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Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
4.4 (13)
Map Pin Small Bridgeton, MO
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD

Dr. Peter Fonseca, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Bridgeton, MO. They specialize in Cardiothoracic Surgery, has 37 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and is affiliated with SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles, SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis. Patients rated Dr. Fonseca an average 4.4 star rating.

Dr. Fonseca works at Practice in Bridgeton, MO with other offices in Saint Charles, MO and Saint Louis, MO. They frequently treat conditions like Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Lung Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Fonseca's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Midwest Cardiovascular Consultants Inc.
    12266 De Paul Dr Ste 205, Bridgeton, MO 63044 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 647-8269
  2. 2
    St Charles Orthopaedic Surgery Associates Inc.
    400 1st Capitol Dr Ste 100, Saint Charles, MO 63301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 647-8269
  3. 3
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    12255 De Paul Dr Ste 260, Bridgeton, MO 63044 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 543-5252
  4. 4
    Peter Fonseca MD PC
    10004 Kennerly Rd Ste 345A, Saint Louis, MO 63128 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (314) 543-5252

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles
  • SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis
  • SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - Lake Saint Louis

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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Lung Cancer
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Treatment frequency



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Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Lung Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Congenital Heart Defects
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Interstitial Lung Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Abdominal Pain
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Aneurysm
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Valve Disease
Ascites
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Atrial Fibrillation
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Carotid Artery Disease
Cholangiocarcinoma
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chylothorax
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Endocarditis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallbladder Cancer
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hidradenitis
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Cancer
Lung Abscess
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septal Defect
Septic Embolism
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Spontaneous Pneumothorax
Stomach Cancer
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Truncus Arteriosus
Umbilical Hernia
Acid Reflux Surgery
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Diaphragmatic Paraesophagel Hernia Robotic Assist
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Open Segmentectomy
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Spinal Nerve Block
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Venous Thrombectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 37 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1760483101
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Medical College Wis
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Wright State University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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    Dr. Fonseca has seen patients for Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Lung Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Fonseca on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    13 patients have reviewed Dr. Fonseca. The overall rating for this provider is 4.4. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fonseca.

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