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Dr. Joao Fontoura, MD

Internal Medicine & Pediatrics*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Dover, FL
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joao Fontoura, MD

Dr. Joao Fontoura, MD is an Internal Medicine & Pediatrics Specialist in Dover, FL. They specialize in Internal Medicine & Pediatrics, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine and is affiliated with HCA Florida Brandon Hospital. Dr. Fontoura, completed a residency at University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Fontoura an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Fontoura works at Practice in Dover, FL with other offices in Wimauma, FL, Tampa, FL and Plant City, FL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Fontoura's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Tom Lee Community Health Center
    14254 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Dover, FL 33527 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 349-7700
  2. 2
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    16621 Lagoon Shore Blvd Ste A, Wimauma, FL 33598 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 349-7880
  3. 3
    Palm River Community Health Center
    7728 PALM RIVER RD, Tampa, FL 33619 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 630-3600
  4. 4
    Plant City Family Care
    801 E Baker St, Plant City, FL 33563 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (813) 349-7600

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  • HCA Florida Brandon Hospital

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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine & Pediatrics

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    • 11 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Portuguese and Spanish
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    • 1275876047
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine
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    • Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine
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    • Internal Medicine and Pediatrics
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