Summary

Dr. Fortgang specializes in colon and rectal surgery. His clinical interests include colon and rectal cancers, bowel obstructions, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and rectal prolapse. Dr. Fortgang received his DO from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Manhattan. He did a general surgery residency, and was chief resident, at Hackensack Meridian Health–Palisades Medical Center, in North Bergen, and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, in New Brunswick. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Fortgang joined Englewood Health Physician Network in 2024.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 4 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Englewood Health Physician Network - Colon and Rectal Surgery at Englewood

350 Engle Street 6th Floor, Suite 6501, Berrie CenterEnglewood, NJ 07631

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4.1 
33 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Chinese, Spanish Speaks Spanish, English Speaks Spanish, English, Greek
Englewood , NJNew York , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Osmania Medical College Med School: Drexel University College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Athens School Of Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Alexander Fortgang

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Clover Health
  • EmblemHealth
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Horizon NJ Health
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Dr. Alexander Fortgang has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Alexander Fortgang has the following 4 areas of expertise

  • Colon & Rectal Surgery
  • General Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Surgical Oncology

Certifications, License, & Education

MEDICAL LICENSE

Doctor Of Osteopathy, New Jersey, 2027, Active

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