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Dr. Vivien Fongu, DO

Orthopedic Trauma Surgery*
4.8 (164)
Map Pin Small South Miami, FL
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Overview of Dr. Vivien Fongu, DO

Dr. Vivien Fongu, DO is an Orthopedic Trauma Surgery Specialist in South Miami, FL. They graduated from Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine and is affiliated with Baptist Hospital Of Miami, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, South Miami Hospital and Doctors Hospital. Dr. Fongu, completed a residency at Grandview Hospital And Medical Center|Orthopedic Surgery, Grandview Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio. Patients rated Dr. Fongu an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Fongu works at Baptist Health Orthopedics | South Miami in South Miami, FL. They frequently treat conditions like Femur Fracture, Hip Fracture and Shoulder Fracture along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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.

Dr. Fongu's Office Locations

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    Baptist Health Orthopedics | South Miami
    6200 SW 72nd St Ste 602, South Miami, FL 33143 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (786) 568-7491

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Femur Fracture
Hip Fracture
Shoulder Fracture
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Patellar Fracture
Pelvic Fracture
Sacral Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Ankle Fracture
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Wrist Fracture
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Achilles Tendinitis
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ataxia
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Back Pain
Bone Cancer
Broken Arm
Broken Neck
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Gout
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Hand Fracture
Herniated Disc
Hip Dislocation
Hip Sprain
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Sprain
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Morton's Neuroma
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Patellar Tendonitis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pinched Nerve in Back
Plantar Fasciitis
Pyogenic Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rib Fracture
Rotator Cuff Tear
Runner's Knee
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Sever's Disease
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spinal Stenosis
Spine Deformities
Spondylitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Systemic Sclerosis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Trigger Finger
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Release
Dupuytren's Contracture Treatment
Elbow Dislocation Open Reduction
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Elbow Fracture Repair
Elbow Repair
Elbow Replacement
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Radius or Ulna
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Excision of Tibia or Fibula
Facet Blocks
Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Ligament and Tendon Repair
Foot Fracture Treatment Closed
Foot Fracture Treatment Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hand or Wrist Tendon Transfer
Hip Dislocation
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
Knee Dislocation Treatment
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Neuroplasty
Partial Shoulder Replacement
Percutaneous Kyphoplasty
Peripheral Nerve Block
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Somatic Nerve Block
Spinal Compression Fracture Repair
Spinal Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
Synovial Biopsy
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Wrist Replacement
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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Dimension Health
    • Dimension International
    • Elderplan
    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
    • Global Excel Insurance
    • Health Net
    • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Humana
    • Medica
    • Molina Healthcare
    • MultiPlan
    • MVP Health Care
    • Neighborhood Health Plan (NHP)
    • Railroad Medicare
    • Tricare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • Worker's Compensation

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.8
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    About Dr. Vivien Fongu, DO

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1427210889
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Orthopedic Trauma Surgery, University of Missouri School of Medicine, Columbia, Mo.|University of Missouri School of Medicine Hospitals and Clinics
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Grandview Hospital And Medical Center|Orthopedic Surgery, Grandview Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopedic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Baptist Hospital Of Miami
    • West Kendall Baptist Hospital
    • South Miami Hospital
    • Doctors Hospital

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    Dr. Vivien Fongu, DO is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Fongu is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Fongu works at Baptist Health Orthopedics | South Miami in South Miami, FL. View the full address on Dr. Fongu’s profile.

    Dr. Fongu has seen patients for Femur Fracture, Hip Fracture and Shoulder Fracture, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Fongu on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    164 patients have reviewed Dr. Fongu. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fongu.

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