- Pediatricians
- LA
- Slidell, LA
- Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD
Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD
Pediatrics•Female•Age 39
Pediatrics
Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD is a Pediatrics Specialist in Slidell, LA and has over 13 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from LA STATE UNIV SCH OF MED IN SHREVEPORT in 2010. She is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore. Her office accepts new patients.

Ochsner Childrens Health Center
2370 Gause Blvd E Slidell, LA 70461Accepting new patients
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- Quiet Hospital
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Dr. Fontenot's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
- Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
- Acne
- Acute Laryngitis
- Acute Pharyngitis
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Tonsillitis
- Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
- ADHD and-or ADD
- Administrative Physical
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- All Types of Food Poisoning
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anemia
- Animal Allergies
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anxiety
- Asthma
- Asthma in Children
- Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
- Back Pain
- Balanitis
- Balanoposthitis
- Bedwetting
- Black Eye
- Blepharitis
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Boil
- Bronchiolitis
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Burn Injuries
- Bursitis
- Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
- Cellulitis
- Chickenpox
- Chlamydia Infections
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Common Cold
- Conduct Disorder
- Constipation
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cough
- Cryotherapy for Warts
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
- Diarrhea
- Dizziness
- Down Syndrome
- Dysentery
- Dyshydrotic Eczema
- Dysphagia
- Ear Ache
- Ear Infection
- Earwax Buildup
- Enteritis
- Fever
- Food Poisoning
- Foot Sprain
- Fracture
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Hair Loss
- Headache
- Heartburn
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Hives
- Hydrocele
- Hypothyroidism
- Immunization Administration
- Impetigo
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
- Knee Sprain
- Lactose Intolerance
- Laryngitis
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Menstrual Disorders (incl. Dysmenorrhea)
- Migraine
- Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
- Motion Sickness
- Nail and Nail Bed Infection
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
- Newborn Jaundice
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Normal Baby Development
- Nosebleed
- Obesity
- Osgood Schlatter Disease
- Otitis Media
- Outer Ear Infection
- Overweight
- Painful Urination (Dysuria)
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pediatric Diseases
- Pediatric Obesity
- Pediatric Overweight
- Pediatric Sports Injuries
- Pharyngitis
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Plantar Wart
- Pneumonia
- Pollen Allergy
- Polyuria
- Proteinuria
- Rash
- Removal of Foreign Body from Ear
- Ringworm
- Rosacea
- Scabies
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Second-Degree Burns
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
- Sprain
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Strep Throat
- Stye
- Suture Removal
- Swimmer's Ear
- Swine Flu
- Tonsillitis
- Torticollis
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vaginitis and-or Vaginosis
- Vertigo
- Viral Enteritis
- Viral Infection
- Warts
- Wellness Examination
- Wheezing
- Wrist Sprain or Strain
- Yeast Infections
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Dr. Fontenot accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Open Access Plus
- First Health
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Navigate HMO
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Does Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD accept new patients?
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What conditions does Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD treat?
Dr. Fontenot frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection, Bronchiolitis, and Abdominal Pain. See more on Healthgrades.
What is Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD's office address?
Dr. Fontenot's office is located at 2370 Gause Blvd E, Slidell, LA 70461. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Is Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD affiliated with any hospitals?
Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center - North Shore.
How much experience does Dr. Cara Fontenot, MD have?
Dr. Fontenot has over 12 years of healthcare experience.
Locations
Ochsner Childrens Health Center
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- Hours
- Mon: 8:00am - 4:45pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 4:45pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 4:45pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 4:45pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 4:45pm
- Sat: 8:00am - 11:45am
- Directions
Pediatric Center/Southwwst LA
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Learn more about how Healthgrades measuresHospital Quality.74% Patients that would definitely recommend, 4% higher than the national average
3 Awards Received
Award Highlight: Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2021)
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