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Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD
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Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA.
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Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 43
Lake Charles, LA
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience
Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA.

About

Dr. Fontenot graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA. Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, LA and has 11 years experience. Dr. Fontenot currently practices at Memorial Digestive Health Center and are affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. Dr. Fontenot has experience treating conditions like Constipation, Diarrhea and Gastrointestinal Bleeding among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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 is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Constipation
Diarrhea
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Constipation
Diarrhea
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Chronic Gastritis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Intestinal Obstruction
Abdominal Pain
Enteritis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Chronic Anal Fissure
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pernicious Anemia
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
All Types of Food Poisoning
Bacterial Dysentery
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Puncture Aspiration
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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    National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
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    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
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    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Superior Health Plan

Locations

  1. 1 Memorial Digestive Health Center
    2770 3rd Ave Ste 345, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Jun 07, 2023
maybe 10 yrs or so ago diff primary dr i had tried to get me in to see this remarkable man. went to another who had on blinders. (for another time). i finally referred & got appt to see this guy. no clue what to expect - except that maybe he’s gotten better n 10 yrs. he speaks english & TO me not AT me. i do believe he has a plan, but i need patience, which is not hard to swallow since he speaks the truth. ALL OF ABOVE MEANS I REALLY COMPLETELY TRUST DR FONTENOT & i’ve not been able to say that for s long time. THANKS for reading/listening!
cathy kinney — Jun 07, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA
    2013
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fontenot's profile.

Dr. Fontenot frequently treats the following conditions: Constipation, Diarrhea and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD is affiliated with West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • West Calcasieu Cameron Hospital

    701 Cypress St, Sulphur, LA

  • Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

    1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA