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Dr. Thomas Fontenot, MD

Dr. Thomas Fontenot, MD

Family Medicine*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Thomas Fontenot, MD is a family medicine physician in Ville Platte, LA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Savoy Medical Center and Mercy Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 6 reviews 5 Star Rating (6 reviews)

Practice

417 E Lincoln Rd Ville Platte, LA 70586
(337) 363-7744

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • 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

5.0

6 ratings, 2 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Jul 23, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 07, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Thomas Fontenot, MD is a family medicine physician in Ville Platte, LA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine in 1986. He is affiliated with medical...read more

  • Family 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.

  • Moss Regional Hospital

    Residency Hospital, 1989

  • Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1986

  • Moss Regional Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1986
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Locations

Practice

Thomas G. Fontenot MD417 E Lincoln Rd Ville Platte, LA 70586
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Savoy Medical Center

    801 Poinciana Ave
    Mamou, LA 70554
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    95%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    19% higher than the national average

    88%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center

    1214 Coolidge Blvd
    Lafayette, LA 70503

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

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

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Mercy Regional Medical Center

    800 E Main St
    Ville Platte, LA 70586

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

    87%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    11% higher than the national average

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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