Summary

Dr. Eric Fontenot is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport. He completed his residency training at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. With 16 years of experience treating digestive and internal health conditions, Dr. Fontenot brings extensive expertise to patient care.

Dr. Fontenot practices at multiple locations throughout Lake Charles, Louisiana, including Memorial Medical Group Gastroenterology and Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. He specializes in treating common digestive issues such as acid reflux, GERD, and colon polyps. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy to diagnose and monitor digestive health concerns.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 16 years of experience
  • 67 insurance plans accepted
  • University Of Tennessee Health Science Center
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 5 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Eric Charles Fontenot has 5 locations

Memorial Medical Group Gastroenterology

2770 3rd Ave Ste 345BLake Charles, LA 70601
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Dr. Eric Charles Fontenot

2770 3rd Ave # 345BLake Charles, LA 70601

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

1701 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601

Memorial Hospital For Women

1900 W Gauthier RdLake Charles, LA 70605

Memorial Medical Group Heart And Vascular

1717 Oak Park Blvd Fl 2Lake Charles, LA 70601
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Lake Charles , LASACRAMENTO , CATallahassee , FLLittleton , CO
Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine Med School: Chamberlain University Med School: Chamberlain University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Eric Charles Fontenot

  • AARP
  • AARP - HMO
  • AARP - Medicare
  • ACE
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicaid
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aflac
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Ambetter
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • APWU
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arkansas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • CHAMPVA - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • GEHA - Medicare
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Golden Rule
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • HealthSmart
  • HFN
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Mutual of Omaha - Medicare
  • Optum Health
  • Pan-American Life Insurance Group
  • Peoples Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Sana
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - EPO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc. - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Eric Charles Fontenot has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Eric Charles Fontenot has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Check-up
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Heartburn
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Immunization
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Physical
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center

Medical School

Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated in 2010

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Eric Fontenot's office located?
Dr. Eric Fontenot's office is located at 2770 3rd Ave Ste 345B, Lake Charles, LA, 70601.
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