Robert L. Fontane, M.D.

ROBERT L. FONTANE, M.D.
Specialty:
Urology
Contact Information

Education:

  • Medical Degree – Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – Shreveport, LA – 2000-2004
  • Pre-Med – Louisiana State University – Shreveport, LA – 1998-1999
  • Bachelor of Science (Cum Laude) – Exercise Physiology – Auburn University – Auburn, Alabama – 1993-1998

Internship:

  • General Surgery, Preliminary – Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – Shreveport, LA – 2004-2005

Residency:

  • Department of Urology – Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center – Shreveport, LA – 2005-2009

Certification:

  • American Board of Urology
  • Louisiana State Medical License

Member:

  • Board Certified Member American Board of Urology – 2010-Present
  • Endourology Society – 2005-Present
  • American Urology Association – 2004-Present
  • Louisiana State Urological Association – 2004-Present
  • Christus St. Frances Cabrini Hospital – 2009-Present
  • Rapides Regional Medical Center – 2009-Present
  • Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital – 2009-Present

Honors:

  • Physician Liaison for Cancer Committee – Christus Cabrini Hospital
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
  • Robert K. Womak · Excellence in Study of Urology

Biography:

  • Originally from Bunkie, La. Worked emergency room at Hardtner while completing fellowship in urology. Very familiar with area and patients.
  • His hobbies include hunting, fishing, golf, tennis, and skiing.

Additional Information:

  • Dr. Fontane has professionally published and presented on the following topics:
    • Use of Fibrin Sealant to Augment Penile Skin Graft Survival in Adults
    • Use of Skin Grafts and Fibrin Scalant for the Surgical Correction of the Hidden Penis in Children
    • Comparison of Transfer of Skills in Performing Hand Assisted Transperitoneal and Retroperitoneal Laparoscopic Procedures from Teaching Staff to Residents in a Residency Training Program
    • Unique Management of Congenital Polyp of Prostatic Urethra