4.4
7 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Fonseca's practice focuses on diagnosing and treating plasma cell disorders. He also leads the multiple myeloma team in its effort to develop a better understanding of the disease and its impact on patients. In his laboratory, Dr. Fonseca has led his team of researchers in concentrating on the genetic nature of the clonal cells of plasma cell disorders. He also has expertise in myeloma bone disease, prognostic markers and development of new therapies for the disease. Dr. Fonseca earned his medical degree at Universidad Anahuac, Mexico. He completed a residency in internal medicine at the University of Miami, Florida, and a fellowship in Hematology and Oncology at Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Rochester, Minnesota. Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other hospital, according to U.S. News & World Report.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 35 years of experience
- speaks English
- Mayo Graduate School of Medicine Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
- 2 written reviews
- 2 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
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| Dr. Rafael Fonseca, MD | Dr. Noralane Morey Lindor | Dr. Sarah Elizabeth Monick, MD | Dr. Thomas Duane Runyon |
| Hematology | Family Medicine | Pediatrics | Radiation Oncology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 35 Years of Experience | 47 Years of Experience | 7 Years of Experience | 48 Years of Experience |
| Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | |
| Phoenix , AZ | Scottsdale , AZ | Phoenix , AZ | Sun City , AZ |
| Med School: Universidad Anahuac | Med School: Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Rafael Fonseca has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rafael Fonseca has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
Mayo Graduate School of Medicine Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1998
Residency
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education Mayo Clinic College of Medicine1998
University of Miami1994
Medical School
Universidad AnahuacGraduated in 1991
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- Where is Dr. Rafael Fonseca's office located?
- Dr. Rafael Fonseca's office is located at 5779 E Mayo Blvd, Phoenix, AZ, 85054.
- What languages does Dr. Rafael Fonseca speak?
- Dr. Rafael Fonseca speaks English.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Rafael Fonseca affiliated with?
- Dr. Rafael Fonseca is affiliated with Mayo Clinic Hospital.
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