Stephanie LaFontaine, MD
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Stephanie LaFontaine, MD
Gastroenterologist with Wellstar since 2022.
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Education & Training
Doctor of Medicine
Office Locations
Expertise
Specialties
- Gastroenterology
Education & Training
- Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Degree
- Doctor of Medicine
Residency
- St. Louis University School of Medicine
Fellowship
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine - GI
Hospital Affiliations
- Wellstar Cobb Hospital
- Wellstar Douglas Hospital
- Wellstar Kennestone Hospital
- Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Languages spoken
- English
Patient Reviews
Overall patient rating
4.8Based on 252 patient ratings
- I'd recommend this provider to family and friends
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- I'd recommend this practice to family and friends
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- Listened to me carefully
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- Shared the right amount of information
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- Earned my trust
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Patient Reviews
5
Dr. Lafontaine and her staff are very friendly. Dr. Lafontaine takes her time with her patients and explains everything in great detail, which is very much appreciated. I would like to say I would recommend this office to anyone that I come in contact with because they're very pleasant and they really do care about their patients. Thank you.
August 19, 2026
5
Yes, I had a very great experience and visit at the doctor's office and Dr. LaFontaine was fantastic. The staff was great. Their greeting was fantastic. They were very informative, professional, courteous. I was very well informed and I'm very pleased. And I would recommend this practice and this doctor and this staff to my family and friends. I am very well pleased. And Dr. Stephanie LaFontaine is absolutely fantastic. She is terrific. And all of the staff that was there that helped me and worked with me, they were terrific.
August 19, 2026
5
Khia And Linda were excellent. Dr Fontaine had a great warming personality.
August 16, 2026
5
Outstanding doctor helped me with a very difficult problem that many other doctors could not. A terrific experience and much appreciation.
August 19, 2026
5
Top notch practice! The best.
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine, Toneshia, and Khia were were all very friendly, kind and courteous which made my visit a pleasant one. Dr. LaFontaine listened to my concerns answered all the questions l had and gave me information necessary concerning my visit. I was very pleased with my visit to her office.
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine and her staff were great.
July 25, 2026
5
Excellent practice. Everyone was very professional and caring. There is no finer Gastroenterologist than Dr LaFontaine. I met her last year when I moved here and she always answers my questions and works with me for plan of care. I am very fortunate to be her patient. I have recommended her to several individuals !! So glad she is my family's GI!
July 25, 2026
5
personable and caring staff
July 24, 2026
5
I would like to say from the front desk to the scheduling, each one is so personable and caring. Dr. LaFontaine(sp) was so kind and attentive to all my concerns. I am really thankful to have her as my dr. Also, Linda 1 & Linda 2 were absolutely amazing, great job!
July 19, 2026
5
Doctor gave very informative information about what I needed to do to prepare me for my procedure. Also, nurse and technician were very helpful and nice. I think I am going to love it here.
July 18, 2026
5
Dr. Lafontaine is a great doctor, I feel like. She was very attentive to my needs and to listening to me. The only thing I don't like about it is that she's moving to the Austel location, and I don't like that. It's not as convenient for me. So that's the only thing, only complaint I have. So thank you very much.
July 19, 2026
5
The staff and doctor answered all my questions and did an excellent job of explaining the procedure and the risks involved
July 3, 2026
5
I was very pleased by the treatment I received from the doctor and the support staff.
July 3, 2026
5
The staff was pleasant and professional. I was very comfortable with them and they talked me through their portion of the visit. They were very nice.
July 3, 2026
4
Wait time was unacceptable. Did not get called back to the exam room until 50min after my apt time.
June 28, 2026
5
Dr LaFontaine was very thorough in her approach. I was very satisfied.
June 26, 2026
5
The staff was so nice
June 14, 2026
5
Everyone was extremely nice and professional. The visit wasn't that long. I was in and out in a very nice time.
June 14, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine was wonderful and so was her care team! The whole experience was great and I highly recommend.
June 13, 2026
5
The service was excellent and the CNA Linda was great! I really like my doctor She does a thorough job and explains everything. .
June 9, 2026
5
I love everything about this office and personnel
June 9, 2026
5
Good people!
June 7, 2026
5
Very attentive and helpful
June 7, 2026
5
Everyone was so polite, courteous, caring, knowledgeable, respectful and demonstrated such patience. They made sure I fully understood the process and procedure. All of my concerns were addressed. They really, really do care about there patients.
June 7, 2026
4
Dr. La Fatang was very warm, very professional. She listened and I felt very comfortable with her.
June 10, 2026
5
Dr Lafontaine was extremely thorough and explaining everything to me. She is also very nice and I feel comfortable in her care.
June 10, 2026
5
I had an exceptional experience from check in to check out. Every single person I met with was caring and showed the utmost level of customer care. The nurse I met with for vitals was incredibly friendly. The doctor spent tons of time with me, making me feel comfortable and walking me through everything. The scheduler showed kindness and compassion. This whole Vinings office is beyond top notch.
June 5, 2026
5
Great friendly knowledgeable doc! Great friendly staff!
June 5, 2026
5
It is always a pleasant experience even though I don't want to have to be at the doctor's office! Dr. Lafontaine and her staff are so friendly and treat me with great respect and kindness! You don't find that very much anymore.
June 1, 2026
5
Dr. Lafontaine and her staff are very friendly. Dr. Lafontaine takes her time with her patients and explains everything in great detail, which is very much appreciated. I would like to say I would recommend this office to anyone that I come in contact with because they're very pleasant and they really do care about their patients. Thank you.
August 19, 2026
5
Yes, I had a very great experience and visit at the doctor's office and Dr. LaFontaine was fantastic. The staff was great. Their greeting was fantastic. They were very informative, professional, courteous. I was very well informed and I'm very pleased. And I would recommend this practice and this doctor and this staff to my family and friends. I am very well pleased. And Dr. Stephanie LaFontaine is absolutely fantastic. She is terrific. And all of the staff that was there that helped me and worked with me, they were terrific.
August 19, 2026
5
Khia And Linda were excellent. Dr Fontaine had a great warming personality.
August 16, 2026
5
Outstanding doctor helped me with a very difficult problem that many other doctors could not. A terrific experience and much appreciation.
August 19, 2026
5
Top notch practice! The best.
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine, Toneshia, and Khia were were all very friendly, kind and courteous which made my visit a pleasant one. Dr. LaFontaine listened to my concerns answered all the questions l had and gave me information necessary concerning my visit. I was very pleased with my visit to her office.
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine and her staff were great.
July 25, 2026
5
Excellent practice. Everyone was very professional and caring. There is no finer Gastroenterologist than Dr LaFontaine. I met her last year when I moved here and she always answers my questions and works with me for plan of care. I am very fortunate to be her patient. I have recommended her to several individuals !! So glad she is my family's GI!
July 25, 2026
5
personable and caring staff
July 24, 2026
5
I would like to say from the front desk to the scheduling, each one is so personable and caring. Dr. LaFontaine(sp) was so kind and attentive to all my concerns. I am really thankful to have her as my dr. Also, Linda 1 & Linda 2 were absolutely amazing, great job!
July 19, 2026
5
Doctor gave very informative information about what I needed to do to prepare me for my procedure. Also, nurse and technician were very helpful and nice. I think I am going to love it here.
July 18, 2026
5
Dr. Lafontaine is a great doctor, I feel like. She was very attentive to my needs and to listening to me. The only thing I don't like about it is that she's moving to the Austel location, and I don't like that. It's not as convenient for me. So that's the only thing, only complaint I have. So thank you very much.
July 19, 2026
5
The staff and doctor answered all my questions and did an excellent job of explaining the procedure and the risks involved
July 3, 2026
5
I was very pleased by the treatment I received from the doctor and the support staff.
July 3, 2026
5
The staff was pleasant and professional. I was very comfortable with them and they talked me through their portion of the visit. They were very nice.
July 3, 2026
5
Dr LaFontaine was very thorough in her approach. I was very satisfied.
June 26, 2026
5
The staff was so nice
June 14, 2026
5
Everyone was extremely nice and professional. The visit wasn't that long. I was in and out in a very nice time.
June 14, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine was wonderful and so was her care team! The whole experience was great and I highly recommend.
June 13, 2026
5
The service was excellent and the CNA Linda was great! I really like my doctor She does a thorough job and explains everything. .
June 9, 2026
5
I love everything about this office and personnel
June 9, 2026
5
Good people!
June 7, 2026
5
Very attentive and helpful
June 7, 2026
5
Everyone was so polite, courteous, caring, knowledgeable, respectful and demonstrated such patience. They made sure I fully understood the process and procedure. All of my concerns were addressed. They really, really do care about there patients.
June 7, 2026
5
Dr Lafontaine was extremely thorough and explaining everything to me. She is also very nice and I feel comfortable in her care.
June 10, 2026
5
I had an exceptional experience from check in to check out. Every single person I met with was caring and showed the utmost level of customer care. The nurse I met with for vitals was incredibly friendly. The doctor spent tons of time with me, making me feel comfortable and walking me through everything. The scheduler showed kindness and compassion. This whole Vinings office is beyond top notch.
June 5, 2026
5
Great friendly knowledgeable doc! Great friendly staff!
June 5, 2026
5
It is always a pleasant experience even though I don't want to have to be at the doctor's office! Dr. Lafontaine and her staff are so friendly and treat me with great respect and kindness! You don't find that very much anymore.
June 1, 2026
4
Wait time was unacceptable. Did not get called back to the exam room until 50min after my apt time.
June 28, 2026
4
Dr. La Fatang was very warm, very professional. She listened and I felt very comfortable with her.
June 10, 2026
4
Wait time was unacceptable. Did not get called back to the exam room until 50min after my apt time.
June 28, 2026
4
Dr. La Fatang was very warm, very professional. She listened and I felt very comfortable with her.
June 10, 2026
5
Dr. Lafontaine and her staff are very friendly. Dr. Lafontaine takes her time with her patients and explains everything in great detail, which is very much appreciated. I would like to say I would recommend this office to anyone that I come in contact with because they're very pleasant and they really do care about their patients. Thank you.
August 19, 2026
5
Yes, I had a very great experience and visit at the doctor's office and Dr. LaFontaine was fantastic. The staff was great. Their greeting was fantastic. They were very informative, professional, courteous. I was very well informed and I'm very pleased. And I would recommend this practice and this doctor and this staff to my family and friends. I am very well pleased. And Dr. Stephanie LaFontaine is absolutely fantastic. She is terrific. And all of the staff that was there that helped me and worked with me, they were terrific.
August 19, 2026
5
Khia And Linda were excellent. Dr Fontaine had a great warming personality.
August 16, 2026
5
Outstanding doctor helped me with a very difficult problem that many other doctors could not. A terrific experience and much appreciation.
August 19, 2026
5
Top notch practice! The best.
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine, Toneshia, and Khia were were all very friendly, kind and courteous which made my visit a pleasant one. Dr. LaFontaine listened to my concerns answered all the questions l had and gave me information necessary concerning my visit. I was very pleased with my visit to her office.
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine and her staff were great.
July 25, 2026
5
Excellent practice. Everyone was very professional and caring. There is no finer Gastroenterologist than Dr LaFontaine. I met her last year when I moved here and she always answers my questions and works with me for plan of care. I am very fortunate to be her patient. I have recommended her to several individuals !! So glad she is my family's GI!
July 25, 2026
5
personable and caring staff
July 24, 2026
5
I would like to say from the front desk to the scheduling, each one is so personable and caring. Dr. LaFontaine(sp) was so kind and attentive to all my concerns. I am really thankful to have her as my dr. Also, Linda 1 & Linda 2 were absolutely amazing, great job!
July 19, 2026
5
Doctor gave very informative information about what I needed to do to prepare me for my procedure. Also, nurse and technician were very helpful and nice. I think I am going to love it here.
July 18, 2026
5
Dr. Lafontaine is a great doctor, I feel like. She was very attentive to my needs and to listening to me. The only thing I don't like about it is that she's moving to the Austel location, and I don't like that. It's not as convenient for me. So that's the only thing, only complaint I have. So thank you very much.
July 19, 2026
5
The staff and doctor answered all my questions and did an excellent job of explaining the procedure and the risks involved
July 3, 2026
5
I was very pleased by the treatment I received from the doctor and the support staff.
July 3, 2026
5
The staff was pleasant and professional. I was very comfortable with them and they talked me through their portion of the visit. They were very nice.
July 3, 2026
5
Dr LaFontaine was very thorough in her approach. I was very satisfied.
June 26, 2026
5
The staff was so nice
June 14, 2026
5
Everyone was extremely nice and professional. The visit wasn't that long. I was in and out in a very nice time.
June 14, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine was wonderful and so was her care team! The whole experience was great and I highly recommend.
June 13, 2026
5
The service was excellent and the CNA Linda was great! I really like my doctor She does a thorough job and explains everything. .
June 9, 2026
5
I love everything about this office and personnel
June 9, 2026
5
Good people!
June 7, 2026
5
Very attentive and helpful
June 7, 2026
5
Everyone was so polite, courteous, caring, knowledgeable, respectful and demonstrated such patience. They made sure I fully understood the process and procedure. All of my concerns were addressed. They really, really do care about there patients.
June 7, 2026
5
Dr Lafontaine was extremely thorough and explaining everything to me. She is also very nice and I feel comfortable in her care.
June 10, 2026
5
I had an exceptional experience from check in to check out. Every single person I met with was caring and showed the utmost level of customer care. The nurse I met with for vitals was incredibly friendly. The doctor spent tons of time with me, making me feel comfortable and walking me through everything. The scheduler showed kindness and compassion. This whole Vinings office is beyond top notch.
June 5, 2026
5
Great friendly knowledgeable doc! Great friendly staff!
June 5, 2026
5
It is always a pleasant experience even though I don't want to have to be at the doctor's office! Dr. Lafontaine and her staff are so friendly and treat me with great respect and kindness! You don't find that very much anymore.
June 1, 2026
5
Outstanding doctor helped me with a very difficult problem that many other doctors could not. A terrific experience and much appreciation.
August 19, 2026
5
Dr. Lafontaine and her staff are very friendly. Dr. Lafontaine takes her time with her patients and explains everything in great detail, which is very much appreciated. I would like to say I would recommend this office to anyone that I come in contact with because they're very pleasant and they really do care about their patients. Thank you.
August 19, 2026
5
Yes, I had a very great experience and visit at the doctor's office and Dr. LaFontaine was fantastic. The staff was great. Their greeting was fantastic. They were very informative, professional, courteous. I was very well informed and I'm very pleased. And I would recommend this practice and this doctor and this staff to my family and friends. I am very well pleased. And Dr. Stephanie LaFontaine is absolutely fantastic. She is terrific. And all of the staff that was there that helped me and worked with me, they were terrific.
August 19, 2026
5
Khia And Linda were excellent. Dr Fontaine had a great warming personality.
August 16, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine and her staff were great.
July 25, 2026
5
Excellent practice. Everyone was very professional and caring. There is no finer Gastroenterologist than Dr LaFontaine. I met her last year when I moved here and she always answers my questions and works with me for plan of care. I am very fortunate to be her patient. I have recommended her to several individuals !! So glad she is my family's GI!
July 25, 2026
5
Top notch practice! The best.
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine, Toneshia, and Khia were were all very friendly, kind and courteous which made my visit a pleasant one. Dr. LaFontaine listened to my concerns answered all the questions l had and gave me information necessary concerning my visit. I was very pleased with my visit to her office.
July 25, 2026
5
personable and caring staff
July 24, 2026
5
Dr. Lafontaine is a great doctor, I feel like. She was very attentive to my needs and to listening to me. The only thing I don't like about it is that she's moving to the Austel location, and I don't like that. It's not as convenient for me. So that's the only thing, only complaint I have. So thank you very much.
July 19, 2026
5
I would like to say from the front desk to the scheduling, each one is so personable and caring. Dr. LaFontaine(sp) was so kind and attentive to all my concerns. I am really thankful to have her as my dr. Also, Linda 1 & Linda 2 were absolutely amazing, great job!
July 19, 2026
5
Doctor gave very informative information about what I needed to do to prepare me for my procedure. Also, nurse and technician were very helpful and nice. I think I am going to love it here.
July 18, 2026
5
The staff and doctor answered all my questions and did an excellent job of explaining the procedure and the risks involved
July 3, 2026
5
I was very pleased by the treatment I received from the doctor and the support staff.
July 3, 2026
5
The staff was pleasant and professional. I was very comfortable with them and they talked me through their portion of the visit. They were very nice.
July 3, 2026
4
Wait time was unacceptable. Did not get called back to the exam room until 50min after my apt time.
June 28, 2026
5
Dr LaFontaine was very thorough in her approach. I was very satisfied.
June 26, 2026
5
The staff was so nice
June 14, 2026
5
Everyone was extremely nice and professional. The visit wasn't that long. I was in and out in a very nice time.
June 14, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine was wonderful and so was her care team! The whole experience was great and I highly recommend.
June 13, 2026
4
Dr. La Fatang was very warm, very professional. She listened and I felt very comfortable with her.
June 10, 2026
5
Dr Lafontaine was extremely thorough and explaining everything to me. She is also very nice and I feel comfortable in her care.
June 10, 2026
5
The service was excellent and the CNA Linda was great! I really like my doctor She does a thorough job and explains everything. .
June 9, 2026
5
I love everything about this office and personnel
June 9, 2026
5
Good people!
June 7, 2026
5
Very attentive and helpful
June 7, 2026
5
Everyone was so polite, courteous, caring, knowledgeable, respectful and demonstrated such patience. They made sure I fully understood the process and procedure. All of my concerns were addressed. They really, really do care about there patients.
June 7, 2026
5
I had an exceptional experience from check in to check out. Every single person I met with was caring and showed the utmost level of customer care. The nurse I met with for vitals was incredibly friendly. The doctor spent tons of time with me, making me feel comfortable and walking me through everything. The scheduler showed kindness and compassion. This whole Vinings office is beyond top notch.
June 5, 2026
5
Great friendly knowledgeable doc! Great friendly staff!
June 5, 2026
5
It is always a pleasant experience even though I don't want to have to be at the doctor's office! Dr. Lafontaine and her staff are so friendly and treat me with great respect and kindness! You don't find that very much anymore.
June 1, 2026
5
It is always a pleasant experience even though I don't want to have to be at the doctor's office! Dr. Lafontaine and her staff are so friendly and treat me with great respect and kindness! You don't find that very much anymore.
June 1, 2026
5
Great friendly knowledgeable doc! Great friendly staff!
June 5, 2026
5
I had an exceptional experience from check in to check out. Every single person I met with was caring and showed the utmost level of customer care. The nurse I met with for vitals was incredibly friendly. The doctor spent tons of time with me, making me feel comfortable and walking me through everything. The scheduler showed kindness and compassion. This whole Vinings office is beyond top notch.
June 5, 2026
5
Everyone was so polite, courteous, caring, knowledgeable, respectful and demonstrated such patience. They made sure I fully understood the process and procedure. All of my concerns were addressed. They really, really do care about there patients.
June 7, 2026
5
Very attentive and helpful
June 7, 2026
5
Good people!
June 7, 2026
5
I love everything about this office and personnel
June 9, 2026
5
The service was excellent and the CNA Linda was great! I really like my doctor She does a thorough job and explains everything. .
June 9, 2026
5
Dr Lafontaine was extremely thorough and explaining everything to me. She is also very nice and I feel comfortable in her care.
June 10, 2026
4
Dr. La Fatang was very warm, very professional. She listened and I felt very comfortable with her.
June 10, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine was wonderful and so was her care team! The whole experience was great and I highly recommend.
June 13, 2026
5
Everyone was extremely nice and professional. The visit wasn't that long. I was in and out in a very nice time.
June 14, 2026
5
The staff was so nice
June 14, 2026
5
Dr LaFontaine was very thorough in her approach. I was very satisfied.
June 26, 2026
4
Wait time was unacceptable. Did not get called back to the exam room until 50min after my apt time.
June 28, 2026
5
The staff was pleasant and professional. I was very comfortable with them and they talked me through their portion of the visit. They were very nice.
July 3, 2026
5
I was very pleased by the treatment I received from the doctor and the support staff.
July 3, 2026
5
The staff and doctor answered all my questions and did an excellent job of explaining the procedure and the risks involved
July 3, 2026
5
Doctor gave very informative information about what I needed to do to prepare me for my procedure. Also, nurse and technician were very helpful and nice. I think I am going to love it here.
July 18, 2026
5
I would like to say from the front desk to the scheduling, each one is so personable and caring. Dr. LaFontaine(sp) was so kind and attentive to all my concerns. I am really thankful to have her as my dr. Also, Linda 1 & Linda 2 were absolutely amazing, great job!
July 19, 2026
5
Dr. Lafontaine is a great doctor, I feel like. She was very attentive to my needs and to listening to me. The only thing I don't like about it is that she's moving to the Austel location, and I don't like that. It's not as convenient for me. So that's the only thing, only complaint I have. So thank you very much.
July 19, 2026
5
personable and caring staff
July 24, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine, Toneshia, and Khia were were all very friendly, kind and courteous which made my visit a pleasant one. Dr. LaFontaine listened to my concerns answered all the questions l had and gave me information necessary concerning my visit. I was very pleased with my visit to her office.
July 25, 2026
5
Top notch practice! The best.
July 25, 2026
5
Excellent practice. Everyone was very professional and caring. There is no finer Gastroenterologist than Dr LaFontaine. I met her last year when I moved here and she always answers my questions and works with me for plan of care. I am very fortunate to be her patient. I have recommended her to several individuals !! So glad she is my family's GI!
July 25, 2026
5
Dr. LaFontaine and her staff were great.
July 25, 2026
5
Khia And Linda were excellent. Dr Fontaine had a great warming personality.
August 16, 2026
5
Dr. Lafontaine and her staff are very friendly. Dr. Lafontaine takes her time with her patients and explains everything in great detail, which is very much appreciated. I would like to say I would recommend this office to anyone that I come in contact with because they're very pleasant and they really do care about their patients. Thank you.
August 19, 2026
5
Yes, I had a very great experience and visit at the doctor's office and Dr. LaFontaine was fantastic. The staff was great. Their greeting was fantastic. They were very informative, professional, courteous. I was very well informed and I'm very pleased. And I would recommend this practice and this doctor and this staff to my family and friends. I am very well pleased. And Dr. Stephanie LaFontaine is absolutely fantastic. She is terrific. And all of the staff that was there that helped me and worked with me, they were terrific.
August 19, 2026
5
Outstanding doctor helped me with a very difficult problem that many other doctors could not. A terrific experience and much appreciation.
August 19, 2026
Stephanie LaFontaine, MD
Gastroenterologist with Wellstar since 2022
Rating
4.8
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Specialties
Gastroenterology
Education
Doctor of Medicine
Medical School
Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Residency
St. Louis University School of Medicine
Fellowship
Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine - GI
Spoken Languages
English
Hospital Affiliations
Wellstar Cobb Hospital Wellstar Douglas Hospital Wellstar Kennestone Hospital Wellstar Windy Hill Hospital
Office Locations
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www.wellstar.org/physicians/stephanie-lafontaine-md
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