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Dr. Louis Fontana, MD

Psychiatry*
Map Pin Small San Ysidro, CA
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Louis Fontana, MD

Dr. Louis Fontana, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in San Ysidro, CA. They specialize in Psychiatry, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Anesthesiology. They graduated from MICHIGAN STATE University.

Dr. Fontana works at Practice in San Ysidro, CA with other offices in San Diego, CA and Chula Vista, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Anthem 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. Fontana's Office Locations

  1. 1
    San Ysidro Health Center Pharmacy
    4004 Beyer Blvd, San Ysidro, CA 92173 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 662-4100
  2. 2
    Office
    2801 Camino del Rio S Ste 303, San Diego, CA 92108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 291-7900
  3. 3
    San Ysidro Health Chula Vista
    678 Third Ave, Chula Vista, CA 91910 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (619) 662-4100

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    Specialties*
    • Psychiatry

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1780734343
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • MICHIGAN STATE University
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    • Anesthesiology and Psychiatry
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