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Jovenel Cherenfant, MD

Jovenel Cherenfant, MD

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
Tuesday
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

5 out of 5

(154 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.

100 Reviews

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

Very friendly

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.

02/14/2026

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

Very friendly and and thoroughly explained everything before the operation.

02/14/2026

He saved my life

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

His bedside manner

10/27/2025

He answered all our questions and gave good advice.

10/27/2025

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

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

Very friendly put me at ease

09/09/2025

Professional, caring, thorough.

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

09/02/2025

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

07/08/2025

He took time and really cared about me as a person not just a patient.

07/05/2025

He listens patiently and explains everything in details address your concerns and answer all questions to satisfaction

06/30/2025

He was very good, tok his time and explained everything!

06/30/2025

Took his time to explain everything to me. Made me feel comfortable

06/29/2025

He is very knowledgeable. Excellent Dr

06/24/2025

He has done several surgeries on me and he is the Best you can get . I Recommend him to Anyone.

06/24/2025

Very efficient and nice

06/16/2025

Great bedside manner and takes time to discuss tests and procedures.

06/16/2025

Very personable and thorough

06/16/2025

Dr. Cherenfant has performed several surgical procedures on me. I have total confidence in his advice and skills. Therefore, I would recommend Dr. Cherenfant to everyone.

06/09/2025

Explains everything completely and answers any questions

06/09/2025

Dr. Cherephant takes the time to listen to his patients and don’t rush you. He’s an excellent Sugeon. Highly recommend.

06/08/2025

Very easy to talk with. Explained how to proceed with repairing my hernia. I would recommend him to anyone.

06/04/2025

Very professional and kind

06/03/2025

Friendly, informative, and gave us all the time we needed

05/15/2025

Loved his bedside manner,and of course my surgery went very well to

05/14/2025

He was extremely professional, efficient, kind, and personable. He did a wonderful job, and he is a great person :)

05/13/2025

All Betty good people

05/13/2025

Dr. Cherenfant is passionate about what he does and treats every patient like a good close family

05/06/2025

Professional, answers all questions, when visit is over the patient knows exactly what is wrong and the plan to correct the problem

05/06/2025

He is very knowledgeable and answers all my questions

05/05/2025

He was attentive, thorough, and took extra time to answer my questions

04/22/2025

He is very knowledgeable, takes a real care in your concerns.

04/21/2025

Awesome Doctor

04/21/2025

He explained everything to me About para thyroid and asked lot of questions very kind Dr

04/18/2025

Talented surgeon with a wonderful bedside manner.

04/15/2025

Having spoken to him today I feel confident with him performing my surgery.

04/14/2025

Dr. Cherenfant provided me with every bit of information I needed to initially make the decision to have the procedure done, outlining the risks and benefits. On the day of the procedure, he stopp3d in prior to the surgery and gave me information about what to expect and approximate duration of the procedure.

04/12/2025

Dr. Cherenfant ROCKS!

04/10/2025

Heard good things about him

04/06/2025

He is very professional and explained everything to me so I can understand.

03/26/2025

Great bedside manner, surgery went well and answered all questions before and after the surgery

03/25/2025

Dr. Jovenel Cherenfant is an amazing professional, exceptional bed-side manners and concern for the patient (me). . . Thank you!

03/25/2025

Very detailed and has a lot of patience communicating with his patients. He has a genuine concern about his patients health, healing and progress.

03/24/2025

Excellent surgeon, person

03/18/2025

He was very honest in regard to my prognosis and medical problem.

03/17/2025

Wonderful doctor.
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