Overview
Dr. Fonseca is an experienced thoracic surgeon with a number of years in private practice. He earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University, completed his internship and residency at Wright State University and his fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Additionally, Dr. Fonseca completed his doctorate from Purdue University in Biochemistry. Dr. Fonseca is board certified in thoracic and general surgery. He has special interest in minimally invasive lobectomies utilizing the daVinci Surgical system.
Dr. Fonseca is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Collapsed Lung, Pleurisy, Gastrostomy, and Thymectomy.
Dr. Fonseca is board certified in American Board Of Surgery , American Board Of Thoracic Surgery , Drug Enforcement Administration , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , and Missouri State Board Of Registration.
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400 First Capitol Drive, Suite 401, St. Charles, MO 63301
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Peter Fonseca
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter Fonseca?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter Fonseca by calling their office at 314-647-8269. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Peter Fonseca a top-rated expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter Fonseca is classified as an Distinguished expert for Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Peter Fonseca specialize in?
While Dr. Peter Fonseca is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Collapsed Lung, and Pleurisy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Peter Fonseca accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter Fonseca accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-647-8269 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Collapsed LungDr. Fonseca isDistinguished. Learn about Collapsed Lung.
- Lung CancerDr. Fonseca isDistinguished. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Fonseca isDistinguished. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Fonseca isDistinguished. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Fonseca isDistinguished. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
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- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Fonseca isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Fonseca isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Mediastinal TumorDr. Fonseca isAdvanced. Learn about Mediastinal Tumor.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)Dr. Fonseca isAdvanced. Learn about Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC).
- OsteomyelitisDr. Fonseca isAdvanced. Learn about Osteomyelitis.
- Experienced
- ActinomycosisDr. Fonseca isExperienced. Learn about Actinomycosis.
- Cardiac DiverticulumDr. Fonseca isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Diverticulum.
- EmphysemaDr. Fonseca isExperienced. Learn about Emphysema.
- GastrostomyDr. Fonseca isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Hereditary Paraganglioma-Pheochromocytoma Syndrome
- Lung NodulesDr. Fonseca isExperienced. Learn about Lung Nodules.