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Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD

Pediatrics*
5.0 (6)
Map Pin Small Slidell, LA
Accepting new patients
14 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD

Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Slidell, LA. They specialize in Pediatrics, has 14 years of experience. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine and is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore. Patients rated Dr. Fontenot an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Fontenot works at Practice in Slidell, LA with other offices in Lake Charles, LA and New Orleans, LA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Fontenot's Office 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
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    2800 Country Club Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70605 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 477-0935
  3. 3
    Ochsner Clinic Foundation
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 639-3755

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  • Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore

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    Specialties*
    • Pediatrics

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    • 14 years of experience
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    • 1619298064
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • University of Tennessee Health Science Center Lebonheur Children's Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
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    Undergraduate School
    • Louisiana State University
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