Overview
Dr. Fontana is a Professor of Medicine and Director of the Transplant Hepatology Fellowship Program. He is recognized as a national and international expert in managing patients with cirrhosis, portal hypertension and nearly all forms of acute and chronic liver disease. He has particular research interest in patients with drug induced liver injury, viral hepatitis, and genetic liver disease.
Dr. Fontana is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 277 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
4270 Plymouth Rd, Entrance 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
7500 Challis Rd, Entrance 2, Level 1, Brighton, MI 48116
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Fontana has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
2 Clinical Trials
East Ann Arbor Ambulatory Surgery & Medical Procedures Center
Elliot B. Tapper MD is an Associate Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. He is Academic Chief of Hepatology. His primary goal is to empower patients to enjoy a high quality of life. He is an expert in the management of chronic liver disease, performance of clinical trials, and big data for the study of liver disease. He has developed strategies that reduce symptoms and improve quality of life and invented tools that have helped keep patients with cirrhosis at home and away from the hospital. He is the Editor-in-Chief of Hepatology Communications. Dr. Tapper is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Rogel Cancer Center
I am a transplant hepatologist and clinical researcher committed to the care of patients with liver cancer and advanced liver disease. I serve as the Medical Director of the Multidisciplinary Liver Tumor Clinic and Medical Director of the Living Donor Liver Transplantation Program. I believe that patients should have an active voice in their care and I work jointly with patients to ensure that their needs are met. Dr. Parikh is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.
Taubman Center
Dr. Sharma is board certified in transplant hepatology and gastroenterology. Her clinical interests include liver transplantation, diagnosis and treatment of liver diseases including alcohol associated liver disease, nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, viral hepatitis, primary biliary cholangitis, autoimmune hepatitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis, hepatocellular carcinoma, cirrhosis, and complications of portal hypertension. Her research interests include access and disparities related to liver disease and liver transplant, liver allocation, renal dysfunction before and after liver transplantation. Dr. Sharma is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Hepatorenal Syndrome, Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert J. Fontana
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert J. Fontana?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert J. Fontana by calling their office at 734-936-9250. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert J. Fontana a top-rated expert for Liver Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert J. Fontana is classified as an Elite expert for Liver Failure, 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. Robert J. Fontana specialize in?
While Dr. Robert J. Fontana is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Liver Failure, Hepatitis, and Hepatitis C. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Robert J. Fontana participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert J. Fontana has published 277 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Robert J. Fontana's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert J. Fontana accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert J. Fontana accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 734-936-9250 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
- Elite
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Fontana isElite. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- HepatitisDr. Fontana isElite. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Fontana isElite. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- JaundiceDr. Fontana isElite. Learn about Jaundice.
- Liver FailureDr. Fontana isElite. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Distinguished
- AscitesDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- CholangitisDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CirrhosisDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Hepatitis BDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Advanced
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Budd-Chiari SyndromeDr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Budd-Chiari Syndrome.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- Fibrolamellar CarcinomaDr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Fibrolamellar Carcinoma.
- Hepatitis EDr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis E.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)Dr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH).
- Experienced
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- ColonoscopyDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- DRESS SyndromeDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about DRESS Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.