Andre' Fontenot Knapp

Andre' Fontenot Knapp is a highly experienced healthcare professional with a comprehensive background in nursing and cardiology. Currently serving as the Medical Director of Clinical Operations at Acadiana Cares since August 2022, Andre' has also been a Nurse Practitioner at Prime Occupational Medicine since 2014, where responsibilities include being a Board Certified Medical Examiner. Previous positions include managing outpatient cardiac care at Cardiac Electrophysiology from 2011 to 2014 and providing cardiac disease management at Lake Charles Medical and Surgical Clinic from 2008 to 2011. Additional expertise was gained at Capri Wellness Clinic and Medtronic, focusing on device management and patient support. Earlier roles at Ochsner Clinic Foundation, Baton Rouge Cardiology Center, and various nursing positions in intensive care and surgery further solidified Andre's clinical skills. Educational qualifications include a Master’s degree in Nursing from Louisiana State University and a Bachelor's degree in Registered Nursing from East Carolina University.