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
  • 2 written reviews
  • 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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4.5 
19 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 51 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Chinese Speaks English
Englewood , NJNew York , NYFlushing , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Univ Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore Fac Di Med E Chirurgia Agostino Gemelli Med School: University of Buffalo School of Medical & Biomedical Science Med School: Universita Di Pisa Facolta Di Medicina E Chirurgia
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Insurance Plans Accepted by 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

Alexander Fortgang has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Alexander Fortgang has the following 4 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

Alexander Fortgang holds an active medical license in the state of New Jersey.

Medical License

Doctor Of Osteopathy with an active medical license in the state of New Jersey that expires in 2027.

NPI Number

Alexander Fortgang's NPI number is 1720588791.

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Alexander Fortgang's office is located at 350 Engle Street 6th Floor, Suite 6501, Berrie Center, Englewood, NJ, 07631.
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