Dr. Melissa L. Lawhon, MD

Pediatrics

Accepting new patients

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(318) 212-5437

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Office Locations

WK Center For Pediatrics - South

2518 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop
Shreveport , LA 71118
(318) 212-5437

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About Me

Dr. Lawhon completed her college and medical education in Louisiana, beginning with undergraduate degree at Louisiana Tech University. She practiced in Shreveport for several years before joining the Willis-Knighton Physician Network in 2008 to share her skills with patients at Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women’s Health. She is a member of the Northwest Louisiana Medical Society and a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. When not carrying for young patients, Dr. Lawhon enjoys sewing, reading, and traveling. She lives in Shreveport with her husband and their four children.

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Education

Residency: LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine (2002)
Internship: LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine (2000)
Medical School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine (1999)

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics: Pediatrics

Insurance Accepted

Disclaimer: Not all physicians accept all insurance plans. Physicians move in and out of plans throughout the year. When you call for an appointment, confirm that the physician accepts your insurance.

AARP Medicare Supplemental Plans

Aetna

Aetna Better Health of Louisiana

Aetna Coventry Advantra Louisiana

Aetna Coventry Medicare Dual Preferred

Aetna Medicare Freedom PPO

Amerihealth Caritas Louisiana

Beech Street (Multiplan)

Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO Preferred Care

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Federal Employees

Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Louisiana - HMO Louisiana

Blue Cross/Blue Shield OGB

Cigna HealthCare

Coventry Health Care (Aetna)

First Health

GEHA (Government Employees Health Association)

Gilsbar

Health Plus of Louisiana

Humana

Humana Choice PPO

IMA of Louisiana

Louisiana Healthcare Connections

Louisiana Medicaid

Louisiana Medicaid CHIP

Mail Handler's Benefit Plan (Aetna)

Medicare Railroad

Medicare Traditional Part B

Mutual of Omaha Supplemental Plans

Novasys Health

PHCS (Private Healthcare Systems / Multiplan)

PPO Plus

Tricare for Life

Tricare Prime

Tricare Select / Standard

UMR (United Healthcare)

United Healthcare

United Healthcare Community Plan - Medicaid

Workers Compensation

People's Health

Conditions Treated

Migraine

Chronic Sinusitis

Swine Flu

Pollen Allergy

Laryngitis

Pharyngitis

Low Back Pain

Allergic Conjunctivitis

Acne

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

Cellulitis

Gas-Bloat Syndrome

Back Pain

Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)

Cough

Influenza (Flu)

Newborn Jaundice

Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

ADHD and-or ADD

Joint Pain

Dizziness

Gastritis

Throat Pain

Contact Dermatitis

Allergic Rhinitis

Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)

Painful Urination (Dysuria)

Warts

Obesity

Impetigo

Limb Swelling

Sinusitis

Nausea

Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning

Limb Pain

Swimmer's Ear

Vertigo

Heartburn

Chronic Neck Pain

Otitis Media

Rash

Asthma

Outer Ear Infection

Hypertension

Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)

Ear Ache

Wheezing

Bedwetting

Fever

Overweight

Tonsillitis

Viral Infection

Dry Skin

Acute Upper Respiratory Infection

Headache

Malaise and Fatigue

Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis

Constipation

Pneumonia

Stye

Strep Throat

All Headaches (incl. Migraine)

Dermatitis

Difficulty With Walking

Diarrhea

Anemia

Conduct Disorder

Abdominal Pain

Acute Pharyngitis

Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Bronchiolitis

Ringworm

Acute Laryngitis

Torticollis

Procedures Performed

Wellness Examination

Electrocardiogram (EKG)

Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage

Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration

Immunization Administration