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Dr. Ray Fontenot, MD

Dr. Ray Fontenot, MD

Ear, Nose, and Throat*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Ray Fontenot, MD is a head & neck surgery otolaryngologist in Beaumont, TX and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine in 1984. He is affiliated with Trinity Hospitals. He is accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

740 Hospital Dr Ste 300 Beaumont, TX 77701
(409) 212-8111

Dr. Fontenot is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Fontenot specializes in the area of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Fontenot's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fontenot

4.1

17 ratings, 4 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
24%
24%

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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Jul 02, 2019
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What went well
No results
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
  • Long wait times
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
LINDSEY in Beaumont, TX – Aug 18, 2016
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Cpotts in Lumberton, Tx – Feb 12, 2016
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sheila Moody in Warren, TX 77664 – Feb 10, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Ray Fontenot is a native of Mamou, Louisiana.  He graduated from Louisiana State University in 1980.  He continued his post graduate education by completing a general surgery internship and otolaryngology residency at University of...read more

  • Ear, Nose, and Throat

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

  • University Tx Med Br

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • University Tx Med Br

    Internship Hospital, 1985

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center New Orleans School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery®
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Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery
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Dr. Fontenot is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Ear, Nose, and Throat

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    Locations

    Practice

    Southeast Texas Ear Nose & Throat LLP740 Hospital Dr Ste 300 Beaumont, TX 77701
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    Practice

    Office101 3rd Ave SW Minot, ND 58701
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    Practice

    Hhcss LLC2633 McKinney Ave Ste 130 Dallas, TX 75204
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Trinity Hospitals

      407 3rd St SE
      Minot, ND 58701

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

      81%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% lower than the national average

      69%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      7% lower than the national average

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