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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
All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.
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Dr. Fontenot is great. Very encouraging as I have navigated this weight loss journey. I'm grateful to be under her care and guidance.
She's great and I have referred her to all I know.
Excellent
Dr. Fontenot did a wonderful job
Excellent
I would recommend this care provider to others
Dr Fontenot always listens , explains the medication side effects and implication on ones health. Give additional info to assist with weigh lost proram. Very satisfied with her as my physician
Great experience!!!
Always informative and attentive.
Excellent
Dr. Fontenot is clearly knowledgeable and I am seeing clear and positive results from the medication she is prescribing but she comes off very rushed and impersonal. She seems to have little interest or care when I try to express barriers or concerns and gives minimal encouragement or feedback regarding the progress I've made. While I am motivated to lose weight with or without the enthusiasm of my doctor, it would be helpful if she pretended to care about my progress during my appointments.
Concerned of my well-being
Dr. Fontenot was not in a rush. She is attentive and nice.
Also really appreciated her doing virtual visits as the hurricane approached.
Great
The provider listen to what I had to say about my situation and we agreed on the type of medication I prefered.
She is awesome
Both the nurse and Dr Amanda were very kind and caring, and answered any questions we asked.
My care provider takes time to listen to and talk to her patients. She asks questions and gives the guidance needed for her patients to be successful. She is knowledgeable and really gives great feedback.
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Excellent
Excellent
Dr. Fontenot is excellent. She discussed my progress, motivates me and makes recommendations for continued wellness and progress.
