FFH announces new contract physician

The Franklin Foundation Hospital Board of Commissioners has announced a new contract with Dr. Kristi Prejeant.
Dr. Prejeant is a general surgeon who lives in Centerville with her family. Dr. Prejeant will start her practice at Franklin Foundation Hospital Medical Office Building, located at 200 Medical Drive, on April 4. Dr. Prejeant currently has a private practice in Morgan City but will be available in Franklin as well.
“We are happy to have Dr. Prejeant join the FFH family,” hospital board chairman Eugene Foulcard said. “By bringing Dr. Prejeant on-board, it means that FFH will have total surgical coverage, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. Dr. Prejeant and Dr. Buechter will rotate practice weeks allowing FFH to have that full coverage. Patients in our service area will be able to receive General Surgery services whenever needed without having to leave the community.”
“I’m happy to expand my practice to the Franklin area,” Prejeant said. “I look forward to working with all the medical staff in the community to meet the needs of our local residents. My family and I have lived in the area for 5 years and we love South Louisiana.”
For all inquiries or to make an appointment to see Dr. Prejeant, call 337-828-5099. Dr. Prejeant offers general surgery services but also includes: laparoscopic (minimally invasive); abdominal; breast; hernia; endoscopy; colonoscopy and much more.
FFH is a 22-bed Critical Care Access Facility featuring: Hospitalist Program, 24 hour Emergency Room, patient / Outpatient Surgery, Wound Care Clinic, Obstetrics Service with Nursery, Intensive Care Unit, Skilled Nursing Services, Laboratory Services, Outpatient Therapy Services, Radiology Services, Respiratory Therapy Services, Nutrition and Dietician Services and so much more. Physician services are provided at the FFH Medical Office Building and Baldwin Clinic.
Franklin Foundation Hospital’s mission is to promote and provide quality healthcare services which meet the needs and exceed the expectations of our patients and customers in an environment of dignity and respect.