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Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD

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(162 Ratings)

Specializes in: General Surgery

Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (1992)

Professional interests include: hernia surgery, colon problems, laparoscopic surgery, and more.

6251 E Virginia Beach Boulevard Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502

(757) 261-5000

Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD is a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA specializing in general surgery. He graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1992 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD is affiliated with Sentara Health.

Office Locations

6251 E Virginia Beach Boulevard Suite 300
Norfolk, VA 23502

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Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

hernia surgery

laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

By Affordability:

abdominal hernia surgery

hernia surgery

hospital care

inguinal hernia repair

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

laparoscopic hernia repair

laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair

laparoscopic surgery

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Virginia, Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD performed more hernia surgery, and laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal hernia surgery, hernia surgery, hospital care, inguinal hernia repair, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), laparoscopic hernia repair, laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair, and laparoscopic surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, bypass surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	30
doctor visit	72
gastrointestinal procedures	30
hospital care	69
inpatient care	69
minimally invasive procedures	30
weight management	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, bypass surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	15
doctor visit	103
gastrointestinal procedures	15
hospital care	70
inpatient care	70
minimally invasive procedures	15
weight management	15

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD.

**Gender**
Male	64
Female	116

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	120
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	27
85 and over	12
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	49
Dementia	10
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and weight management.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD for Medicare patients.

bypass surgery	14
doctor visit	98
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	75
inpatient care	75
minimally invasive procedures	29
weight management	29

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	95

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	112
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	79
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	12
Less than 65	54

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	55
Dementia	11
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2015 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	95
hospital care	122
inpatient care	122

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD.

**Gender**
Male	148
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	254
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	184
From 75 to 84	78
85 and over	32
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	47
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2016 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	85
hospital care	137
inpatient care	137

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD.

**Gender**
Male	69
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	134
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	99
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	19
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	34
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	48
Dementia	11
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	73
hospital care	86
inpatient care	86

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD.

**Gender**
Male	58
Female	100

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	102
Black	45
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	34
85 and over	17
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	46
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	160
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	93
inpatient care	93
minimally invasive procedures	13

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	56
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	21
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	40
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	238
hospital care	208
inpatient care	208

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD.

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	208
Black	77
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	27
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	45
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	44
Dementia	11
Cancer	20

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18
hospital care	36
inpatient care	36

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	40

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	44
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	31
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD in 2020

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	34
Dementia	30
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
doctor visit	164
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	123
inpatient care	123
minimally invasive procedures	12

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	31
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	39
Dementia	13
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, minimally invasive procedures and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	23
doctor visit	174
gastrointestinal procedures	23
hospital care	61
inpatient care	61
minimally invasive procedures	23

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	157
Black	52
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	108
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	35
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD treated as a general surgeon in Norfolk, VA were hospital care, inpatient care, weight management and minimally invasive procedures.

abdominal surgery	16
bypass surgery	19
doctor visit	116
gastrointestinal procedures	20
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
minimally invasive procedures	20
weight management	24

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD.

**Gender**
Male	85
Female	109

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	131
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	1
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	46
85 and over	18
Less than 65	34
65 to 74	93

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	14
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	39
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Education & Training

Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD graduated from Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine in 1992. He completed residency at Navy Medicine Support Command. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) and has a state license in North Carolina.

Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine (1992)

Residency: Navy Medicine Support Command (2000)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery - Surgery (General Surgery) (2027)

Licensed In: North Carolina

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sentara Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.99 out of 5 stars based on 162 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Norfolk, VA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mark Ambrose Fontana, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$18,294 Da Vinci Surgical System $18,294
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.	$425 Product in Development $250	SEAMGUARD Staple Line Reinforce $90	SEAMGUARD Bioabsorbable Staple $66	SYNECOR Biomaterial $19
Ethicon Inc.	$148 Endoscopy# Trocars $120	Endoscopy# Endocutters $28
Baxter Healthcare	$82 TISSEEL $82
Covidien LP	$79 Sonicision $34	LigaSure $23	Parietex $2	$20
Other	$315 Pico $43	Surgical Endoscopy Products $31	Synthetic Mesh $30	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $26	Endoscopy: Endocutters $23	Other $162

**Types of Payments**
Education	$15,015
Travel and Lodging	$2,144
Food and Beverage	$1,933
Consulting Fee	$250

Biography

Dr. Mark Fontana is a medical specialist in general surgery and bariatrics (obesity treatment). Dr. Fontana is a graduate of Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, F. Edward Hébert School of Medicine. Clinical interests for Dr. Fontana include colon problems, hernia surgery, and robotic surgery. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Fontana is professionally affiliated with Sentara Medical Group. He has an open panel in Norfolk, VA according to Doctor.com.