
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 29 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 267 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Fontana is currently accepting new patients.
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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
Hepatology Clinic
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 clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Liver Failure, Cirrhosis, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Tapper is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Tapper is currently accepting new patients.
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 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Liver Cancer, Cirrhosis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy. Dr. Parikh is board certified in Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology. Dr. Parikh is currently accepting new patients.
Medical Procedures Unit
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 clinical expertise encompasses Hepatorenal Syndrome, Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Sharma is board certified in Transplant Hepatology and Gastroenterology. Dr. Sharma is currently accepting new patients.
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 267 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.
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- 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.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- CholangitisDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholestasisDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Cholestasis.
- CirrhosisDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Hepatitis BDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Hepatitis B.
- Liver TransplantDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Liver Transplant.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Fontana isDistinguished. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Advanced
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- 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).
- Portal HypertensionDr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Primary Biliary CholangitisDr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Primary Biliary Cholangitis.
- Reynolds SyndromeDr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Reynolds Syndrome.
- Wilson DiseaseDr. Fontana isAdvanced. Learn about Wilson Disease.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD)Dr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency (AATD).
- AnemiaDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Biliary AtresiaDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Atresia.
- Caroli DiseaseDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Caroli Disease.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer)Dr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer).
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Chronic PancreatitisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Pancreatitis.
- ColitisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Congenital Hepatic FibrosisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Hepatic Fibrosis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- DiarrheaDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- DRESS SyndromeDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about DRESS Syndrome.
- Dubin-Johnson SyndromeDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Dubin-Johnson Syndrome.
- EndoscopyDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- EsophagitisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastroparesisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Gilbert SyndromeDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Gilbert Syndrome.
- Hemolytic Transfusion ReactionDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Hemolytic Transfusion Reaction.
- Hepatic Cystic HamartomaDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Cystic Hamartoma.
- Hepatic IschemiaDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Hepatic Ischemia.
- Hepatitis DDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis D.
- Hepatorenal SyndromeDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Hepatorenal Syndrome.
- Hereditary PancreatitisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Pancreatitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH)
- IndigestionDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Intestinal LeiomyomaDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Leiomyoma.
- Kidney TransplantDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Kidney Transplant.
- Liver CancerDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Liver Cancer.
- MalnutritionDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Malnutrition.
- Menkes DiseaseDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Menkes Disease.
- ObesityDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Polycystic Kidney DiseaseDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Polycystic Kidney Disease.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Rotor SyndromeDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Rotor Syndrome.
- Spontaneous Bacterial PeritonitisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Tissue BiopsyDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Tissue Biopsy.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD)Dr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Urea Cycle Disorders (UCD).
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Fontana isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.


