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Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD

Pediatrics* Age 40
Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD
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Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD

Pediatrics* Age 40
Slidell, LA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience
Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD is a Pediatrician in Slidell, LA.

About

Dr. Fontenot graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine. Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD is a Pediatrician in Slidell, LA and has 14 years experience. Dr. Fontenot currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital. At present, Dr. Fontenot received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Fontenot's office accepts new patients. Dr. Fontenot accepts multiple insurance plans.

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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
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    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
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Locations

  1. 1 Ochsner for Children New Orleans
    2370 Gause Blvd E, Slidell, LA 70461
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 639-3755
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:45
    Saturday
    08:00 - 11:45
  2. 2 Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 639-3755
  3. 3 Office
    2800 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 477-0935

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May 21, 2021
We absolutely love Dr Fontenot! She has been our pediatrician since the birth of our first child. We were completely new parents with so many questions, and Dr Fontenot talked us through everything we needed to know and reassured us through it all. She is an amazing pediatrician.
The Littles — May 21, 2021
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
    2010
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center Lebonheur Children's Medical Center
    2011
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fontenot's profile.

Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

    701 Cypress St, Sulphur, LA