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Dr. William Fontenot, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
2.8 (37)
Map Pin Small Longview, TX
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. William Fontenot, MD

Dr. William Fontenot, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Longview, TX. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 30 years of experience. They graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine and is affiliated with CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall and Longview Regional Medical Center. Dr. Fontenot, completed a residency at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida. Patients rated Dr. Fontenot an average 2.8 star rating.

Dr. Fontenot works at Practice in Longview, TX. They frequently treat conditions like Femoral Neck Fracture, Hip Fracture and Broken Arm along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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
    Action Medsource Llc.
    709 Hollybrook Dr Ste 3401, Longview, TX 75605 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 753-1778
  2. 2
    Diagnostic Clinic of Longview
    707 Hollybrook Dr Ste 500, Longview, TX 75605 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 232-8276
  3. 3
    Longview Regional Medical Center
    2901 4th St, Longview, TX 75605 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 758-1818
  4. 4
    Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center
    700 E Marshall Ave, Longview, TX 75601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (903) 315-2000
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00

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  • CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Marshall
  • Longview Regional Medical Center

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Femoral Neck Fracture
Hip Fracture
Broken Arm
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Hip Fracture
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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Femoral Neck Fracture
Hip Fracture
Broken Arm
Femur Fracture
Tibial Fracture
Ankle Fracture
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Tear
Back Pain
Bursitis
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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondromalacia
Chronic Neck Pain
Clavicle Fracture
Degenerative Disc Disease
Difficulty With Walking
Fibular Fracture
Fracture of Hand and Fingers
Gait Abnormality
Herniated Disc
Hip Tendinitis
Humerus Fracture
Internal Derangement of Knee
Intervertebral Disc Disease
Joint Pain
Knee Ligament Tears
Knee Sprain
Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
Limb Pain
Low Back Pain
Lumbar Radiculopathy
Lumbar Spinal Stenosis
Meniscus Tear
Miner's Knee
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Patellar Chondromalacia
Radiculopathy
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Shoulder Fracture
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Spinal Stenosis
Trigger Finger
Wrist Fracture
Wrist Sprain or Strain
ACL Surgery
Arthrocentesis
Carpal Tunnel Release
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
Hip Replacement
Hip Replacement with Robotic Assist
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Knee Replacement
Knee Replacement Revision
Meniscectomy
Neuroplasty
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Fracture Treatment
Shoulder Replacement
Steroid Injection
Total Knee Arthroplasty with Robotic Assist
Trigger Finger Release
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
AC Joint Injury
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
Arthritis of the Elbow
Avascular Necrosis
Avascular Necrosis of Femoral Head
Baker’s Cyst
Bone Cancer
Bunion
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Bursitis of Hip
Cervical Radiculopathy
Cervical Spine Myelopathy
Chondrocalcinosis
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
Complications of Joint Prosthesis
De Quervain's Disease
Dupuytrens Contracture
Elbow Bursitis
Elbow Sprain
Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Foot Fracture
Foot Sprain
Ganglion Cyst
Genu Varum
Glenoid Labrum Tear
Gout
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Hammer Toe
Hand Fracture
Hip Osteophyte
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Knee Dislocation
Knee Fracture
Knee Tendinitis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
Lateral Epicondylitis
Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
Lumbar Compression Fracture
Lumbar Spine Fracture
Lumbosacral Radiculopathy
Lumbosacral Stenosis
Lupus
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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL) Sprain
Muscle Cramping
Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Non-Traumatic Rupture of Achilles Tendon
Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Wrist
Osteochondritis Dissecans
Osteopenia
Patellar Fracture
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pelvic Fracture
Plantar Fasciitis
Post-Laminectomy Syndrome
Pyogenic Arthritis
Repeated Shoulder Dislocation
Runner's Knee
Sacral Fracture
Scapular Fracture
Sciatica
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Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Scoliosis
Shoulder Dislocation
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spina Bifida
Spinal Osteophyte
Spine Deformities
Spine Fractures, Traumatic
Spondylitis
Spondylolisthesis
Spondylosis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Systemic Chondromalacia
Tenosynovitis
Thoracic Compression Fracture
Thoracic Spine Fracture
Tibia and Fibula Fractures
Torticollis
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
Biceps Tendon Repair
De Quervain's Release
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Excision of Femur or Knee
Excision of Ganglion
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Excision of Tarsal or Metatarsal
Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement Revision
Joint Drainage
Meniscus Surgery
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
Shoulder Replacement Revision
Somatic Nerve Block
Spine Fracture Treatment
Total Hip Replacement
Trigger Point Injection
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Wound Repair
Wrist Replacement
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    2.8
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    Based on 37 ratings
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    2 Star
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    About Dr. William Fontenot, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1730161886
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Shands Hospital at the University of Florida
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
    Medical Education

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    Dr. William 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.

    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 Femoral Neck Fracture, Hip Fracture and Broken Arm, 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.

    37 patients have reviewed Dr. Fontenot. The overall rating for this provider is 2.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Fontenot.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Fontenot, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Fontenot appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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