Overview
Richard Fortunato is a General Surgeon in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fortunato is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Ureteroscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard Fortunato
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard Fortunato?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard Fortunato by calling their office at 412-359-3901. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Richard Fortunato a top-rated expert for Colorectal Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard Fortunato is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colorectal Cancer, 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. Richard Fortunato specialize in?
While Dr. Richard Fortunato is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, and Lynch Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Richard Fortunato participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Richard Fortunato has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colorectal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Richard Fortunato's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Richard Fortunato accept my insurance?
Dr. Richard Fortunato accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 412-359-3901 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
- Colorectal CancerDr. Fortunato isDistinguished. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Fortunato isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Advanced
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Fortunato isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- EncopresisDr. Fortunato isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Fortunato isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- HemorrhoidectomyDr. Fortunato isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoidectomy.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Fortunato isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Lynch SyndromeDr. Fortunato isAdvanced. Learn about Lynch Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Anal CancerDr. Fortunato isExperienced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Fortunato isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Fortunato isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Fortunato isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Fortunato isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- ColostomyDr. Fortunato isExperienced. Learn about Colostomy.