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Arlene J. Fontanares, MD

Physician

Locations

Tidewater Physicians for Women

Norfolk, Virginia Beach

Languages Spoken

English, Spanish

About Arlene J. Fontanares, MD

Arlene J. Fontanares, MD, graduated from the University of Virginia, then went on to earn her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. She stayed at Eastern Virginia Medical School for her internship and residency, and is proud to continue to serve as a member of their clinical faculty. Dr. Fontanares is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Fontanares thrives in the field of obstetrics and gynecology where she loves delivering babies and has a special interest in helping adolescents as they make their transition into the world of women’s health care. In addition to teaching adolescents about their reproductive health, Dr. Fontanares focuses on preventive care for all women by encouraging annual well woman exams.

As a native of Hampton Roads, Dr. Fontanares is happy to live in the area with her husband and two sons. In her free time, she enjoys knitting, reading, photography, and traveling. She’s also fluent in Philippine dialects.

Qualifications

Education

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Residency

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Insurance Information

Please note, this is not a comprehensive list of insurances that all of our providers participate in, as insurance carriers vary based on provider. If you do not see your insurance on this list, we strongly encourage you to call your insurance provider or your Mid-Atlantic Women's Care provider’s office about your coverage.

Aetna

Blue Cross Blue Shield

CHC National

GEHA

Medcost

Medicaid

Medicare

Molina Complete Care

Optima Sentara

Oxford Health Plans

Partners Direct

Tricare Prime

Tricare Select

UHC Commercial

UHC Medicaid

Hospital Affiliations

Tidewater Physicians for Women

Sentara Leigh Hospital

830 Kempsville Road
Norfolk, VA 23502

Arlene J. Fontanares, MD, graduated from the University of Virginia, then went on to earn her medical degree from Eastern Virginia Medical School. She stayed at Eastern Virginia Medical School for her internship and residency, and is proud to continue to serve as a member of their clinical faculty. Dr. Fontanares is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology.

Dr. Fontanares thrives in the field of obstetrics and gynecology where she loves delivering babies and has a special interest in helping adolescents as they make their transition into the world of women’s health care. In addition to teaching adolescents about their reproductive health, Dr. Fontanares focuses on preventive care for all women by encouraging annual well woman exams.

As a native of Hampton Roads, Dr. Fontanares is happy to live in the area with her husband and two sons. In her free time, she enjoys knitting, reading, photography, and traveling. She’s also fluent in Philippine dialects.

Education

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Residency

Eastern Virginia Medical School

Tidewater Physicians for Women

Sentara Leigh Hospital

830 Kempsville Road
Norfolk, VA 23502