Robert J. Fontana
Expertise in
26
conditions

Dr. Robert J. Fontana

Gastroenterology | Transplant Surgery | Internal Medicine
4270 Plymouth Rd, Entrance 4, 
Ann Arbor, MI 
Offers Telehealth
34 Years of Experience
Expertise in
26
conditions
4270 Plymouth Rd, Entrance 4, 
Ann Arbor, MI 

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 clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Fontana is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 272 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.

Graduate Institution

University Of Michigan Medical School, 1988

Residency

Northwestern University, Internal Medicine, 1991

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Transplant Surgery
Internal Medicine

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MI

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology
Transplant Hepatology

Fellowships

University of Michigan Health System, Internal Medicine Gastroenterology, 1994

Hospital Affiliations

University Of Michigan Health System

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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CareSource
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Change Healthcare
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Humana
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Locations

East Ann Arbor Ambulatory Surgery & Medical Procedures Center
4270 Plymouth Rd, Entrance 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Other Locations
Medical Procedures Unit
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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Portal Hypertension
Liver 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 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.

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