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Dr. Alvaro Fonseca, MD

Trauma Surgeon, Surgeon, Critical Care Surgeon

Savannah, GA

19 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    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. 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 as a 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 a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Fonseca typically 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Difficulty Swallowing
    • Swallowing Disorder
    • Dysphagia
    • Trouble swallowing
    • Painful swallowing

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhagic Stroke
    • Brain Bleed
    • Cerebral Hemorrhage
    • Intracranial Hemorrhage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I609: Nontraumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Low Blood Oxygen
    • Lung Disease
    • Hypoxemia
    • Reduced oxygen in blood
    • Oxygen deficiency

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R0902: Hypoxemia

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does a Trauma Surgeon like Dr. Fonseca typically perform?

    As a Trauma Surgeon, procedures performed by Dr. Alvaro Fonseca may include:

    Please contact Dr. Fonseca's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.

    Does Dr. Fonseca accept my insurance?

    Dr. Fonseca accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office 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

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina

    • Federal government of the United States

    • Medicare

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    Where is Dr. Fonseca's office located?

    Dr. Alvaro Fonseca's Primary Practice

    4750 Waters Ave Ste 202

    Savannah, GA 31404

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    What is Dr. Fonseca's NPI number?A 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.

    What does a Trauma Surgeon do?

    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.

    Is Dr. Alvaro Fonseca affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Fonseca is affiliated with Memorial Health, Musc Health University Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They 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

    When to see a Trauma Surgeon?: Guides for symptoms, conditions, and treatments

    Understand your symptoms and know when it’s time to see a Trauma Surgeon. Explore insights from trusted medical experts on EverydayHealth.com, where you'll find the most relevant content and helpful condition guides for up-to date information about symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment and more. See all our health guides to find trusted information on medical conditions from our experts at Everyday Health.

    Is Dr. 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 Dr. Alvaro Fonseca?

    Please contact Dr. Fonseca's office to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Fonseca's office located?

    Dr. Fonseca's office is located in Savannah, GA.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Alvaro Fonseca have?

    Dr. Alvaro Fonseca is certified by the American Board of Surgery.