Biography

Lazau Fougere, MD, is devoted to establishing mutual trust with every patient he sees at his practice. His patient care model is finding and treating the root cause of a health problem rather than addressing only its symptoms.

Dr. Fougere was born and raised in Port-au-Prince, where he earned his medical degree at the State University of Haiti. His specialty is family medicine, which he feels gives him a broader view of his patient’s lives and greater opportunities to solve their underlying health issues. Palliative care, behavioral health and preventive care are some of his top clinical interests.

Taking time to listen to his patients and educating them about their conditions and ways to live healthier lifestyles are Dr. Fougere’s favorite aspects of serving as an MD. He currently lives in Tampa, Florida, with his wife and four children. Painting, volleyball, tennis, composing music, acquiring new knowledge, spending quality time with family and cooking nutritious meals from scratch are his favorite hobbies and activities.

Clinical interests

Arthritis
Behavioral health
COPD
Diabetes
Family medicine
Geriatrics
Heart disease
High blood pressure
High cholesterol
Obesity
Palliative care
Preventive care

Locations

Office Hours
Sunday Closed
Monday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Tuesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Wednesday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturday Closed

Education and credentials

Board certifications
American Board of Family Medicine
Medical school
State University of Haiti
Intern/residency
State University of New York,

Accepted insurances

We accept many major health insurance plans. Insurance plans accepted vary by doctor and can change. Please call your clinic directly to confirm what insurances are accepted.
Clinician numbers for agent use only.
Freedom Health (P00004786)
Humana (000126533)
Optimum (P00004481)
UnitedHealthcare (00010071411)
Wellcare (1699088104)

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  • March 21, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Compassionate and engaging.

  • March 25, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Excellent, knowledgeable, caring doctor.

  • March 21, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Excellent Doctor he takes a good care of me

  • March 06, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Caring, listens

  • March 07, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    uses sound judgment and recognizes appropriate tests that are needed for my care, goes over lab results, take time to ask if any questions

  • March 09, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He’s very caring and speaks to me with compassion and understanding of my health issues.

  • March 21, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Prompt, professional, friendly, courteous, and empathetic. I recently lost my wife of [omitted]and he's been great. The best.

  • March 28, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Always listens to you problems and shows concern and wants to answer your questions

  • March 29, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I have never had a GP as good as him. He is the complete package! Courteous, kind, professional. What more words could discribe a doctor who is on it.. explains everything always up on my meds, vaccines and any other testing to keep me healthy

  • March 22, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Provides clear communication . Takes time to listen to any concerns and address them with clear and understandable communication. He seems to really care about the patient. Many times older patient issue may be disregarded but he is always respectful and listens without rushing. or dismissing a patient's concerns.

  • February 14, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He was very courteous. He did not make be feel rushed. He answered all my questions and concerns. He went over all my labs and further tests that need to be done. He was extremely thorough.

  • January 14, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Fougere is very thorough and genuine in his care and compassion every time I see him.

  • January 04, 2026

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Fougere is the best Dr I have ever had!

  • February 06, 2026

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Yes

  • February 25, 2026

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Good listener. informative My kind of Docter

  • January 07, 2026

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very hand-on doctor, knowledgeable and caring. His advice was clear and confident.

  • February 16, 2026

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He is the best!

  • December 02, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I’m [omitted] and DrFougere has been the best doctor I’ve ever had.

  • December 04, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very friendly

  • December 05, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I was a bit medically complex when I had to move to Dr. Fougere as my new PCP. He treated me very kindly, professionally and did not rush me but made me feel welcome and cared for. It is too much to explain yet he was amazing to treat me as he would wanted someone to treat him in my condition. The more I get to know him medically, the more I like him. Thank you so much.

  • November 22, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I feel as though he listens to me and always provides an answer even if it requires blood work

  • November 29, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    knowledge of medical history, keeping up to date on recommendations for test, vaccines,etc. listens to me

  • November 20, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Lazau P. Fougere is highly professional, knowledgeable in his field and personable. He is a very good listener, explains my complaints in details, gives good advise. He is a wonderful MD. I have recommended him to people.

  • November 05, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Professional. Explains my health conditions fully. Makes recommendations for improving my health. Develops a plan for future needs Allows plenty of time for questions

  • November 06, 2025

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    3 out of 5 patient rating

    I don't feel he is really interested in me or my health from a personal point of view. I'm just another patient he wants to deal with and get me on my way as soon as possible.

  • November 15, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He takes plenty of time with me and explains and recommends changes

  • October 07, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He is an excellent doctor who genuinely cares about his patients.

  • October 14, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He's attentive and listens to all my concerns

  • October 05, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Ver satisfying

  • October 01, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Great doctor. Very informative and explained everything to me.

  • September 12, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He is friendly, polite and calm

  • September 02, 2025

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    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr LAZAU P FOUGERE IS AN EXCELLENT DOCTOR .EVERY DAY I’M VERY GREAFUL FOR WHAT HIS DOING FOR ME.HE IS THE BEST.

  • September 23, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Lazau P Fougere, MD.. He listens to your concerns and understands..He makes recommendations and follows up with your concerns...

  • September 30, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Fougere is a great listener and always provides a new plan of care to address my concerns.

  • September 01, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He is caring, competent, professional, knowledgeable, and he listens to you.

  • August 05, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Carefully and sincerely listening to patient's description of health conditions. Discussing the most appropriate direction for treatment. Friendly, nice, and easy to communicate.

  • August 04, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I love the time spent

  • August 15, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    My doctor is a man of great knowledge and checks every detail to make sure my health is monitor with efficient details. I just want to thank Dr Fougere for his humble and attentive care.

  • August 04, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Excellent bedside manners; listening skills; easy to talk to and provides insight into one’s overall health along with recommended path forward.

  • August 03, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He’s very kind, patient and easy to talk to… He never makes me feel rushed… Always explains things very thoroughly, and I always feel that he really cares about my health…

  • August 01, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Because he’s very courteous very helpful and he’s a very good doctor and he tells you the truth and he will help you when you don’t understand he will show you or sit down with you and explain it out. He will make you feel good and confidence.

  • August 21, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very knowledgeable and has common sense also. I trust him

  • August 03, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He is an excellent doctor who cares about his patients. He goes above and beyond.

  • August 29, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    reviews previous history and gives valid recommendations

  • July 16, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Fougere is a a very caring, compassionate and loving Dr.

  • July 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    1 out of 5 patient rating

    He was very arrogant toward me and refused to listen to my description of my wound. He insisted that it is something it's not. Two days later, I went to the ER, and his finding was a misdiagnosis. Not good. I have an infection. His diagnosis was a ganglion cyst. Very completely different problem.

  • July 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Because he’s a good doctor

  • July 18, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Professional and good bedside manner

  • July 29, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Through Professional and caring

  • May 21, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Attention to detail and always explains issues so easy to understand.

  • May 29, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Fougere is one of the best doctors I have ever had. He takes time to explain things and cares for my health. I can rely on him when an issue arises and recommend him to anyone.

  • May 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Focus and analysis of multi-variables

  • April 10, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    very professional

  • April 06, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He was caring and professional

  • April 12, 2025

    Verfied Review

    3 out of 5 patient rating

    Whilst Dr Fougere appears to be well qualified , we (my wife and I ) find his attitude very condescending and patronizing . He talks down to us , probably because we are old. He is also very brusque and seems keen to want to get us out of the exam room as quickly as possible.

  • April 27, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Yes

  • April 21, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Professional, knowledgeable, caring, and I consider him a friend as well as my primary care doctor.

  • April 01, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very friendly and very professional. He was very detailed and explained everything

  • April 10, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He is very professional and a good listener.

  • April 25, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very, Very concern about me.

  • April 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very thorough and compassionate!

  • April 18, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Friendly and explain in easy way.

  • April 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Fougere is knowledgeable, uses common sense, gives me the feeling of wanting to do the best for me. He cares. I trust him.

  • April 14, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Takes time to explain and go over all questions and goes above and beyond.

  • April 02, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Por todo

  • April 05, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Is good doc -helpful

  • April 12, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very professional and tells you what you need to hear not want to hear

  • March 30, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    He was attentive asking many questions and listened to my responses. Offered meaningful advice and suggestions regarding my health and way forward.

  • March 31, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Patient understanding & kind

  • March 31, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Fougere is very knowledgeable, very organized and has excellent follow-up. He's a pleasure to work with.

  • March 30, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He was not my primary care physician however, I would keep him if possible. He explained how he could help me.....with suggestions no one had ever done. I am feeling better just after a few suggested vitamins to take.

  • March 30, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very thorough

  • March 31, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I strongly recommend Dr Fougere. If I weren’t totally satisfied I wouldn’t travel an hour to see him.

  • March 31, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    knowledgeable, gives options when needed

  • January 09, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Been seeing him for years

  • January 26, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He was easy to talk with and offered advice.

  • January 19, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    10/10

  • February 08, 2025

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Nice respectful and compassionate towards me

  • February 07, 2025

    Verfied Review

    4 out of 5 patient rating

    Have not gotten to know him yet.

  • December 05, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Feugere is great, & spends quality time with us in a very kind & understanding manner, he is great

  • August 07, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He is a wonderful doctor, very polite and well informed

  • November 19, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    I have only seen him once, but he took the time to explain to me and listened to my questions

  • July 03, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Was first time i saw him. Very nice, professional, attentive.

  • January 24, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    He has been very thorough with his care for me. Very good Doctor.

  • July 03, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He is a very good Doctor. Listens to patients and cares about his patient's health. Always encourages you to eat healthy so that you can stay in good health.

  • May 31, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    trust his clinical experience

  • April 18, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I think doctor Lazau Fougere is very knowledgeable and caring. Willing to listen. to me

  • June 14, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Doctor fougere, Is a great listener,with that said he comes up with excellent response to my needs. which work with my health. took me 3 years to find a Doctor like Dr fougere, looks like i will be with him for sometime.. thank you

  • September 18, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Like I said in the previous same question, he is patient and listens and cares about his patients

  • April 27, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Doctor Fougere patiently listens to my issues and remembers what I said in past appointments (he spends time to read the patient record before entering the examination room). We do not see much my of this commitment to profession these days. He uses his eyes to aid diagnosis. Once, he noted a yellow coloration in my eyes and sent me immediately to the ER, saving me from a serious virus. On this last visit, he noted my systolic pressure was high. He had it taken again and it did lower, but it turned out that it was the start of a chest infection which, for an Alpha 1 Antitrypsin Deficiency patient, can be very serious. I was able to get it treated in a timely manner. He is an outstanding physician.

  • September 05, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Cuz

  • May 15, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He’s very efficient and caring

  • February 19, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He's the best primary I've ever had, he's very informed about medical information and I like his attention to detail.

  • May 02, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He seems very knowledgeable and concerned with my care.

  • March 20, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He answered all my questions and was very attentive to my needs,

  • April 02, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Good listening. Good responses to concerns. Excellent advice. Over all: Superb.

  • January 29, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Fougere is very knowledgeable and shares information with me. He is both very professional and caring about my health. As I mentioned earlier I travel an hour to see Dr Frugere and I think that says it all

  • July 25, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    He communicates well and shows concern .

  • June 02, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Fougere is one of the very best physicians I have ever had, especially with regard to his willingness to discuss details of my healthcare, explaining treatments and prescriptions. He makes me feel like more of a partner in the relationship than most physicians I have encountered, especially with regard to specialists.

  • April 23, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Wonderful doctor. Very personable. Good bedside manner and knowledge of conditions.

  • June 07, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Se preocupa mucho por uno y muy buena atención

  • June 28, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very attentive, he listens, he evaluates, he assesses and he recommend.

  • August 02, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4 out of 5 patient rating

    At this stage it is difficult to give a confident answer based on the fact that it was my first visit.

  • May 02, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I feel Dr Fougere does a great job of listening to my concern and discussing his recommendation on the course of action. He makes me comfortable when I talk with him. I think he's doing a great job for myself as well as WellMed.

  • September 09, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Fougere is a very good communicator. He welcomes questions and open discussions about my healthcare questions and concerns.

  • July 03, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    I have been seeing Dr.Fougere for years.He cares

  • June 13, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He is a very courteous, very friendly very social and he loves his patient from oriented. I need a good doctor.

  • August 21, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He is a very caring doctor and down to earth.

  • April 02, 2024

    Verfied Review

    1 out of 5 patient rating

    He messed up my insulin oders twice in a row.

  • August 29, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    thorough

  • July 02, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    He seems to care. It is unfortunate that he only works for an entity that doesn't seem to embrace the same philosophy. I feel abandoned and treated like a floor mat by Wellmed. Dr Fougere and his team at least displayed a human emotion of sympathy for its long term patients. Although there is nothing he could do except empathize

  • May 29, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Na

  • February 14, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    His level of care and professionalism concerned about the improvement of patients health.

  • September 12, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Patient, knowledgeable, professional and listens.

  • January 25, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He recognized my symptoms immediately and diagnosed the exact form of treatment

  • February 14, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr.Fougere prescribed medicine I needed based on my lab results. He also promptly returned my call back after I went home.

  • February 26, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Doc Lazau Fougere just listen to you and is willing to recommend solutions to your well being.

  • August 02, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very thorough.

  • January 25, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    I believe I've seen Dr Fougere four or five times now. Each time I have had a positive experience with him. He listens to my concerns and discusses a course of action. He's exactly what I would want and expect from a health care professional. He's also very personable.

  • November 26, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Very patient, listens and make thoughtful, science based recommendations.

  • October 16, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He hadn’t seen me in a couple of years but was current with my health status

  • August 02, 2024

    Verfied Review

    4.5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr. Fougere is the doctor who ordered the tests that led to my cancer diagnosis. I had been asking my doctors for more than a year to help find what was wrong and he was the first one who ordered the right tests.

  • February 14, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    He is very caring in my opinion

  • July 25, 2024

    Verfied Review

    5 out of 5 patient rating

    Dr Fougere was very easy to discuss with my health related questions. He gave good advice on improvements I should be making. I'm hugely disappointed that my relationship with WellMed, Dr Fougere and the entire staff is ending.