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Cathi Ellen Fontenot MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
3700 Saint Charles Ave New Orleans LA, 70115About
Dr. Cathi Fontenot is a cardiologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Fontenot specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Fontenot also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
Education and Training
Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1984
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1984
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Asthma
- High Cholesterol
- Allergies
- Arthritis
- Osteoarthritis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Hay Fever (allergic Rhinitis)
- Bronchitis
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Nearby Providers
- Edward St. Martin M.D.2633 Napoleon Avenue New Orleans Louisiana 70115
- Chad Dugas M.D.1401 Foucher St Ste 2071 New Orleans LA 70115
- Sanjay Kamboj M.D.3700 Saint Charles Ave New Orleans LA 70115
- Nay K. Htyte3000 Magazine Street New Orleans Louisiana 70115
- Kamran Khoobehi MD4500 Magazine St. New Orleans LA 70115
- Sudhanva Upendra Wadgaonkar MD3715 Prytania St New Orleans LA 70115
Nearest Hospitals
ST CHARLES SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLCl
1717 ST CHARLES AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70130