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Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD

Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD

Neurosurgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD is a neurosurgeon in Jamaica, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2006. She is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

8900 Van Wyck Expy Jamaica, NY 11418
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Dr. Fontana's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fontana

4.7
12 ratings, 6 with a written review
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She is compassionate and thorough She did surgery on my brother who had bleeding on the brain. We were worried that he would die but she saved him. We the family appreciate everything she did from the surgery to the after care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Michele BrelandHenry – Mar 26, 2024
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will recommend her 100% to people. her people's skills is A+. She never raises her voices but drives her point home. Very respectful of people's feelings and their space. She will move every obstacle to get the job done
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Dec 04, 2019
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She is a rock star- she is the best of the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Vicki F in NY – Dec 07, 2018
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Dr. Elizabeth Fontana performed my brain surgery in 2015 and she did a wonderful job
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Drucilla Brown in Columbus – Mar 25, 2018
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the best
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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consuelo in Hempstead, NY – Feb 28, 2016
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Dr. Fontana performed emergency spine surgery for my husband who had lost movement on his leg overnight. She made this surgery a priority and walked him through the hospital to get the surgery done the same day he came into the ER. She is a caring, first class neurosurgeon and we are totally grateful. She performed a laminectomy and a microdiscectomy with perfection and utmost care while keeping our family informed. She is a doctor who still cares about the patient!!!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 others found this helpful
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Brenda Kelly in Massapequa, NY – Jan 03, 2016
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Dr. Elizabeth Fontana, MD is a neurosurgeon in Jamaica, NY and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2006. She is affiliated with Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

  • Neurosurgery

  • Neurological Spine Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Tumor Fellowship - Neuroscience Institute/swedish Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2013

  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 2006

  • Harvard College

    Undergraduate School, 2001
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Neurological Surgery®
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Neurosurgery
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    Locations

    Practice

    Jamaica Hospital Medical Center8900 Van Wyck Expy Jamaica, NY 11418
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    TJH Medical Services PC8906 135th St Jamaica, NY 11418
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    Nassau University Medical Center2201 Hempstead Tpke East Meadow, NY 11554
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