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Amanda G. Fontenot, MD

Bariatrics and Weight-Loss Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Amanda G. Fontenot, MD
4.6 of 5 Stars
Based on 273 Patient Verified Ratings
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Amanda G. Fontenot, MD

Bariatrics and Weight-Loss Surgery
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121

Biography

Dr. Amanda Fontenot specializes in bariatric and weight loss surgery at Ochsner Health. She attended Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, and completed her residency in internal medicine at Ochsner Medical Center in 2008. She started her education in obesity medicine with the American Society of Bariatric Physicians in 2010. She gained diplomate status with the American Board of Obesity Medicine in March 2014. Dr. Fontenot has always had an interest in health and fitness, working as a fitness instructor and personal trainer while in college and medical school. Once in practice, Dr. Fontenot could see the need for more definitive advice and treatment plans to help patients struggling with their weight and the health consequences they faced because of it. In her words, "Obesity medicine has become a rewarding practice for helping patients to change their health and their lives. I help to form individualized diet and exercise plans, prescribe medications, and help to manage pre- and post-op patients, while using evidence-based practices, with compassion and empathy."

Education and Training

Graduate School

Tulane

Medical School

Meharry Medical College

Residency

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine - Internal Medicine

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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

To obtain patient ratings and comments, we partner with Press Ganey, an independent patient satisfaction company that works with more than 26,000 healthcare organizations to improve the patient experience. These patient verified ratings are based on the “likelihood to recommend” physician scores on the nationally developed Medical Practice Survey. Actual top box results for this question are translated to a 1-5 scale, and the star scores are measured on that scale, with 5 being the best score.

May 2024

She always answer my questions and explain

May 2024

Dr. Fontenot is very understanding and listens to me about my concerns about my mental and physical well being as I am going through my weight loss journey. She has a very positive outlook and is always supportive and encouraging me to continue with my efforts and not get overwhelmed when things are difficult. I greatly appreciate her support and encouragement.

May 2024

Dr Fontenot answered all of my questions thoroughly. She was knowledgeable, more than competent and understanding. She gave me a realistic goal for losing weight. She understood my drive to do so was to take the pressure off of my back / body because of my disability caused by my back.

May 2024

The best and caring about my needs!

May 2024

Easy to work with

April 2024

Genuinely heartfelt visit, motivated and uplifting to continue

April 2024

Good

April 2024

The Care Provider Is An Amazing Doctor Who Takes Great Confidence In What She Dose and The Care She Gives Her Patients!!!!!!

March 2024

Provider used care and concern when answering my questions.

March 2024

Engaged, knowledgeable & kind

March 2024

Physician moved too fast with what she had to tell me - stressed me out.

March 2024

My provider showed genuine interest and care during my clinic visit

March 2024

Dr Fontenot is always courteous and shares during my exam time.

March 2024

Dr. Fontenot is supportive and not condescending while discussing my personal/medical issues.

March 2024

Good

February 2024

Excellent

February 2024

The care provider asked me questions, listened to my concerns and was very knowledgeable. She explained my results to me and provided me with a nutritional plan to aid in my weight loss journey.

February 2024

Excellent doctor.

February 2024

Great experience

February 2024

The doctor was very helpful when explaining to me how it worked

January 2024

Everything was covered completely with all questions being asked and answered.

January 2024

Dr Fontenot is a fabulous doctor.

January 2024

Very kind, down to earth and truly listened

January 2024

Dr Fontenot is excellent - she gives me great advice and I appreciate receiving her care.

January 2024

Good