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Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD
General Surgery* Age 70
Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD
Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD is a General Surgeon in Bridgeton, MO.
Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD

Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD

General Surgery* Age 70
Bridgeton, MO
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD is a General Surgeon in Bridgeton, MO.
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About Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD

Dr. Fonseca graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine. Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD is a General Surgeon in Bridgeton, MO and has 39 years experience. Dr. Fonseca has experience treating conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Pleural Effusion, Empyema and Lung Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Fonseca's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fonseca is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pleural Effusion
Empyema
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Pleural Effusion
Empyema
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Lung Cancer
Thoracentesis
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Congenital Heart Defects
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Rib Fracture
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gallstones
Bronchoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adhesive Pericarditis
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Atrial Fibrillation
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Endocarditis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Attack (NSTEMI)
Heart Valve Disorders
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis Suppurativa
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pneumonitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Truncus Arteriosus
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Colectomy
Colostomy
Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrotomy
Heart Defect Repair
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Pneumonectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Wound Repair

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO

Where Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Ardaman S Nanda Inc
    12266 De Paul Dr Ste 205, Bridgeton, MO 63044
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
  2. 2 Missouri Cancer Care PC
    400 Medical Plz Ste 100, Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367
  3. 3 Office
    12255 De Paul Dr Ste 260, Bridgeton, MO 63044
  4. 4 Peter Fonseca MD PC
    10004 Kennerly Rd Ste 345A, Saint Louis, MO 63128

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Meet Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD

Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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FAQs About Dr. Fonseca's Practice

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

Dr. Fonseca frequently treats the following conditions: Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax), Pleural Effusion, Empyema and Lung Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD is affiliated with SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-St. Charles, SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis and SSM Health DePaul Hospital-St. Louis.

Yes, Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular 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
  • Wright State University
    1988
Internship
Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical College Wis
    1994
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD Practices

  • SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-St. Charles

    300 1st Capitol Dr, Saint Charles, MO

  • SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital-Lake Saint Louis

    100 Medical Plz, Lake Saint Louis, MO

  • SSM Health DePaul Hospital-St. Louis

    12303 De Paul Dr, Bridgeton, MO

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