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Dr. Robert Fontana, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dr. Robert Fontana, MD
3.1 (11 Ratings)

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Dr. Robert Fontana, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Ann Arbor, MI.
Dr. Robert Fontana, MD
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Dr. Robert Fontana, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Ann Arbor, MI
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Robert Fontana, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Ann Arbor, MI.

About

Dr. Robert Fontana, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Ann Arbor, MI and has 36 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Holland Hospital, Mclaren Northern Michigan, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, University Hospital - University of Michigan, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Mclaren Bay Region, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Mercy Health Muskegon Hackley Campus, Three Rivers Health, Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Oaklawn Hospital, Otsego Memorial Hospital and Scheurer Hospital. Dr. Fontana has experience treating conditions like Liver Damage from Alcohol, Alcoholic Cirrhosis and Potassium Deficiency among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fontana received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fontana is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Liver Damage from Alcohol
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Potassium Deficiency
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Potassium Deficiency
Ascites
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Biliary Cirrhosis
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Hepatitis C
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anemia
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Diarrhea
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Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemochromatosis
Hepatic Fibrosis
Hepatitis B
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage
Malnutrition
Pancreatitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Constipation
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Crohn's Disease
Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Nausea
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pernicious Anemia
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Michigan Medicine
    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
  2. 2 Regents of the University of Michigan
    7500 Challis Rd, Brighton, MI 48116
  3. 3 Northville Health Center
    39901 Traditions Dr, Northville, MI 48168
  4. 4 Veterans Healthcare System
    2215 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

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Aug 26, 2021
Dr. Fontana is extremely thorough and an excellent provider. I trust him with my life. He has cared for me for over 20 years. The best of the best!
Sharon L Mackovjak — Aug 26, 2021
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Robert Fontana, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Ann Arbor, MI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR in 1988. He specializes in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.
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Gastroenterology
Transplant Hepatology
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Education

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  • UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR
    1988
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  • Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Fontana, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fontana's profile.

Dr. Fontana frequently treats the following conditions: Liver Damage from Alcohol, Alcoholic Cirrhosis and Potassium Deficiency. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Fontana, MD is affiliated with Holland Hospital, Mclaren Northern Michigan, Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital, University Hospital - University of Michigan, Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Mclaren Bay Region, Bronson Methodist Hospital, Mercy Health Muskegon Hackley Campus, Three Rivers Health, Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital, Oaklawn Hospital, Otsego Memorial Hospital and Scheurer Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Fontana, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Holland Hospital

    602 Michigan Ave, Holland, MI

  • Mclaren Northern Michigan

    416 Connable Ave, Petoskey, MI

  • Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital

    200 Jefferson Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI

  • University Hospital - University of Michigan

    1500 E Medical Center Dr, Ann Arbor, MI

  • Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak

    3601 W 13 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI

  • Mclaren Bay Region

    1900 Columbus Ave, Bay City, MI

  • Bronson Methodist Hospital

    601 John St, Kalamazoo, MI

  • Mercy Health Muskegon Hackley Campus

    1700 Clinton St, Muskegon, MI

  • Three Rivers Health

    701 S Health Pkwy, Three Rivers, MI

  • Spectrum Health Butterworth Hospital

    100 Michigan St NE, Grand Rapids, MI

  • Oaklawn Hospital

    200 N Madison St, Marshall, MI

  • Otsego Memorial Hospital

    825 N Center Ave, Gaylord, MI

  • Scheurer Hospital

    170 N Caseville Rd, Pigeon, MI