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Dr. Ernest Fontecha, MD

Internal Medicine*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small West Orange, NJ
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Overview of Dr. Ernest Fontecha, MD

Dr. Ernest Fontecha, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in West Orange, NJ. Patients rated Dr. Fontecha an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Fontecha works at Practice in West Orange, NJ with other offices in Linden, NJ. They frequently treat conditions like All Headaches (incl. Migraine) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Fontecha's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Care Station Medical Group PA
    456 Prospect Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 731-6767
  2. 2
    Care Station Medical Group
    328 W SAINT GEORGES AVE, Linden, NJ 07036 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (973) 731-6767

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Limb Pain

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Limb Pain
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Joint Pain
Nausea
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Shortness of Breath
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Cardiovascular Disease Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization Administration
Obesity Counseling
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Dehydration
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Elbow Sprain
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Fever
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Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Hernia
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Herpes Simplex Infection
Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hydrocele
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Knee Sprain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Malaise and Fatigue
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Motion Sickness
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Neck Muscle Strain
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Pharyngitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Ringworm
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Tension Headache
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Urinary Incontinence
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Smoking Cessation Counseling
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    About Dr. Ernest Fontecha, MD

    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1114230232
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    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Fontecha has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Fontecha has seen patients for All Headaches (incl. Migraine), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Fontecha on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Fontecha. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fontecha.

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