Richard Fortunato
AGH Colon and Rectal Surgery
Office
(412) 578-5572
Fax (412) 605-6320 4815 Liberty Ave Suite M02 Pittsburgh, PA 15224Call today!
About
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.
Richard Fortunato
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.
Primary Specialty
Colorectal Doctor
Practice
AGH Colon and Rectal Surgery
Gender
Male
Accepting New Patients
Degrees
Doctor of Osteopathy
Admitting Hospitals
Allegheny Clinic, Allegheny General Hospital, Forbes Hospital, West Penn Hospital, Wexford Hospital, Monroeville Surgery Center, Wexford Surgical Center
Office Name
AGH Colon and Rectal Surgery
Languages
English
Business Hours
Monday:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tuesday:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday:10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed
Services
Richard Fortunato provides colorectal care in Pittsburgh, PA. A Colorectal Doctor treats cancer in the colon, appendix and rectum.
Please call Richard Fortunato at (412) 578-5572 to schedule an appointment in Pittsburgh, PA or get more information. Additional Services Doctor
Please call Richard Fortunato at (412) 578-5572 to schedule an appointment in Pittsburgh, PA or get more information. Additional Services Doctor
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