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Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD

Internal Medicine*
4.1 (17)
Map Pin Small Lafayette, LA
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22 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD

Dr. Eric Fontenot, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Lafayette, LA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 22 years of experience. They graduated from St. Matthews University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center and Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center. Dr. Fontenot, completed a residency at LSU-UMC. Patients rated Dr. Fontenot an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Fontenot works at Practice in Lafayette, LA with other offices in Slidell, LA. They frequently treat conditions like Muscle Spasm, Pharyngitis and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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
    Eric Fontenot MD Internal Medicine Group LLC
    1219 Coolidge Blvd, Lafayette, LA 70503 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (337) 233-4980
  2. 2
    One Direction Healthcare
    103 Galeria Blvd, Slidell, LA 70458 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 214-9079

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center
  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

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Joint Pain
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Constipation
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Fever
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Limb Pain
Shortness of Breath
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Carpal Tunnel Injection
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bird Flu
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Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Congestive Heart Failure
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Esophagitis
Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Folliculitis
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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High Cholesterol
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Knee Sprain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Weakness
Nausea
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Neurogenic Bladder
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Outer Ear Infection
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Reflux Esophagitis
Restless Leg Syndrome
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Swine Flu
Syncope
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Testicular Dysfunction
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Wheezing
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Yeast Infections
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Blood Draw
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Immunization
Physical Examination
Urinalysis
Vaccination
X-Ray
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    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1437228657
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • LSU-UMC
    Residency
    Internship
    • LSU Medical Health Sciences Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • St. Matthews University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Undergraduate School
    • University of Louisiana at Lafayette
    Undergraduate School

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    Dr. Fontenot has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Fontenot has seen patients for Muscle Spasm, Pharyngitis and Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, 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.

    17 patients have reviewed Dr. Fontenot. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fontenot.

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