Dr. Vivian A. Fonseca

Hematology | Oncology
Tulane Healthy Mothers Clinic
1415 Tulane Ave Fl 5, 
New Orleans, LA 
Accepting New Patients
44 Years of Experience
Tulane Healthy Mothers Clinic
1415 Tulane Ave Fl 5, 
New Orleans, LA 

Overview

Vivian Fonseca is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years.

His clinical expertise encompasses Pituitary Tumor, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, Papillary Thyroid Cancer, Follicular Thyroid Cancer, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 289 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Fonseca is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Hematology
Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in LA

Hospital Affiliations

East Jefferson General Hospital
University Medical Center New Orleans

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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CareFirst
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Wellcare
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Locations

Tulane Healthy Mothers Clinic
1415 Tulane Ave Fl 5, New Orleans, LA 70112
Other Locations
Tulane Multispecialty Center-Metairie
4720 S I 10 Service Rd W Ste 101, Metairie, LA 70001

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Fonseca 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.

Hypoparathyroidism
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.

4 Clinical Trials

NIH RECOVER: A Multi-site Observational Study of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Adults
NIH RECOVER: A Multi-site Observational Study of Post-Acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Adults
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 15, 2025
A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled, Multi-Center, Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing Using the Revita® System in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes With Inadequate Glycemic Control
A Prospective, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham-Controlled, Multi-Center, Pivotal Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Duodenal Mucosal Resurfacing Using the Revita® System in Subjects With Type 2 Diabetes With Inadequate Glycemic Control
Enrollment Status: Suspended
Publish Date: November 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Bazedoxifene/Conjugated Estrogens (BZA/CE) Improvement of Metabolism (BIM)
Bazedoxifene/Conjugated Estrogens (BZA/CE) Improvement of Metabolism (BIM)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 26, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
Effect of Continuous Subcutaneous GHRP-3 Infusion at 2 Dose Levels on the Physiological Secretion of the GH-IGF-I System, Blood Pressure, Glucose, Inflammatory Markers and Endothelial Function in Subjects With Insulin Resistance
Effect of Continuous Subcutaneous GHRP-3 Infusion at 2 Dose Levels on the Physiological Secretion of the GH-IGF-I System, Blood Pressure, Glucose, Inflammatory Markers and Endothelial Function in Subjects With Insulin Resistance
Enrollment Status: Withdrawn
Publish Date: January 08, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
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289 Total Publications

Comment on Nieman and Muniyappa Unmasking Hypercortisolism in Difficult-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes: A Useful Paradigm Shift?
Comment on Nieman and Muniyappa Unmasking Hypercortisolism in Difficult-to-Control Type 2 Diabetes: A Useful Paradigm Shift?
Journal: Diabetes care
Published: June 22, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vivian A. Fonseca

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vivian A. Fonseca?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vivian A. Fonseca by calling their office at 504-988-1001. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vivian A. Fonseca a top-rated expert for Pituitary Tumor?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vivian A. Fonseca is classified as an Experienced expert for Pituitary Tumor, 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. Vivian A. Fonseca specialize in?

While Dr. Vivian A. Fonseca is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Pituitary Tumor, Medullary Thyroid Carcinoma, and Papillary Thyroid Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.

Does Dr. Vivian A. Fonseca participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vivian A. Fonseca has published 289 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pituitary Tumor. You can view a list of Dr. Vivian A. Fonseca's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vivian A. Fonseca accept my insurance?

Dr. Vivian A. Fonseca accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 504-988-1001 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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