Dr. Benjamin Scott Fontenot, MD

Dr. Benjamin Fontenot is a family medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the American University of Integrative Sciences St. Maarten School of Medicine and completed his residency at University Medical Center. With 12 years of experience in family medicine, he provides comprehensive care for patients of all ages. Dr. Fontenot is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve diverse communities in southwest Louisiana.

Dr. Fontenot practices at multiple locations throughout Lake Charles, Louisiana, with hospital affiliations including Christus Ochsner Saint Patrick Hospital, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, and Christus Ochsner Lake Area Hospital. He specializes in managing high cholesterol conditions in children and teens, as well as treating chronic lung disease. His practice includes performing blood work such as complete blood counts and kidney function tests to monitor patient health.