Summary

Dr. Jose Fontanez is an internal medicine physician who brings more than four decades of medical experience to his practice. He completed his medical education at SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and continued his training through a residency program at SUNY. With 43 years in medicine, Dr. Fontanez has developed extensive expertise in treating adult patients with a wide range of internal medicine conditions. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse patient populations in the Hudson Valley region.

Dr. Fontanez practices at locations in Fishkill and Poughkeepsie, New York, and maintains an affiliation with NewYork Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital. His clinical focus includes managing high cholesterol in children and teens, treating hyperlipidemia, and caring for patients with hypertension. He regularly performs essential diagnostic procedures such as complete blood counts, general blood tests, and lipid panels to monitor and assess his patients' health. Patients have given Dr. Fontanez an average rating of 2.4 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.4
  • 43 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Suny
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Jose Raul Fontanez has 2 locations

Optum Fishkill Multi Specialty Center

60 Merritt BlvdFishkill, NY 12524
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Nuvance Health Vassar Brothers Medical Center

45 Reade PlPoughkeepsie, NY 12601

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Dr. Jose Raul Fontanez, MDDr. Amr Ali Shady, MDDr. Eric Yoon, MDDr. Nadia Naz Amin, MD
Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
2.4 
4.5 
43 Years of Experience 40 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Urdu
Fishkill , NYEAST SYRACUSE , NYNew York , NYCortlandt Manor , NY
Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Cairo Faculty Of Medicine Med School: State University of New York Med School: State University of New York Upstate Medical University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Jose Raul Fontanez

  • Accepts Medicaid
  • 1199SEIU
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CDPHP
  • CDPHP - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • EmblemHealth
  • EmblemHealth - HMO
  • Empire Plan
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - HMO
  • Hamaspik Choice
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • MVP Health Care - HMO
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Jose Raul Fontanez has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Jose Raul Fontanez has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Suny

Medical School

Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Jose Fontanez?
You can find contact information for Dr. Jose Fontanez here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Jose Fontanez speak?
Dr. Jose Fontanez speaks English and Spanish.
Where is Dr. Jose Fontanez's office located?
Dr. Jose Fontanez's office is located at 60 Merritt Blvd, Fishkill, NY, 12524.
Does Dr. Jose Fontanez accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Jose Fontanez has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Does Dr. Jose Fontanez accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Jose Fontanez accepts on their Vitals profile.

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