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Dr. William Fontenot, MD

Dr. William Fontenot, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. William Fontenot, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Longview, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Fontenot has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery, Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery, and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities Longview Regional Medical Center and CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3 Star Rating
Based on 41 reviews 3 Star Rating (41 reviews)

Practice

709 Hollybrook Dr Ste 3401 Longview, TX 75605
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(903) 753-1778

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Fontenot is affiliated with Longview Regional Medical Center Longview, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence 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

3.0

41 ratings, 27 with a written review
5 Star
41%
41%
4 Star
7%
7%
3 Star
2%
2%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
46%
46%

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RecentHighestLowestMost Helpful
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
2 people found this helpful
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Cindy Diamond – Sep 10, 2024
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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
No results
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Jul 03, 2024
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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
No results
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Jun 29, 2024
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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
No results
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May 21, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
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
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I’m Not a Number – Mar 08, 2024
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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
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 31, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
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Lyn – Jan 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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Charlotte Skiba – Jan 15, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jan 10, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 28, 2023
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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
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Tracy – Oct 05, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
MARICELA FUETNES – Jul 19, 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
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Carol DeArmitt – May 11, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Jul 20, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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May 21, 2021
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No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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May 29, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
8 people found this helpful
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Apr 24, 2019
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 18, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Nathan in Lawrenceburg – Nov 09, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. William Fontenot, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Longview, TX and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Fontenot has extensive experience in Hand & Wrist Surgery, Shoulder & Upper Arm Surgery, and Knee & Lower Limb Surgery....read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Shands Hospital At The University Of Florida

    Residency Hospital, 1999

  • University Of Texas Health Sciences Center At San Antonio Long School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1994
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Locations

Practice

Action Medsource LLC709 Hollybrook Dr Ste 3401 Longview, TX 75605
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Practice

Longview Regional Medical Center2901 4th St Longview, TX 75605
2

Practice

CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center700 E Marshall Ave Longview, TX 75601
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Longview Regional Medical Center

    2901 4th St
    Longview, TX 75605
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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  • CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center-Marshall

    811 S Washington Ave
    Marshall, TX 75670
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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