As a thoracic surgeon in Missouri, Dr. Peter Fonseca is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
Yes, Dr. Peter Fonseca is accepting new patients at this office.
(314) 238-9110
3555 Sunset Office Drive, Saint Louis, MO 63127
Yes, Dr. Peter Fonseca is accepting new patients at this office.
(314) 543-5211
10004 Kennerly Road, 345a, Saint Louis, MO 63128-5114
Yes, Dr. Peter Fonseca is accepting new patients at this office.
(314) 238-9110
3555 Sunset Office Drive, Suite C100, Saint Louis, MO 63127-1014
Dr. Peter Fonseca graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine in 1987.
Dr. Fonseca has three offices in Missouri where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Fonseca works with one hundred and two doctors including Dr. Mesfin Mitike and Dr. Eric Nalagan.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Fonseca may see patients in Missouri for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
As a general surgeon in Missouri, Dr. Fonseca performs a range of of surgeries and operations, usually focusing on areas and organs of the abdomen and their related organs. Dr. Fonseca may utilize invasive or minimally-invasive surgical techniques, with the latter reducing recovery time and stress on the patient's body.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Fonseca may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Fonseca, but only those who participate in Medicare.