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Dr. Sara I Fontanez, MD

Family Medicine*
Map Pin Small Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
9 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Sara I Fontanez, MD

Dr. Sara I Fontanez, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 9 years of experience, and is board certified in Family Practice. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry and is affiliated with Montefiore Medical Center.

Dr. Fontanez works at Oak Street Health City Line in Brooklyn, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and Empire 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.

Dr. Fontanez's Office Locations

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    Oak Street Health City Line
    1114 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 540-4417

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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Foot Infection
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Muscle Spasm
Tobacco Use Disorder
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Postoperative Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alcohol Withdrawal
Alkalosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Animal Allergies
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Anxiety
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Atrial Septal Defect
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Avascular Necrosis
Back Pain
Bacterial Sepsis
Bedsores
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Bladder Atony
Bladder Infection
Bleeding Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bursitis
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Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Hypertrophic
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chlamydia Infections
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Concussion
Congenital Achalasia
Congestive Heart Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Cough
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Cyclothymia (Chronic Mood Disorder)
Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Drug Withdrawal
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Embolism
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Emphysema
Endocarditis
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilia
Epilepsy
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Goiter
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Gout
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Headache
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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Hiatal Hernia
Hip Pointer
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydrocele
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Ileus
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Influenza (Flu)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Kidney Infection
Knee Dislocation
Knee Sprain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Leukocytopenia
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Nephrotic Syndrome
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Opioid Withdrawal
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Pancreatitis
Partial Lung Collapse
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Peptic Ulcer
Pericarditis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pharyngitis
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy Due to Alcohol and Drugs
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Priapism
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Pulmonary Edema
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Hypertension
Radiculopathy
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
Respiratory Failure
Rib Fracture
Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Seizure Disorders
Sepsis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Strep Throat
Stroke
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Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Subdural Hemorrhage
Swine Flu
Testicular Dysfunction
Third Degree Heart Block
Thrush
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Thyrotoxicosis Factitia
Tobacco Withdrawal
Torticollis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tremor
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Tricuspid Valve Disease
Trigeminal Neuralgia
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Viral Enteritis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Immunization Administration
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    Specialties*
    • Family Medicine

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 9 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1184004889
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Loyola University Chicago School of Dentistry
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Family Practice
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Montefiore Medical Center

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    Dr. Fontanez works at Oak Street Health City Line in Brooklyn, NY. View the full address on Dr. Fontanez’s profile.

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