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Dr. Richard Fonte, MD

Dr. Richard Fonte, MD

Psychiatry*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Fonte, MD is a psychiatrist in Lemoyne, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1975.

2.6 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 2.6 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

20 Erford Rd Ste 204 Lemoyne, PA 17043

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(717) 761-8332

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Dr. Fonte's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fonte

2.6
5 ratings, 4 with a written review
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Apparently the good doctor cannot be bothered by patients who present with difficult issues and suicidal ideations. If your issues aren’t simple he will not accept you as a patient. Look elsewhere for an office that cares.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
Helpful
Mar 15, 2018
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I have been under Dr. Fonte's care for several years. I met him after 9 weeks of getting no answers from various cardiac tests and other tests trying to determine the root cause of symptoms that presented themselves as acute potentially heart related. The real cause was panic attacks and with a diagnosis and the right medication and care I was attack free within a few months. I see him 10-12 times per year. I recommend him and I would pay whatever it takes to continue as his 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
Helpful
Palmyra, PA – Jun 23, 2017
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Dr. Fonti treated my son who had many complications. He is excellent in every way--medication, caring, knowledgeable, etc.. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
York, PA – Dec 23, 2016
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Dr. Fonte is overpriced and not worth the time. He treated my father for 20 years, but never actually gave him therapy. Just glorified drug check ups. My father had a mental breakdown and Dr. Fonte was genuinely surprised (the only person to be surprised) and never considered changing my father's medication before or after. How someone with such terrible people skills is a psych is beyond me. Would not recommend him, not even to my enemies.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Hannah in Harrisburg, PA – Dec 03, 2016
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Dr. Richard Fonte, MD is a psychiatrist in Lemoyne, PA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School in 1975.

  • Psychiatry

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  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Medical School, 1975
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Psychiatry
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Locations

Practice

Cumberland Psychiatric Associates20 Erford Rd Ste 204 Lemoyne, PA 17043
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