Summary

Rodrigue �Rod� Fontem, MD, works as a team with his patients to arrive at the best treatment plan for their specific needs. As a colorectal and general surgeon, Dr. Fontem treats patients with a variety of conditions including colon cancer, diverticular disease, stoma complications, pilonidal disease, and more. He performs procedures like small bowel resections, cholecystectomy (gall bladder removal), hernia repair, and sacral nerve stimulator placement. �

Dr. Fontem attended Garden City Community College and Olivet Nazarene University for his undergraduate studies. He then went on to complete medical school at Indiana University School of Medicine. He completed an internship at the University of Texas in Houston and a residency at St. Luke's University Hospital in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Dr. Fontem also completed a colorectal surgery fellowship at Southern Illinois University.

Some of Dr. Fontem's hobbies include soccer, traveling, and spending time with his family.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 12 years of experience
  • 35 insurance plans accepted
  • INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Insurance Plans Accepted by Rodrigue Fontem

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Nebraska
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - DSNP
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Meritain Health - PPO
  • PreferredOne
  • ProviDRs Care (WPPA)
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Rodrigue Fontem has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Rodrigue Fontem has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Rodrigue Fontem holds an expired medical license in the state of Kansas.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kansas that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and Indiana University School Of Medicine in 2014.

NPI Number

Rodrigue Fontem's NPI number is 1063807774.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rodrigue Fontem accepting new patients?
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Where is Rodrigue Fontem's office located?
Rodrigue Fontem's office is located at 311 E Spruce St, Garden City, KS, 67846.

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