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Jovenel Cherenfant, MD

Jovenel Cherenfant, MD

Clinical Areas: General Surgery
Specialties: Surgery
Franciscan Physician Network
Languages Spoken
French, English, Haitian Creole

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Franciscan Physician Network General Surgery Munster

701 Superior Avenue
Suite 2500
Munster, IN 46321

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8:00am - 4:30pm
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8:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday
8:00am - 4:30pm
Friday
8:00am - 4:00pm
Franciscan Physician Network General Surgery Munster

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24 Joliet Street
Dyer, IN 46311

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Franciscan Health Munster

701 Superior Avenue
Munster, IN 46321

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About Me

Education

Medical School:
Temple University School of Medicine

Internship:
Penn State Geisinger-Milton Hershey Medical Ctr

Residency:
Penn State Geisinger-Milton Hershey Medical Ctr

Fellowship:
University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine

Board Certifications

American Board of Surgery

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Insurances Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Anthem HIP
  • Anthem Medicaid
  • BCBS IL
  • CareSource
  • Cigna Health Plans
  • Cigna HealthSpring
  • Cofinity
  • Community Health Alliance
  • Corvel
  • Department of Labor
  • Devoted Health
  • Encore Health Network
  • Franciscan PHO Northern Indiana, LLC.
  • Healthcare Finest Network
  • Humana
  • Lutheran Preferred
  • Managed Health Services
  • Managed Health Services MarketPlace
  • Medicaid IL
  • Medicaid IN
  • Medicare IN
  • Medicare Rail Road
  • MultiPlan/PHCS
  • Preferred Network Access
  • Sagamore
  • SIHO
  • Tricare/Humana Military
  • United Health Care
  • United Health Care Medicaid
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Provider Ratings

4.9 out of 5

(167 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

111 Reviews

07/16/2026

DR CHERENFANT, was very kind and very nice personality. He explained to me what he thought what would be best for my situation and I appreciate that. Dr CHERENFANT was very supportive and knowledgeable. My husband and I trust him and would recommend him to our family and friends.

07/14/2026

He makes me feel very safe. He makes everything seem very simple.

07/13/2026

Dr. Cherenfant is an excellent listener and cares about all his patients. He enjoys what he does and offers the best solution to have solve his patients issues.

07/06/2026

Very compassionate

07/06/2026

Dr Cherenfant put me at ease. He listened to my questions and helped provide solutions. He is very kind.

06/30/2026

Dr. Cherenfant is a great doctor. He has operated on 4 people that I know & they all said I should see him.

06/28/2026

Amazing Dr. I would recommend to anyone that needs care especially surgery. He is very caring and listens to his patients.

06/24/2026

Great dr

06/22/2026

I love the doctor. Very pleasant, very good bedside manners. I love his attitude and demeanor

06/22/2026

From my very first appointment, I knew I was in good hands. He has an exceptional bedside manner — warm, caring, and never makes you feel rushed. When it came time for my surgery, he took the time to explain everything clearly and thoroughly, making sure I fully understood what to expect. That kind of patience and genuine care for his patients is rare and truly means the world when you’re facing any surgery. If you’re looking for a surgeon who treats you like a person and not just a patient, look no further. I am so grateful to have had him as my doctor.

06/16/2026

He removed my cancerous thyroid during a difficult surgery. I’m very grateful that he saved my voice and my life.

06/16/2026

He explains everything and really seems to care.

06/09/2026

Dr. Jovenel Cherenfant has been a very positive experience. He is professional, knowledgeable, and takes the time to listen to concerns without making you feel rushed. He explains things clearly and genuinely seems to care about his patients and their well-being. The office staff has also been courteous and helpful, making visits go smoothly. It is reassuring to have a doctor who is attentive and compassionate. I would definitely recommend Dr. Cherenfant to anyone looking for quality medical care.

06/09/2026

Very friendly and made sure I had all my questions answered. Did not rush me at all. He did not try to push surgery on me.

06/09/2026

I’ve been a patient of Dr. Cherenphant since 2024 and have been in great hands. He cares about his patients want to see them healing.

06/09/2026

Great job with my care

06/08/2026

10+++++ Dr Cherenfant is an excellent surgeon. He will tell you everything about the surgery, exactly what he is going to do. He’ll let you ask anything about the procedure & he is very honest about his expectations. He is a perfectionist when it comes to surgery. He is so easy to talk with.

06/08/2026

He is excey

06/02/2026

Excellent description of my situation and what needs to be done.

05/31/2026

Very kind and helpful Answere all questions listen to problems and suggest solutions which are best for you from diet to exercise to mental health cares about everything

05/30/2026

Very thorough and explained things very well.

05/28/2026

Doctor explained everything very well. He was very attentive and didn’t rush during visits.

05/26/2026

Please see my statement above about how wonderful and exceptional Dr. Jovenel Cherenfant is and I will be recommending him to my friends.

05/26/2026

Dr. Cherenfant is so professional and I really appreciate that he takes the time to listen to any questions or concerns and explains everything in language I can understand.

05/24/2026

He's the best

05/23/2026

Extremely likely.

05/23/2026

Dr. Cherenfant is very caring and explained things to me in a very understandable fashion. I appreciate him taking the time to talk to me. He listened to my concerns and answered my questions.

05/05/2026

I love Dr Cherenfant ♥️ He always has a very good bedside manner , not rushed, takes his time and answer all our questions !!!

05/01/2026

He is very friendly. He takes his time with you. I don’t feel as if he’s rushing through the appointment. He wants to know about you. He is very personable.

04/24/2026

He is extremely through and very good at explaining the medical condition, treatment plan and follow-up.

04/23/2026

I’m very satisfied .

04/21/2026

Very Professional. Attentive. And recommend taking my time take it easy.

04/21/2026

Doctor he was good at listening and very attentive.

04/16/2026

EXPLAINS EVERYTHING VERY CLEARLY.

04/12/2026

Takes his time and is patient and caring

04/11/2026

Dr Cherenfant is considered the best in the midwest.

04/11/2026

compassionate and caring md

04/07/2026

I feel like he is extremely well qualified and trust him to do the best job possible.

04/07/2026

I wrote above how wonderful Dr. Cherenfant is when treating his patients. When you have surgery with Dr. Cherenfant, you are in "good hands." I was told this by several people and they were right.

04/07/2026

He was very helpful, friendly, polite and understanding

04/07/2026

I only want him as my surgeon as he has a good reputation and he has taken care of me many times. He explains things well.

04/06/2026

Dr Cherenfant was extremely thorough. Listened to all of my concerns and did what was best for me. He was extremely calm and concerned which helped my anxiety levels tremendously. I would highly recommend him!

03/30/2026

He is kind, compassionate and always puts me at ease

03/16/2026

Made a very good impression on me.

03/12/2026

Very professional

03/10/2026

He is very respectful and knowledgeable. I did recommend a family remember to him.

03/10/2026

Listened and explained what was going to happen.

03/07/2026

Caring and good listener

03/03/2026

Same as before on the only reason someone uses a doctor surgeon is that their skilled and knowledgeable is reputation says he skilled how he conducts the visit says he is knowledgeable.

03/01/2026

Same as above, however his presence would've been appreciated a little more after the surgery. Other than than he was great.

02/23/2026

All, but the best care I have received by Dr Cherenfant

02/20/2026

Dr. Cherenfant takes time to listen, gave thorough information and covered my questions and concerns.

02/19/2026

He was very friendly and clearly explained everything to me and answered all the questions I had.

02/17/2026

Excellent. Exceptional knowledge caring and compassionate

02/17/2026

He is such a nice and kind human being and a very amazing doctor. He is the only one I would let work on me if I need something done.

02/17/2026

Very friendly

02/14/2026

Very professional and knowledgeable. Gives the best of care and answers all questions and concerns. My husband and I are so grateful to have him as our surgeon. Great results on my parathyroid surgery. Don't even see the scar. Love him. He is very kind.

02/14/2026

He saved my life

02/14/2026

Very friendly and and thoroughly explained everything before the operation.

02/11/2026

Great doctor, and friendly helpful staff.

02/10/2026

Easy to talk to and great listener. Kept eye contact and very explicit in answering all my questions. Professional and kind. Did not rush me.

02/09/2026

He is kind, gentle, makes you feel like he truly cares

02/03/2026

He was my surgeon for my colon surgery and his treatment and follow-up care exceeded my expectation.

01/28/2026

See above that I wrote how excellent Dr. Jovenel Cherenfant is and how fortunate Franciscan Munster Hospital is to have him on their staff.

01/27/2026

Great Doctor

01/23/2026

Great Dr.

01/20/2026

He demonstrates exceptional consideration for his patients.

01/20/2026

DR Cherenfant was very kind and patient , and he made me very comfortable during the visit and exam.

01/17/2026

He is a very skilled and compassionate surgeon.

01/07/2026

He's an excellent doctor. He's skilled and talented in his professional area. His bedside manner is very good: polite, patient, shows patient concern, and answers your questions. Office staff polite, and his medical team is also excellent.

12/20/2025

Doc is a good person and great bedside matter

12/18/2025

Dr Cherenfent was patient and explained all options, not pushing me into unnecessary surgery at this time. The office staff was efficient and pleasant

12/16/2025

He was so friendly, walked in with a big smile. Hugged me at end of visit. Made me feel like I really mattered.

12/16/2025

He is very nice. Will answer all questions. He is very knowledgeable.

12/09/2025

Takes the time to get to know me and my concerns. Always checks my heart and lungs, which I feel is very important.

12/08/2025

Dr.Cherenfant explained everything well and took time with us.

12/08/2025

This was my first time with Dr. Jovenel Cherenfant. He was wonderful - explaining everything that I would have done with my upcoming surgery - assuring me what would be done to treat my Breast Cancer. His staff was very welcoming. I was impressed

12/06/2025

Very pleasant,caring, and informative

12/02/2025

Explained things clearly. It was obvious he cares about my best course of action.

12/01/2025

Takes time to talk to you, explains options, explains what he does what he did and what he could do. He’s just not in an out of the appointment.

11/19/2025

He was knowledgable and friendly and spent considerable time talking with me about my problem.

11/17/2025

dr cherefant very kind and pleasant and thorough

11/17/2025

Makes you fill at ease

11/12/2025

He’s what a dr is all about. Asking the right questions. Showing he cares about you every step of the way. Taking the time to explain anything you don’t understand.

11/03/2025

Very professional. Made me feel at ease.

11/02/2025

He was very kind, thorough and took time to explain everything concerning my upcoming surgery

10/31/2025

Answered all my questions and explained in clear manner.

10/27/2025

He is excellent in his contact, care, nnd follow through. Explains reasoning behind his plan of care, ordered tests, etc.

10/27/2025

He answered all our questions and gave good advice.

10/27/2025

His bedside manner

10/13/2025

Dr. Cherenfant is an extremely knowledgeable and professional surgeon. He is very patient and allow you to ask any questions you may have about your procedure. He is capable of using humor as a mean to relax you about your condition. I would recommend him to anyone.

10/06/2025

Very friendly and understanding. He took his time with me.

10/02/2025

He was absolutely wonderful!! I really loved him & his compassion. I truly appreciate him saving my life & truly caring about me.

09/22/2025

He is calm, informative, in no rush, very very nice.....I really needed calm and I love that he loves and knows God 💖

09/20/2025

He’s very knowledgeable and has excellent patient communication skills. He fosters trust between his patients and himself. I am very pleased with his work. Thank you.

09/16/2025

He is thorough and explains my treatment clearly and plainly. He genuinely cares about my concerns.

09/16/2025

He was very patience with my 85 year old sister-in-law that is hard hearing. He explained things over and over until she understood..I couldn't thank him enough for this..Highly recommend him!!!

09/15/2025

Dr. Cherenfant always take time to explain what he plans to do and why. He always ask if you understand what he explained and if you have any questions for him. He is a major reason I continue to come to this hospital.

09/09/2025

He’s very pleasant and knowledgeable listens to all u have to say. Explains everything to you. If I had to have surgery, he’d be the one to perform it

09/09/2025

Professional, caring, thorough.

09/09/2025

Very friendly put me at ease

09/02/2025

Felt relaxed talking with him for the first time

08/25/2025

He's very good and kind and caring.

08/22/2025

He was patient, attentive, and friendly. Good Listener and he provided clear explanations.

08/19/2025

He is very kind, patient, and explains things in a matter that the average person can understand.

08/18/2025

He’s a great great surgical doctor and professional and respectful

08/12/2025

I really liked him

08/12/2025

Very helpful, answers and explains everything in detail

08/10/2025

Explained everything to me, treated me with respect and came in before surgery to put me at ease.

08/05/2025

Doctor was very pleasant, and actually did apologize for the long wait

08/04/2025

I have been impressed by his knowledge and ability to discribe what is happening with my upcoming surgery. He makes me feel comfortable about having him do the procedure. Thanks
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