Overview
Vivian Fonseca is a Hematologist and an Oncologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Fonseca has been practicing medicine for over 44 years is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Blood Sugar, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 285 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1415 Tulane Ave Fl 5, New Orleans, LA 70112
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.
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. Vivian Fonseca
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vivian Fonseca?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vivian 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 Fonseca a top-rated expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vivian Fonseca is classified as an Elite expert for Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), 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 Fonseca specialize in?
While Dr. Vivian Fonseca is a Hematology, they have specific expertise in Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Low Blood Sugar, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology.
Does Dr. Vivian Fonseca participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vivian Fonseca has published 285 articles and abstracts on conditions like Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). You can view a list of Dr. Vivian 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 Fonseca accept my insurance?
Dr. Vivian 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
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
- Low Blood SugarDr. Fonseca isElite. Learn about Low Blood Sugar.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Fonseca isElite. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- Distinguished
- Diabetic NeuropathyDr. Fonseca isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Neuropathy.
- Maturity Onset Diabetes of the YoungDr. Fonseca isDistinguished. Learn about Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.
- Advanced
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Fonseca isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- ObesityDr. Fonseca isAdvanced. Learn about Obesity.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Fonseca isAdvanced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Experienced
- Abdominal Obesity Metabolic SyndromeDr. Fonseca isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Obesity Metabolic Syndrome.
- AcromegalyDr. Fonseca isExperienced. Learn about Acromegaly.
- Addison's DiseaseDr. Fonseca isExperienced. Learn about Addison's Disease.
- Adrenal Insufficiency PediatricDr. Fonseca isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric.
- Anaplastic Thyroid CancerDr. Fonseca isExperienced. Learn about Anaplastic Thyroid Cancer.
- Cushing's syndromeDr. Fonseca isExperienced. Learn about Cushing's syndrome.