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Who is Dr. Fonseca, Trauma Surgeon in Savannah, GA?
Dr. Alvaro Fonseca, MD is a Trauma Surgeon, who primarily practices in Savannah, GA. He has been practicing for over 19 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Fonseca graduated from Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University and completed his residency at Mem Hlth-Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Fonseca is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Fonseca’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Fonseca’s office.
Where did Dr. Fonseca go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Mem Hlth-Univ Med Ctr, General Surgery | Mem Health University Med Center
Medical School: Med Coll Of Ga Sch Of Med | Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University
Is Dr. Fonseca board certified in Trauma Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Fonseca, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery
What languages does Dr. Fonseca speak?
Dr. Fonseca and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Fonseca treat?
As a Trauma Surgeon, Dr. Fonseca diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Fonseca. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.
Also known as:
- Anemia from Sudden Blood Loss
- Anemia
- Acute Blood Loss Anemia
- Post-Hemorrhagic Anemia
ICD-10 Codes:
- D62: Acute posthemorrhagic anemia
Also known as:
- Falls
- Accidental Falls
- Unintentional Falls
- Falling Accidents
ICD-10 Codes:
- W19XXXA: Unspecified fall, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Low Sodium Levels
- Fluid and Electrolyte Balance
- Sodium
- Hyponatremia
- Low Blood Sodium
- Sodium Deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- E871: Hypo-osmolality and hyponatremia
Also known as:
- Injury
- Wounds and Injuries
- Trauma
- Bodily Harm
- Accidental Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- T1490: Injury, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Respiratory Failure After Procedure
- Acute Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Sudden breathing failure after surgery
- Acute post-op respiratory arrest
- Acute post-surgical breathing failure
- Sudden lung failure with low oxygen
- Hypoxic respiratory failure
- Acute breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J95821: Acute postprocedural respiratory failure
- J9601: Acute respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Kidney Failure
- Kidney Failure
- Acute Renal Failure
- Sudden Kidney Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- N179: Acute kidney failure, unspecified
Also known as:
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Intestinal Paralysis
- Bowel Obstruction
- Blocked Intestines
- Gut Blockage
- Paralyzed Bowel
- Non-Mechanical Ileus
- Bowel Inactivity
ICD-10 Codes:
- K56609: Unspecified intestinal obstruction, unspecified as to partial versus complete obstruction
- K567: Ileus, unspecified
Also known as:
- Traumatic Subdural Brain Bleed
- Subdural Hematoma
- Head Bleed
- Brain Hemorrhage
- Head Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S065XAA: Traumatic subdural hemorrhage with loss of consciousness status unknown, initial encounter
Also known as:
- High Blood Sugar
- Hyperglycemia
- Elevated Glucose
- Unspecified High Blood Sugar
ICD-10 Codes:
- R739: Hyperglycemia, unspecified
Also known as:
- Long-Term Blood Thinner Use
- Blood Thinners
- Chronic anticoagulant therapy
- Ongoing blood thinner treatment
- Anticoagulant medication use
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z7901: Long term (current) use of anticoagulants
Also known as:
- Multiple Broken Ribs
- Chest Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Multiple Rib Fractures
- Rib Cage Fracture
- Broken Ribs
ICD-10 Codes:
- S2242XA: Multiple fractures of ribs, left side, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- After Surgery
- Digestive Disease
- Postoperative Digestive Disorders
- Other GI Complications Post-Op
- Problems After Digestive Procedure
ICD-10 Codes:
- K9189: Other postprocedural complications and disorders of digestive system
Also known as:
- Body-Wide Inflammation (Non-Infectious, No Organ Damage)
- SIRS without Organ Dysfunction
- Non-Infectious Systemic Inflammation
- Generalized Inflammation without Organ Failure
ICD-10 Codes:
- R6510: Systemic inflammatory response syndrome (SIRS) of non-infectious origin without acute organ dysfunction
Also known as:
- Acidosis
- Metabolic Disorder
- Acidic Blood
- High Acidity in Body
ICD-10 Codes:
- E8720: Acidosis, unspecified
Also known as:
- Acute Gallbladder Inflammation
- Gallbladder Disease
- Sudden Gallbladder Attack
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Sudden Gallbladder Infection
ICD-10 Codes:
- K810: Acute cholecystitis
Also known as:
- Low Blood Oxygen
- Lung Disease
- Hypoxemia
- Reduced oxygen in blood
- Oxygen deficiency
ICD-10 Codes:
- R0902: Hypoxemia
Also known as:
- Other Specific Abnormal Blood Chemistry Results
- Blood
- Specified Blood Chemistry Imbalance
- Unusual Blood Chemistry Findings
- Specific Blood Panel Abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- R7989: Other specified abnormal findings of blood chemistry
Which procedures does Dr. Fonseca perform as a Trauma Surgeon?
As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by a Dr. Alvaro Fonseca may include:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
For detailed information, please contact Dr. Fonseca's office.
Does Dr. Fonseca accept my insurance?
Dr. Fonseca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Fonseca accept in Savannah, GA?
Dr. Fonseca in Savannah, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Allied Benefit Systems
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Veterans Affairs
Medicare
Molina
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Where is Dr. Fonseca's office located?
What is Dr. Fonseca's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Fonseca's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1740225499.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Fonseca?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Fonseca
What is Dr. Alvaro Fonseca's specialty?
Dr. Fonseca is a Trauma Surgeon near Savannah, GA. Trauma surgery is a recognized subspecialty within general surgery. These surgeons undergo a five-year general surgery residency and often pursue an optional one- to two-year fellowship in trauma or surgical critical care. This typically leads to board certification in surgical critical care, as there is currently no separate certification for trauma surgery. To obtain certification in surgical critical care, physicians must complete a fellowship in surgical or anesthesiology critical care, either during or after their general surgery residency. Contact Dr. Fonseca to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alvaro Fonseca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Fonseca is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: Memorial Health University Medical Center. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Alvaro Fonseca accepting new patients in Savannah, GA?
Yes, Dr. Alvaro Fonseca is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Alvaro Fonseca offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Fonseca's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Alvaro Fonseca?
Please contact Dr. Fonseca's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Alvaro Fonseca have?
Dr. Alvaro Fonseca is certified by the American Board of Surgery.
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4700 Waters Ave
Savannah, GA 31404