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Summary
Dr. Richard Fortuna has practiced cardiology and internal medicine for 46 years and is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego. He earned his medical degree from SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine and sees patients in La Jolla and San Diego, California.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 46 years of experience
- 3 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine
- 2 specialties
- 15 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Fortuna has 3 locationsKaiser Permanente San Diego Medical Center Cardiology
4647 Zion Ave Fl 2San Diego, CA 92120 Tel: (619) 528-5000
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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| Dr. Richard Fortuna, MD | Dr. Raghav Sharma, MD | Kenneth Barry Newman | Glenn Francis Pierce |
| Cardiology | Cardiology | Critical Care Medicine | Infectious Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 46 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 43 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English, Hindi | ||
| La Jolla , CA | Winter Park , FL | Carlsbad , CA | RANCHO SANTA FE , CA |
| Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: New York Medical College | Med School: Mcgovern Medical School At The Univ Of Texas Health Science Ctr At Houston | Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Fortuna
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Fortuna has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Fortuna has the following 15 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
46 Years Experience
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine in 1980.
NPI Number
Dr. Fortuna's NPI number is 1730237553.
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- What languages does Dr. Richard Fortuna speak?
- Dr. Richard Fortuna speaks English.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Fortuna affiliated with?
- Dr. Richard Fortuna is affiliated with Scripps Mercy Hospital San Diego.
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