Dr. Arlene J. Fontanares, MD, FACOG, OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)
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Dr. Arlene J. Fontanares, MD, FACOG

OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist)

5/5(11)
844 Kempsville Rd Kempsville Office, S Norfolk VA, 23502
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Practice Philosophy

Traditional Medicine

Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Fontanares is a fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. She earned her BA in Biology and Psychology in 1986 from the University of Virginia. She earned her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School in 1990 and completed her residency at Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine in 1994. She is private practice with Tidewater Physicians for Women.

Education and Training

University of Virginia BA Biology/Psychology 1986

Eastern Virginia Medical School B.A. in Biology and Psychology 1986

Eastern Virginia Medical School M.D. 1990

Board Certification

American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Provider Details

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Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Community faculty Eastern Virginia Medical School 1994 - 2018

Treatments

  • Gynecology
  • Obstetrics
  • Birth Control
  • Implanon
  • Iud
  • Essure
  • Mini-pill
  • Rings And Patches
  • Depo Provera
  • Diaphragm
  • Annual Care
  • Pap Tests/well Woman Care
  • Dilation And Curettage (d&c)
  • Endometrial Ablation
  • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (leep)
  • Perimenopause
  • Heavy Periods / Abnormal Bleeding
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Endometriosis
  • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
  • Prenatal Testing
  • Pelvic Ultrasound
  • Preconception
  • Pregnancy
  • Postpartum
  • Colposcopy
  • C-section
  • Fluid Contrast Ultrasound
  • Gynecologic Cancer Screening
  • Hysterectomy - Laparoscopic
  • Incontinence Sling Procedure
  • Removal Of Reproductive Organs
  • Hysterectomy
  • Oophorectomy
  • Salpingectomy
  • Salpingo-oophorectomy
  • Resection Of Peritoneal Malignancy
  • Vaginal Delivery And Vbac

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology 

Dr. Arlene J. Fontanares, MD, FACOG's Practice location

Tidewater Physician for Women

844 Kempsville Rd Kempsville Office, S -
Norfolk, VA 23502
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New patients: 757-461-3890
Fax: 757-461-0836
www.tidewaterobgyn.com

Tidewater Physicians for Women

828 Healthy Way 330 -
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
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New patients: 757-461-3890

Dr. Arlene J. Fontanares, MD, FACOG's reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Fontanares


5.0

Based on 11 reviews

Dr. Arlene J. Fontanares, MD, FACOG has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best OB-GYN (Obstetrician-Gynecologist) in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.
  • Anonymous
    (5)

    The visit was great..

  • Sallie m.
    (5)

    Gyn visit.

  • Deena b.
    (5)

    Awesome.

  • N. k.
    (5)

    Easy and Comfortable; Very Positive.

  • Jessica g.
    (5)

    Great.

  • J. f.
    (5)

    Dr. Fontenares is someone that is helpful and someone I trust..

  • Anonymous
    (5)

    Great appointment.

  • Ab b.
    (5)

    Positive.

  • Kimberly c.
    (5)

    Excellence, dedication, informative, amazing, and heart of gold.

  • T. g.
    (5)

    Wonderful! Enjoyed her care! .

  • Joelle b.
    (5)

    Amazing OB Takes such great Care of her patients.

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