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Dr. Amanda Fontenot, MD

Dr. Amanda Fontenot, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Amanda Fontenot, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in New Orleans, LA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Meharry Medical College in 2005. She is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 49 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (49 reviews)

Practice

1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(504) 842-2701

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Fontenot specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Fontenot's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fontenot

4.2

49 ratings, 8 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
16%
16%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 04, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jack Smith – Nov 17, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 05, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
C. Matthews in New Orleans, LA – Jun 24, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
River Ridge , LA – Nov 26, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 people found this helpful
Helpful
DISAPPOINTED in New Orleans – Aug 15, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Westwego, LA – Jul 22, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 16, 2015
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Know Before You Go

About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Fontenot believes in empowering patients to make better health care decisions through education about how both medications and/or  life style changes can help them live the longest and best life possible.

biography

Dr. Fontenot is board certified Internal Medicine and a diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine.  In addition to her training in general medicine for adults, she pursues additional knowledge, training and peer recoginition as a...read more

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • Internal Medicine

  • Obesity Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation

    Internship Hospital, 2006

  • Meharry Medical College

    Medical School, 2005

  • Florida A&m University

    Undergraduate School, 2000
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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  • Obesity Medicine Association and The Obesity Society, Member

  • Polyarticular Gout with Spinal Involvement, JCR of Clinical Rheumatology 14(3) 188-189, June 2008,

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Locations

Practice

Ochsner Clinic Foundation1514 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121
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Practice

Ohc-Center for Primary Care and Wellness1401 Jefferson Hwy New Orleans, LA 70121
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ochsner Medical Center

    1516 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

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