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Dr. Gustavo A. Fonseca, MD, FACP

Hematology, Oncology, Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute 521 N Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461
(352) 746-0707

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Fonseca is deeply committed to the practice of oncology and has had extensive community research experience, which he brought to FCS in 2013. As Medical Director of the FCS Clinical Research Program, appointed in April 2021, he is engaged in a range of initiatives that are expanding the body of knowledge of cancer, and contributing to the development of many promising new drugs and therapies. After receiving his medical degree from the Universidad Del Norte School of Medicine in Colombia, Dr. Fonseca completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Jackson Memorial Hospital at the University of Miami. During his time there he served a fourth year as adjunct medical school faculty and as Chief Resident of a program responsible for 150 residents. He then proceeded with his fellowships in Oncology and Hematology at MD Anderson Cancer Center at the University of Texas, and at Methodist Hospital at Baylor School of Medicine in Houston. He has authored numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Clinical Oncology, Cancer and Blood. Dr. Fonseca is Board-Certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology. He is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), American Society of Hematology (ASH), a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (ACP), the governing board member of Bayfront Seven Rivers hospital, and was previously elected as president of the Citrus County Medical Society and Chief of Staff of Citrus Memorial Hospital. Dr. Fonseca also serves as the Medical Director of Clinical Research.

Education Background

RESIDENCY

University Of Miami School Of Medicine

Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Medical Oncology; Jackson Mem Hosp/Jackson Hlth, Internal Medicine

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of The North / Faculty of Medicine - 1986

University Del Norte, Fac De Med, Barranquilla, Colombia - 1986

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute - Lecanto
521 N Lecanto Hwy, Lecanto, FL 34461
Mon:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Hematology
Oncology
Internal Medicine

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Freedom Health
Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
MVP Health Care
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Wellcare
Medicaid
Cigna
Oscar Health Insurance
Florida Blue: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
CHAMPVA
Ultimate Health Plans
Humana
Priority Health
Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Meritain Health
Aetna
AARP
Optum Health
Tricare

Cancer 74
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 71
Orthopedics 114
Neurology & Neurosurgery 94
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 120
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 120
Diabetes & Endocrinology 62
Children's Hospital 16
Urology 119
Psychiatry 65
Geriatrics 94
Rehabilitation 70
Obsterics & Gynecology 13
Ophthalmology 2
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 1
Long Term Care 23
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 36