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Dr. Santana Fontana, MD

Family Medicine* Age 52
Dr. Santana Fontana, MD
4.1 (18 Ratings)
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Dr. Santana Fontana, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Rio Rancho, NM.
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Dr. Santana Fontana, MD

Family Medicine* Age 52
Rio Rancho, NM
Accepting new patients
26 years of experience
Dr. Santana Fontana, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Rio Rancho, NM.

About

Dr. Fontana graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO / MAIN CAMPUS. Dr. Santana Fontana, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Rio Rancho, NM and has 26 years experience. Dr. Fontana currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital. At present, Dr. Fontana received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 18 times. Dr. Fontana's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fontana is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Prebyterian Healthcare Services
    4005 High Resort Blvd SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124
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Mar 13, 2023
I was very pleased with Dr. Fontana, she took the time to ask and answer all of my question, she went into great detail about my family history and she address all of my health issues, she is by far one of the best Doctors I've seen in a while.
— Mar 13, 2023
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Family Medicine
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Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO / MAIN CAMPUS
    1998
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  • Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Santana Fontana, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fontana's profile.

Dr. Santana Fontana, MD is affiliated with Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Santana Fontana, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Presbyterian Hospital

    1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM