
Dr. Stephanie LaFontaine, M.D.
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
1107 Memorial Dr Suite G-10 Dalton GA, 30720About
Dr. Stephanie LaFontaine is a gastroenterologist practicing in Dalton, GA. Dr. LaFontaine specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. LaFontaine performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1990
Provider Details
Treatments
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Indigestion
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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Practice At 1107 Memorial Dr Suite G-10
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Lee Martin Strauss M.D.302 POINT NORTH PL DALTON GA 30720
- Dr. Louis Vincent Antignano M.D.302 POINT NORTH PL DALTON GA 30720
- Dr. Daniel Ellis Marcadis M.D.302 POINT NORTH PL DALTON GA 30720
- Dr. Brandee K Albert D.O.302 POINT NORTH PL DALTON GA 30720
- Dr. Narendra M Patel M.D.1102 W WAUGH ST DALTON GA 30720
- Dr. Hasmukh R Patel M.D.1500 Broadrick Dr Dalton GA 30720
Nearest Hospitals
HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 MEMORIAL DRIVE DALTON GA 30720MURRAY MEDICAL CENTERl
707 OLD DALTON ELLIJAY ROAD, PO BOX 1406 CHATSWORTH GA 30705HUTCHESON MEDICAL CENTERl
100 GROSS CRESCENT FORT OGLETHORPE GA 30742HAMILTON MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 MEMORIAL DRIVE DALTON GA 30720HUTCHESON MEDICAL CENTERl
100 GROSS CRESCENT FORT OGLETHORPE GA 30742MURRAY MEDICAL CENTERl
707 OLD DALTON ELLIJAY ROAD, PO BOX 1406 CHATSWORTH GA 30705