Overview
Eric Fontenot is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Fontenot is highly rated in 61 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Watermelon Stomach, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
1701 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
2770 3rd Ave, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Fontenot has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Eric Fontenot
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Eric Fontenot?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Eric Fontenot by calling their office at 337-494-4785. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Eric Fontenot a top-rated expert for Watermelon Stomach?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Eric Fontenot is classified as an Distinguished expert for Watermelon Stomach, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Eric Fontenot specialize in?
While Dr. Eric Fontenot is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Watermelon Stomach, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Turcot Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Eric Fontenot participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Eric Fontenot has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Watermelon Stomach. You can view a list of Dr. Eric Fontenot's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Eric Fontenot accept my insurance?
Dr. Eric Fontenot accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 337-494-4785 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Fontenot isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Fontenot isDistinguished. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Fontenot isDistinguished. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.
- Advanced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Fontenot isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- AchalasiaDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- AscitesDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Fontenot isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.