Best Pediatric Care Providers in New Orleans, LA
Pediatricians and pediatric nurse practitioners provide well-child checkups, vaccinations, developmental screenings, and sick visits for newborns, infants, and children. Browse verified profiles and connect with pediatric care providers serving families in New Orleans, Louisiana.
60+ pediatric care providers found in New Orleans, LA
Kathleen E. Gorman
M.D.
Tina Yanique Simpson
MD
Monika Leah Dietrich
MD
Rohail Kumar
MD
Richard Oberhelman
MD

James Robinson
MD

John Scribner Schieffelin
md
Margarita Silio
MD
Russell Barrett Vandyke
MD
Jerussa Maria Aita-levy
MD
Jaron Allen
Margot H Anderson
MD
Ashley Kiefer Autrey
MD
Eric Michael Bankert
D.O.
Jared Anthony Batiste
APRN-CNP
Rodolfo E Begue
MD
Caitlin Bienvenu
Frank Jude Bissant
MD
Kristen Clement Casey
APRN, CNP-PC
Olivia Kelly Cornwell
MSN, CPNP-AC, CPHON
Caitlin Jennifer Creel
MD
Lisa Daigle
APRN, CPNP
Megan Wollfarth Davis
MSN, APRN, CPNP
Kendi Lavergne Dilorenzo
NP
Arturo S Gastanaduy
M.D.
Brandi Goble
Ayush Gupta
MBBS
Vasti Breeyon Hansley
NP

Emily Jo Harrison
Monica Idoyaga
APRN, CPNP
Kendal Alexandria Jaffe
CPNP-AC
Ireal Johnson Fusco
M.D.
Maya Augustine Jones
MD
Cassandra Koid Jia Shin
MB BCh BAO
Wendi Reimann Luke
APRN, CPNP
Raghubir Kaur Mangat
MD
Jennifer Mccain
APRN, CPNP
Carlyn Franckiewicz Mckernan
DNP, CPNP-PC
Durward Troy Moon
MD
Raja M. Mouallem
MD
Melissa Ferniz Nunn
APRN, CPNP
Nichole Meshell Palmisano
Nurse Practitioner
Andrej Pogribny
MD
Kelly Whiteside Smith
CPNP
Andrea Catherine Suen
M.D.
Nicole Dejean Taylor
CPNP-PC
Lauren Thorp
DO
Jordan O Vinson
Brandi Adele Walker
M.D.
Jintana Weerapan
CPNP
Kathryn Wheeler
CPNP-PC
Alyson Wooderson
DNP
Linda Ann Doughty White
M.D.
Stephanie Lynne Ford
ARNP, PMHNP-BC, CPNP
Meghan Hodson
Gayatri Mirani
M.D.
Cecily Joan Poree-turner
M.D.
Sharon Donohue Kappel
APRN, CPNP
Nicole Lee Kerley-mcguire
M.D.
Amber Alysha Lewis
PNP
What Does a Pediatrician Do?
Pediatric care providers manage your child's health from the first newborn exam through childhood. They perform well-child visits, administer vaccinations, track developmental milestones, diagnose and treat childhood illnesses, and refer to specialists when needed. Many families choose their pediatrician before birth and have the provider visit the baby in the hospital. Building a relationship with a pediatrician you trust is one of the most important steps in your care team.
Common credentials
How to Choose a Pediatrician in New Orleans
Visit the practice before your due date — many pediatricians offer prenatal meet-and-greet appointments.
Ask about their approach to common topics: vaccination schedules, breastfeeding support, sleep guidance, and when to call versus go to urgent care.
Check their availability — same-day sick visits, after-hours advice lines, and weekend hours matter when you have a newborn.
Consider logistics: location, parking, wait times, and whether they offer telehealth for minor concerns.
Ask if the practice has lactation support or can refer you quickly if breastfeeding issues arise.
Cost and Insurance for Pediatric Care Providers in Louisiana
Typical cost
Well-child visits and vaccinations are covered by insurance as preventive care. Sick visits have standard copays. Without insurance, well-child visits typically cost $100 to $300.
Insurance coverage
Preventive pediatric care, including all recommended well-child visits and vaccinations, is covered at no cost under the ACA. Sick visits are covered with your plan's standard copay and deductible.
Frequently Asked Questions About Pediatric Care Providers in New Orleans
When should I choose a pediatrician?
Ideally during the third trimester, around 28 to 34 weeks. Many pediatric practices offer prenatal consultations where you can meet the doctor, ask questions, and get a feel for the practice. Having a pediatrician selected before birth means they can see your baby in the hospital.
How often does a newborn need to see a pediatrician?
Newborns typically have their first visit within 2 to 3 days of hospital discharge, then at 1 month, 2 months, 4 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 12 months. These well-child visits include growth tracking, developmental assessments, and vaccinations.
What is the difference between a pediatrician and a family doctor?
Pediatricians specialize exclusively in children's health from birth through adolescence, with extra training in childhood development, diseases, and behavior. Family medicine doctors treat patients of all ages. Both can provide excellent newborn and pediatric care.
Related Care in New Orleans
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Sleep Consultants in New Orleans
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