SSM Health Medical Group
Peter Fonseca, MD
Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery, Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery

4.8 out of 5 –
SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care
400 First Capitol Drive, Suite 401
St. Charles, MO 63301
Phone
636-669-2220Dr. Fonseca is an experienced thoracic surgeon with a number of years in private practice. He earned his medical degree from Saint Louis University, completed his internship and residency at Wright State University and his fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Additionally, Dr. Fonseca completed his doctorate from Purdue University in Biochemistry.
Dr. Fonseca is board certified in thoracic and general surgery. He has special interest in minimally invasive lobectomies utilizing the daVinci Surgical system.
Dr. Fonseca is board certified in thoracic and general surgery. He has special interest in minimally invasive lobectomies utilizing the daVinci Surgical system.
About Me
Specialties
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery
Gender
Male
Education
Medical College of Wisconsin
Fellowship, 1994
Purdue University
Doctor of Philosophy, 1983
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Medical School, 1987
Wright State University - School of Medicine
Internship, 1988
Wright State University - School of Medicine
Residency, 1992
Certifications
American Board of Surgery
Drug Enforcement Administration
Missouri State Board of Registration
American Board of Thoracic Surgery
Missouri Dept of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs
Reviews
The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
4.8 out of 5
44 ratings,
15 reviews
11/19/2025
Dr. Fonseca explained everything in terms my husband and I understood. He was thorough in my examination and listened carefully to my issues. He is a caring person and his patients are lucky to have him as a physician
11/5/2025
He was the best very professional
10/17/2025
I feel very fortunate that I was refered to Dr Fonseca.
10/17/2025
Great
9/9/2025
His bed side manner is absolutely impeccable
Map & Directions
SSM Health Heart & Vascular Care
400 First Capitol Drive, Suite 401 St. Charles, MO 63301
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