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Dr. Fermin Fontan, MD
General Surgery* Age 40
Dr. Fermin Fontan, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)
Dr. Fermin Fontan, MD is a General Surgeon in Las Cruces, NM.
Dr. Fermin Fontan, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

Dr. Fermin Fontan, MD

General Surgery* Age 40
Las Cruces, NM
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Dr. Fermin Fontan, MD is a General Surgeon in Las Cruces, NM.

About Dr. Fermin Fontan, MD

Dr. Fontan graduated from Universidad De Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires, Argentina in 2012 and completed a residency at St Elizabeths Medical Center. Dr. Fermin Fontan, MD is a General Surgeon in Las Cruces, NM and has 14 years experience. Dr. Fontan currently practices at New Mexico Bariatric Institute and is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center. Dr. Fontan has experience treating conditions like Obesity and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fontan received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Fontan's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fontan also speaks Spanish. Dr. Fontan is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Obesity
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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Endoscopy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Duodenal Polypectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Barrett's Esophagus
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Gastric Ulcer
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Intestinal Obstruction
Gallbladder Removal
Ascites
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Abdominal Disorders
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Burn Injuries
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Gallstones
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Meckel's Diverticulum
Morbid Obesity
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Osteosarcoma
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pouchitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thyroid Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Diaphragmatic-Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Duodenal Switch
Duodenal Switch and SIPS
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastric Banding
Gastric Banding, Laparoscopic
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
LINX® Reflux Management System
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Roux-En-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic
Sleeve Gastrectomy, Laparoscopic
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Stomach

Accepted Insurance Plans

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    Navigate Plus POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Blue PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus
  • Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Commercial
    Presbyterian Health Plan (ASO)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 11, 2025
Amazing Doctor and Team/staff i was very nervous coming into the process and test leading up to my surgery hernia and LYNX surgery. I can say I would recommend them 100 percent simple thing is follow there rules and work very hard to maintain the pre op and post op requirements and you'll do great. Im very happy with results.
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Meet Dr. Fermin Fontan, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Specialties*
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Common Questions and Answers
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Does Dr. Fontan communicate via email?
41 users said yes.
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Does Dr. Fontan offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
53 users said yes.
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No
(6)
Does Dr. Fontan offer an online patient portal?
58 users said yes.
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(58)
No
(5)
Does Dr. Fontan have free onsite parking?
66 users said yes.
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(66)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Fontan offer weekend visits?
16 users said yes.
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(16)
No
(37)
Does Dr. Fontan offer evening visits?
24 users said yes.
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(24)
No
(30)
Does Dr. Fontan specialize in working with children or adolescents?
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Does Dr. Fontan specialize in working with seniors?
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FAQs About Dr. Fontan's Practice

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

Dr. Fontan frequently treats the following conditions: Obesity and Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Fermin Fontan, MD is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Fermin Fontan, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Universidad De Buenos Aires - Buenos Aires, Argentina
    2012
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Johns Hopkins Hospital
    2014
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • St Elizabeths Medical Center
    2019
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics
    2020
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Fermin Fontan, MD Practices

  • Memorial Medical Center

    2450 S Telshor Blvd, Las Cruces, NM

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