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Dr. Modesto Fontanez M.D., Neurosurgeon
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Dr. Modesto Fontanez M.D.

Neurosurgeon

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2805 Veterans Memorial Hwy Suite 8 Ronkonkoma NY, 11779
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Dr. Modesto Fontanez practices Neurological Surgery in Ronkonkoma, NY. As a Neurological Surgeon, Dr. Fontanez prevents, diagnoses, evaluates, and treats disorders of the autonomic, peripheral, and central nervous systems. Neurological Surgeons are trained to treat such disorders as spinal canal stenosis, herniated discs, tumors, fractures, and spinal deformities, among many others.

Education and Training

Univ Of Pr Sch Of Med- San Juan Pr 1972

University of Puerto Rico School of Medicine 1972

Board Certification

Neurological SurgeryAmerican Board of Neurological SurgeryABNS

Provider Details

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Dr. Modesto Fontanez M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 2805 Veterans Memorial Hwy Suite 8

2805 Veterans Memorial Hwy Suite 8 -
Ronkonkoma, NY 11779
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Practice At 300 W Wallace St Suite A4

300 W Wallace St Suite A4 -
Findlay, OH 45840
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Dr. Modesto Fontanez M.D. has a rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 5 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Neurosurgeon in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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