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Dr. Amanda Fontenot, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 45
Dr. Amanda Fontenot, MD
4.2 (49 Ratings)

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Dr. Amanda Fontenot, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. Amanda Fontenot, MD
4.2 (49 Ratings)
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Dr. Amanda Fontenot, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 45
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Amanda Fontenot, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in New Orleans, LA.

About

Dr. Amanda Fontenot, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in New Orleans, LA and has 19 years experience. They graduated from Meharry Medical College. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Fontenot has experience treating conditions like Obesity and Morbid Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fontenot received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 49 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fontenot is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Obesity
Morbid Obesity
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Obesity
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Morbid Obesity
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Constipation
Metabolic Syndrome
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Atherosclerosis
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Binge Eating Disorder
Bladder Infection
Bronchitis
Bursitis
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Chest Pain
Chondromalacia
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Congestive Heart Failure
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Drug Induced Obesity
Dyshydrotic Eczema
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fibromyalgia
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
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High Cholesterol
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Iodine Deficiency
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nausea
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Onychomycosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pollen Allergy
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Polyneuropathy
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Ringworm
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Sciatica
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hypertension
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Testicular Dysfunction
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Chronic Care Management
Diabetes Counseling
Immunization Administration
Physical Examination

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Coventry Health Care of Louisiana HMO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Health Payors Organization PPO
  • Medicaid
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Behavioral Health
  • PPO Plus PPO
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • United Healthcare
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fontenot
4.2
Based on 49 Reviews
5 Stars (37)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (8)

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Nov 17, 2022
Very easy to talk to, very pleasant, very thorough.
Jack Smith — Nov 17, 2022
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Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
Internal Medicine
Obesity Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Meharry Medical College
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    2006
Internship
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Amanda Fontenot, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fontenot's profile.

Dr. Fontenot frequently treats the following conditions: Obesity and Morbid Obesity. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Amanda Fontenot, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Amanda Fontenot, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA