Alexander Fortgang, DO
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
I believe that patient knowledge is fundamental to a strong patient-surgeon relationship. I spend the time to ensure my patient understands their condition, and employ shared decision making to make sure all their fears and concerns are addressed. I want my patients to feel like they are being taken care of as if they were my own family member. It is an honor to be able to care for you and your loved ones.
Specialties, Procedures &
Conditions Treated
Primary Areas of Practice
- Colon & Rectal Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
Procedures
- Anal Manometry
- Anal Physiology Testing
- Anorectal Surgery
- Appendectomy
- Colon Surgery
- Colonoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Hemorrhoid Ligation
- InterStim Sacral Nerve Stimulator
- Laparoscopic Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Laparoscopic Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Rectal Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Nerve-Sparing Surgical Techniques
- Non-Operative Rectal Cancer Management
- Non-Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Phenol Injections (Sclerotherapy)
- Pilonidal Surgery
- Rectal Prolapse Repair
- Rectal Surgery
- Robotic Cancer Surgery
- Robotic Colorectal Surgery
- Robotic Surgery
- Rubber Band Ligation (Banding)
- Stoma Revision
- Transanal Minimally Invasive Surgery
Conditions Treated
- Anal Abscess (And Anal Fistula)
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissure
- Anal Stenosis
- Appendicitis
- Appendix Cancer
- Bowel Obstruction
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer
- Colorectal Cancer, Metastatic
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Diverticulitis
- Enterocutaneous Fistula
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gastrointestinal Cancer
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia, Abdominal
- Hernia, Hiatal
- Hernia, Inguinal
- Hernia, Paraesophageal
- Hernia, Parastomal
- Hernia, Umbilical
- Osteotomy Complications
- Ostomy Complications
- Pilonidal Disease
- Pilonidal Sinus
- Presacral Tumors
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Prolapse
- Small Bowel Tumors
- Ulcerative Colitis
Locations &
Appointments
Locations
Colon and Rectal Surgery at Englewood - Englewood Health Physician Network
350 Engle Street Englewood, NJ 07631
Appointments
Insurance
Insurances Accepted
Please contact your insurance company directly prior to receiving services or care to confirm your coverage. Although we have made every effort to ensure this list is accurate, only your health insurance plan can provide complete information regarding your coverage and potential out-of-pocket costs.
APWU
- APWU Health Plan
Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna Medicare Advantage
- Cigna Open Access Plus
- Cigna PPO
- Cigna Supplemental
- Great-West Healthcare (GWH)
- Health Partners
Clover Health
- Clover Medicare Advantage
EmblemHealth
- EmblemHealth EPO
- EmblemHealth EPO2
- EmblemHealth FEHB
- EmblemHealth FEHBP
- EmblemHealth GHI CBP
- EmblemHealth GHI PPO
- EmblemHealth National
- EmblemHealth PPO1
- EmblemHealth PPO2
- EmblemHealth PPO3
- EmblemHealth Tri-State
- Vytra
Empire BCBS
- Empire BCBS Medicare Advantage Plus
Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
- Empire Plan (NYSHIP)
Humana
- Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
- Humana ChoiceCare+ Network PPO
- Humana ChoicePOS
- Humana Gold Choice Network PFFS
- Humana Gold Choice Network PFFS 23
- Humana Gold Plus DE-SNP
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Humana Medicare (Employer PPO Plus)
- Humana Medicare PPO
- Humana Medicare PPO 2023
- Humana National Medicare HMO
- Humana National POS - Open Access
- Humana National POS - Open Access Plus
Medicaid
- Medicaid NJ
Medicare
- Medicare NJ
MVP Health Care
- MVP Health Care PPO
NALC
- NALC Health Benefit Plan
Oxford
- Freedom
- Garden State Network
- Liberty
- Metro
- Oxford Medicare
Railroad Medicare
- Railroad Medicare NJ
UMR
- UMR
United Healthcare Community and State
- Dual Complete
- UnitedHealthcare Community and State Medicaid (NJ FamilyCare)
- UnitedHealthcare Community and State Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
- AARP
- Commercial and Marketplace
- Compass Benefit (Exchange)
- Medica
- River Valley
- UnitedHealthcare EPO
- UnitedHealthcare HMO
- UnitedHealthcare POS
- UnitedHealthcare PPO
- UnitedHealthcare StudentResources
Wellpoint
- Wellpoint Medicaid
- Wellpoint Medicare Advantage
About
About Alexander Fortgang
Dr. Fortgang specializes in colon and rectal surgery. His clinical interests include colon and rectal cancers, bowel obstructions, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, fecal incontinence, ulcerative colitis, and rectal prolapse. Dr. Fortgang received his DO from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, in Manhattan. He did a general surgery residency, and was chief resident, at Hackensack Meridian Health–Palisades Medical Center, in North Bergen, and a colon and rectal surgery fellowship at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, in New Brunswick. He is a member of the American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons. Dr. Fortgang joined Englewood Health Physician Network in 2024.
Professional Memberships
Member of American College of Surgeons and the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons
Education &
Training
Education & Degrees
DO: Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
General Surgery: Hackensack Meridian Health–Palisades Medical Center
Fellowship
Colon and Rectal Surgery: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Certifications & Distinctions
- General Surgery (American Board of Surgery)