19 Years of Experience
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 here.
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:
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Amputation
- Appendicitis / Appendectomy
- Brain Aneurysm Treatment
- Brain Surgery
- Brain Tumor Evaluation
- Central Line Placement
- Cerebral Shunt
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 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
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?
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.
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 this 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
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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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4750 Waters Ave Ste 202
Savannah, GA 31404