Dr. Robert Fontana, MD
Dr. Robert Fontana, MD is a gastroenterologist in Ann Arbor, MI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Fontana has extensive experience in Gallbladder & Bile Duct Diseases, Liver Disease, and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN / ANN ARBOR in 1988. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Trinity Health Grand Rapids Hospital and Cape Canaveral Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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1500 E Medical Center Dr Ann Arbor, MI 48109Make an Appointment
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Dr. Fontana is affiliated with University Hospital-University of Michigan Ann Arbor, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.
At a Glance
- Areas of ExpertiseDr. Fontana specializes in the areas of Gastroenterology & Transplant Hepatology. • See board certifications
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fontana
3.1
| 5 Star | 45% | 45% |
| 4 Star | 9% | 9% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 Star | 45% | 45% |
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Dr. Robert Fontana, MD is a gastroenterologist in Ann Arbor, MI and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Fontana has extensive experience in Gallbladder & Bile Duct Diseases, Liver Disease, and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated...read moreGastroenterology
Transplant Hepatology
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University Of Michigan / Ann Arbor
Medical School, 1988
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Learn more about medical license public record checkA Missense Variant inPTPN22is a Risk Factor for Drug-induced Liver Injury, 2019-01-18
Decision Making in Liver Transplant Selection Committees, 2011-10-18
Allopurinol hepatotoxicity is associated with HLA Class I Alleles, 2021-05-07
Autoimmune Acute Liver Failure: Proposed Clinical and Histological Criteria, 2011-01-05
Liver injury during durvalumab-based immunotherapy is associated with poorer patient survival: A retrospective analysis, 2022-10-24
Clinical and Histological Features of Azithromycin-Induced Liver Injury, 2014-08-09
Malignant Infiltration of the Liver Presenting as Acute Liver Failure, 2014-09-30
POLGdetermines the risk of sodium valproate induced liver toxicity, 2013-11-09
Death and Liver Transplantation within Two Years of Onset of Drug-Induced Liver Injury, 2017-08-26
The role of Hepatitis E virus infection in Adult Americans with Acute Liver Failure, 2016-06-23
Acute Liver Failure (ALF) in Pregnancy: How Much Is Pregnancy-Related?, 2020-10-05
Effectiveness of Hepatocellular Carcinoma Surveillance in Patients with Cirrhosis, 2012-02-28
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- Recipient of 15
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
83%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family18% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 2
hospital awardsView all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 5
hospital awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
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