Dr. Alvaro Humberto Fonseca M.D.
Trauma Surgeon | Trauma Surgery
4700 Waters Ave 2nd Floor, Ga Ear Bl Savannah GA, 31404About
Dr. Alvaro Fonseca is a trauma surgeon practicing in Savannah, GA. Dr. Fonseca specializes in both operative and non-operative management to treat life threatening, traumatic injuries. Some commonly operated areas include the stomach, colon, spleen and pancreas and trauma surgeons also work with other surgeons to stabilize patients in critical condition. Typically, trauma surgeons work in the emergency care area of a hospital.
Education and Training
Med Coll of Ga Sch of Med, Augusta Ga 2000
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 2000
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS- Surgical Critical Care
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Concussion
- Pain
- Femur Fracture
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