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Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (6)
Map Pin Small Lake Charles, LA
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD

Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Lake Charles, LA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA and is affiliated with Christus Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Fontenot an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Fontenot works at Digestive Health Center in Lake Charles, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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

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    Memorial Medical Group Gastroenterology
    2770 3rd Ave Ste 345, Lake Charles, LA 70601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 494-4785

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  • Christus Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital

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Diarrhea
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Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Dysphagia
Gastric Ulcer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Nausea
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Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
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Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
All Types of Food Poisoning
Bacterial Dysentery
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Chronic Anal Fissure
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
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
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
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
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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Puncture Aspiration
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    • 11 years of experience
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    • English
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    • 1083931646
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE / CHATTANOOGA
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Fontenot is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Fontenot works at Digestive Health Center in Lake Charles, LA. View the full address on Dr. Fontenot’s profile.

    Dr. Fontenot has seen patients for Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Bleeding and Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Fontenot on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    6 patients have reviewed Dr. Fontenot. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fontenot.

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