Christopher Fontenot, D.O.
Family Medicine
Department of Family Medicine
LSUHSC-University Hospitals and Clinics
Christopher Fontenot, D.O. is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Ochsner University Hospital and Clinics. A native of Opelousas, Louisiana, Dr. Fontenot pursued his undergraduate studies at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette before earning his medical degree from William Carey University in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
Dr. Fontenot completed his residency at the LSUHSC Family Medicine Residency Program in Lafayette, Louisiana. He spent four years as a hospitalist and ER physician before transitioning to academic medicine. He now serves as a Clinical Preceptor, Hospital Medicine Director for Family Medicine, Director of the Wound Care Clinic, Director of Scholarly Activity, and Hospice Medical Director for a Lafayette facility.
A devoted husband and father of four, Dr. Fontenot enjoys hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. He is committed to compassionate care, medical education, and leadership in family medicine.