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Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD
General Surgery* Age 46
Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD
Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD is a General Surgeon in Riverside, CA.
Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD

Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD

General Surgery* Age 46
Riverside, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD is a General Surgeon in Riverside, CA.
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About Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD

Dr. Fontecha graduated from St. Georges University School of Medicine. Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD is a General Surgeon in Riverside, CA and has 18 years experience. Dr. Fontecha currently practices at Riverside Community Hospital and is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center and Riverside Community Hospital. Dr. Fontecha's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fontecha also speaks Spanish. Dr. Fontecha is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Wound Repair
Rib Fracture
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Gallstones
Pleural Effusion
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anorectal Abscess
Ascites
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Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bowel Strangulation
Burn Injuries
Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak (CSF Leak)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastroparesis
Gynecologic Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Cancer
Lymphangioma
Necrotizing Fasciitis
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pleura Cancer
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thyroid Nodule
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Ventral Hernia with Gangrene
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Biopsy of Breast
Bladder Surgery
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bunion Surgery
Colectomy
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Proctectomy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Meniscus Surgery
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Skin Grafts
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wedge Resection Colon

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Select HMO
  • CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California PPO
    Blue Cross CA PPO Prudent Buyer Small Group PPO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • BlueCard PPO
  • LocalPlus
    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Tandem PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
    CA CommunityCare Network HMO
  • Savings Plus of CA EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO

Where Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Riverside Community Hospital
    4445 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA 92501
  2. 2 County of San Joaquin
    500 W Hospital Rd, French Camp, CA 95231
  3. 3 Memorial Medical Center
    1700 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA 95355

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Meet Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Fontecha's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fontecha's profile.

Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center and Riverside Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • St. Georges University School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Catherine Fontecha, MD Practices

  • Memorial Medical Center

    1700 Coffee Rd, Modesto, CA

  • Riverside Community Hospital

    4445 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA

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