Overview

Offering same-day appointments, Dr. Fortunato is a board-certified colon and rectal surgeon who offers comprehensive colorectal health care services for benign and cancerous colorectal conditions, inflammatory bowel disease, anorectal conditions, and pelvic floor issues. Dr. Fortunato uses minimally invasive robotic, laparoscopic, and transanal surgery — often through a single small incision — to treat colorectal cancer, inflammatory disease, rectal prolapse, diverticulitis, and more. In addition, Dr. Fortunato offers state-of-the-art treatment for fecal incontinence, complex rectovaginal fistulas, pilonidal disease, hemorrhoids, and other problems.

Dr. Fortunato earned his medical degree at the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine in Erie, Pennsylvania, and completed his general surgery residency at West Penn Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. He then completed a colon and rectal fellowship at Louisiana State University/ Schumpert Medical Center, in Shreveport, and has been in practice since 2010.

Dr. Fortunato has written numerous journal articles, book chapters, and academic appointments and was the co-editor for the World Journal of Colorectal Surgery for many years. He is a fellow in the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, and International Society of University Colon and Rectal Surgeons — where he holds several board positions. Dr. Fortunato is also a member of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.

In addition, Dr. Fortunato has a strong academic interest and holds many positions in both national and international colon and rectal cancer societies.

Dr. Fortunato has medical privileges at Allegheny General, Allegheny Valley, Canonsburg, Forbes, and West Penn hospitals.

Credentials

DO

Gender

Male

Additional Practice Locations :

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Monday:

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Tuesday:

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Wednesday:

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Thursday:

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Friday:

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

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The office is located at 320 E North Ave in Pittsburgh, PA.

Richard Fortunato, DO accepts various types of health insurance, but individual coverage may be variable. You should check with your health insurance whether the particular doctor is in network or not.

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