Umberto (Gary) Fontana, MD, FACC

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Get to know Cardiologist Dr. Umberto Gary Fontana, who serves patients in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

A highly trained cardiologist, Dr. Fontana is an attending physician at Pardee Cardiology Associates, an affiliate of Pardee UNC Health Care. He also holds privileges at Pardee Hospital in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

In practice for over 25 years, he focuses on providing compassionate and competent care to his patients. His areas of special interest include interventional cardiology, coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, atrial fibrillation, hyperlipidemia.

At Pardee UNC Health Care, patients will find a multitude of comprehensive heart and vascular services to ensure that they get the best possible results, from diagnostic testing and minimally invasive procedures, to vascular emergency surgery. Their diverse cardiology team is led by physicians and surgeons with nationally recognized backgrounds. The continued growth of their cardiology team is part of their commitment to bringing their community the care they deserve, close to home.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his internship, residency, and fellowship training at the Medical University of South Carolina.

An expert in his field, Dr. Fontana is board-certified in interventional cardiology, cardiovascular disease, and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Achieving fellowship status, he is a Fellow of the American College of Cardiology (FACC).

Cardiology is a branch of medicine that deals with the disorders of the heart, as well as some parts of the circulatory system. The field includes medical diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart defects, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiologists are doctors who diagnose, assess, and treat patients with diseases and defects of the heart and blood vessels (the cardiovascular system).

In his leisure time, Dr. Fontana enjoys playing music (guitar) and singing in a local band. He exercises on a daily basis and especially loves playing tennis.

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