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Dr. Nelayda Fonte, DO

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35 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Nelayda Fonte, DO

Dr. Nelayda Fonte, DO is a Critical Care Surgery Specialist in Fort Myers, FL. They specialize in Critical Care Surgery, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and is affiliated with Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital, IU Health Methodist Hospital, Lee Memorial Hospital, Gulf Coast Medical Center and Lehigh Regional Medical Center.

Dr. Fonte works at Practice in Fort Myers, FL with other offices in Indianapolis, IN and Naples, FL. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Fonte's Office Locations

  1. 1
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    2780 Cleveland Ave Ste 702, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 343-3474
  2. 2
    IU Health Methodist Hospital
    1701 Senate Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 962-5820
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    Innovative Healthcare Group LLC
    9128 Strada Pl Ste 10115, Naples, FL 34108 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (239) 234-2647
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    Indiana University Health University Hospital
    550 University Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46202 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (317) 944-5000
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00

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  • Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital
  • IU Health Methodist Hospital
  • Lee Memorial Hospital
  • Gulf Coast Medical Center
  • Lehigh Regional Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Critical Care Surgery

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    • 35 years of experience
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    • 1710975354
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    Education & Certifications

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    • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
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    • General Surgery
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