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Summary
Dr. Fermin Fontan is a surgeon who specializes in advanced surgical procedures. He earned his medical degree from the University of Buenos Aires in Argentina and completed his residency training at two prestigious institutions: Johns Hopkins Hospital at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland, and St. Elizabeth's Medical Center-Tufts University in Brighton, Massachusetts. Dr. Fontan is fluent in both Spanish and English.
Dr. Fontan practices at locations in Las Cruces, New Mexico, including the New Mexico Bariatric Institute and Memorial Heartburn Center. He has hospital affiliations with Boston Medical Center Brighton. His clinical focus includes treating patients with obesity and weight management challenges, as well as GERD and hiatal hernia conditions. Dr. Fontan performs various procedures including sedation services and diagnostic testing such as complete blood counts and chemistry panels to support comprehensive patient care.
Dr. Fontan practices at locations in Las Cruces, New Mexico, including the New Mexico Bariatric Institute and Memorial Heartburn Center. He has hospital affiliations with Boston Medical Center Brighton. His clinical focus includes treating patients with obesity and weight management challenges, as well as GERD and hiatal hernia conditions. Dr. Fontan performs various procedures including sedation services and diagnostic testing such as complete blood counts and chemistry panels to support comprehensive patient care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 25 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, English
- Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Fermin Fontan has 2 locationsNew Mexico Bariatric Institute
2100 S Triviz Dr Ste FLas Cruces, NM 88001 Tel: (575) 556-1849
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Memorial Heartburn Center
2100 S Triviz Dr Ste GLas Cruces, NM 88001 Tel: (575) 532-4373
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Fermin Fontan
Medical Specialties
Fermin Fontan has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Fermin Fontan has the following area of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
Fermin Fontan holds an expired medical license in the state of New Mexico.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of New Mexico that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD and St. Elizabeth's Medical Center-Tufts University, Brighton, MA.
Medical School
Graduated from University of Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires, Argentina and University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.
NPI Number
Fermin Fontan's NPI number is 1902148885.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What languages does Fermin Fontan speak?
- Fermin Fontan speaks Spanish and English.
- How can I make an appointment with Fermin Fontan?
- You can find contact information for Fermin Fontan here on Vitals.
- Where is Fermin Fontan's office located?
- Fermin Fontan's office is located at 2100 S Triviz Dr Ste F, Las Cruces, NM, 88001.
- Which hospitals is Fermin Fontan affiliated with?
- Fermin Fontan is affiliated with Boston Medical Center Brighton.
- Does Fermin Fontan accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Fermin Fontan accepts on their Vitals profile.
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