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Dr. Melissa Lawhon, MD

Pediatrics* Age 51
Dr. Melissa Lawhon, MD
4.4 (14 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Melissa Lawhon, MD
4.4 (14 Ratings)
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Dr. Melissa Lawhon, MD

Pediatrics* Age 51
Shreveport, LA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Melissa Lawhon, MD is a Pediatrician in Shreveport, LA.
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Dr. Lawhon graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine and completed a residency at LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine. Dr. Melissa Lawhon, MD is a Pediatrician in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Lawhon currently practices at WK Center For Pediatrics - South and are affiliated with Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women's Health. Dr. Lawhon has experience treating conditions like Strep Throat among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lawhon received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 14 times. Dr. Lawhon's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lawhon is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 WK Center For Pediatrics - South
    2518 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste Aste, Shreveport, LA 71118

Experience and Background Check

Strep Throat
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Nail Infection
Strep Throat
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Nail Infection
Constipation
Fever
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Foot Infection
Pharyngitis
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Thrush
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Acne
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Laryngitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anemia
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Asthma
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Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Balanoposthitis
Bedwetting
Bladder Infection
Bronchiolitis
Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cellulitis
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Conduct Disorder
Contact Dermatitis
Cough
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Dehydration
Diaper Rash
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Down Syndrome
Dry Skin
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Ear Ache
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Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Foot Sprain
Gait Abnormality
Ganglion Cyst
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Hair Loss
Headache
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Heartburn
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Impetigo
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Influenza (Flu)
Ingrown Nail
Joint Pain
Laryngitis
Leukocytopenia
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Spasm
Nausea
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Neck Strain (incl. Whiplash Injury)
Newborn Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Phimosis
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Poison Ivy, Poison Oak, or Poison Sumac Poisoning
Pollen Allergy
Polyuria
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Rash
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Respiratory Syncytial Virus
Ringworm
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Scarlet Fever
Serous Conjunctivitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Stye
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Swimmer's Ear
Swine Flu
Throat Pain
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Vertigo
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Viral Infection
Warts
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Wheezing
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Wrist Sprain or Strain
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Lawhon
4.4
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Oct 01, 2022
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    Options PPO
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Melissa Lawhon, MD is a pediatrician in Shreveport, LA. She specializes in Pediatrics and Pediatric Medicine.
Biography
Specialties*
Pediatrics
Pediatric Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport School of Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Lawhon, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lawhon's profile.

Dr. Melissa Lawhon, MD is affiliated with Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women's Health.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Lawhon, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Willis-Knighton South & the Center for Women's Health

    2510 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA

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