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Dr. James Fontenot, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 48
Dr. James Fontenot, MD
3.2 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. James Fontenot, MD is an Internist in Ville Platte, LA.
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Dr. James Fontenot, MD

Internal Medicine* Age 48
Ville Platte, LA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Fontenot, MD is an Internist in Ville Platte, LA.

About

Dr. Fontenot graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine. Dr. James Fontenot, MD is an Internist in Ville Platte, LA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Fontenot currently practices at Fontenot Healthcare Inc and are affiliated with Savoy Medical Center, Bunkie General Hospital, Mercy Regional Medical Center and Opelousas General Health System. Dr. Fontenot has experience treating conditions like Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Shortness of Breath and Limb Pain among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Fontenot received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Fontenot's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Fontenot is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Shortness of Breath
Limb Pain
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Shortness of Breath
Limb Pain
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Shortness of Breath
Limb Pain
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Dehydration
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Joint Pain
Strep Throat
Constipation
Wellness Examination
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Administrative Physical
Anal or Rectal Pain
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Cluster Headache
Common Cold
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Fever
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Foot Infection
Gastroptosis
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Pharyngitis
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Achilles Tendinitis
Acidosis
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Acquired Hypothyroidism
Actinic Keratosis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
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Bladder Infection
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Bronchiectasis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Cellulitis
Cerebrovascular Disease
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Coccygeal Pain
Cold Sore
Colon Polyp
Congestive Heart Failure
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
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Cryptococcosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
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Down Syndrome
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Enteritis
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Fibromyalgia
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Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
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Herpes Simplex Infection
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Hyperlipidemia
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Hypogonadism
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Hypothyroidism
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Indigestion
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Iodine Deficiency
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Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Knee Sprain
Laryngitis
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Lymphangitis
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
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Pollen Allergy
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Prostatitis
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Radiculopathy
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Raynaud's Disease
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Rhabdomyolysis
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Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
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Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
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Swine Flu
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Testicular Dysfunction
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Tonsillitis
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Yeast Infections
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Arthrocentesis
Cardioversion
Cardioversion, Elective
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Esophageal Dilatation
Esophagogastroscopy
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Incision and Removal of Foreign Object
Liver Biopsy
Nail Avulsion and Excision
Pap Smear
Smoking Cessation Counseling

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Locations

  1. 1 Fontenot Internal Medicine Clinic
    421 Jack Miller Rd, Ville Platte, LA 70586
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3.2
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Jan 16, 2018
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Specialties*
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Earl K. Long Medical Center
    2003
Internship
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Fontenot, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Fontenot's profile.

Dr. Fontenot frequently treats the following conditions: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Shortness of Breath and Limb Pain. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Fontenot, MD is affiliated with Savoy Medical Center, Bunkie General Hospital, Mercy Regional Medical Center and Opelousas General Health System.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Savoy Medical Center

    801 Poinciana Ave, Mamou, LA

  • Bunkie General Hospital

    427 Evergreen St, Bunkie, LA

  • Mercy Regional Medical Center

    800 E Main St, Ville Platte, LA

  • Opelousas General Health System

    539 E Prudhomme St, Opelousas, LA