Pediatricians in Monroe, LA
10 pediatricians listed in Monroe: 5 practices and clinics and 5 pediatricians listed individually.
Short answer
Source: CMS NPI registry (NPPES). Data as of September 2026. Public records, not yet confirmed by each provider. How we build this directory
Yes Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Louisiana?Can Medicaid cover your pregnancy in Louisiana?
Louisiana Medicaid covers pregnancy for incomes up to 138% of the federal poverty level (limits as of January 2026).
Practices, clinics and hospitals (5)
Source: CMS Birthing-Friendly hospitals. Data as of July 2026.
Pedicatrics Plus, AMC
Clinic or medical group · 2 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Bonita Dyess, Nancy Zukowski
3401 Magnolia Cv, Monroe, LA 71203
(318) 325-6311CommuniHealth Services Monroe Community Health Center
Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here
Pediatricians: Munira Yusuf
1825 N 18th St Ste A&b, Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 322-7999Affinity Pediatrics Clinic
Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here
Pediatricians: Margot Eason
920 Oliver Rd, Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 807-6263Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe
Hospital · 2 pediatricians registered here
Pediatricians: Chezhiyan Murugesan, Umashankar Kandasamy
4864 Jackson Street, Monroe, LA 71202
(318) 388-7000PHSC Wellness Center
Clinic or medical group · 1 pediatrician registered here
Pediatricians: Martin Young
2915 Betin Ave, Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 651-9945Pediatricians listed individually (5)
Shown by city and phone. The NPI registry lists no practice organization at their address, so call to ask where they see patients.
- Flor Grados Valderrama (305) 766-9688 Claim listing
- Jane Everist (318) 329-9202 Claim listing
- Kim Malmay (318) 322-3025 Claim listing
- Mitra Green (318) 376-7337 Claim listing
- Taylor Shepherd (318) 323-8824 Claim listing
How to choose a pediatrician before the baby arrives
Choose before your due date, so the practice is set before the first newborn checkup. Three things to do in Monroe:
Book a prenatal visit
The AAP recommends a prenatal visit with the pediatrician for first-time parents, parents at high risk, and anyone who asks for one. Ask whether the practice offers one, and use it to ask about office hours, after-hours calls and sick visits.Check your insurance network
Call the number on your insurance card, or use your plan's directory, to confirm the practice is in network, and ask how long you have to add the baby to your plan after the birth. If your baby will be on Medicaid or CHIP, ask the practice whether it takes it. InsureKidsNow.gov links to each state's program for children (1-877-543-7669). On Medicaid for the pregnancy? See pregnancy Medicaid in Louisiana.Plan the hospital newborn visit
The AAP says every newborn should have an evaluation after birth, then a checkup 3 to 5 days after birth. Ask the practice whether its doctors see newborns at the hospital where you plan to deliver, and if not, who does the exam there and how the records reach the practice. Compare with OB-GYNs in Louisiana and hospitals with labor and delivery in Monroe.
Sources: AAP and Bright Futures, Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care (updated February 2025); InsureKidsNow.gov (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services)
Frequently asked questions
How many pediatricians are in Monroe, LA?
As of September 2026, the federal NPI registry lists 12 pediatricians in Monroe, LA: 7 at 5 practices, clinics and hospitals, and 5 listed individually. We count physicians whose main specialty in the registry is general pediatrics.
Which pediatricians in Monroe, LA take Medicaid?
The NPI registry doesn't record which insurance a practice takes, so we can't say which ones do. Call the office, or search your Medicaid or CHIP plan's provider directory. InsureKidsNow.gov (1-877-543-7669) links to Louisiana's Medicaid and CHIP program for children.
Are these pediatricians accepting new patients?
The NPI registry doesn't say whether a practice is taking new patients, so call the office to check, and ask how soon after the birth you can book the first newborn visit.
When should I choose a pediatrician?
Before your due date. The AAP recommends a prenatal visit with the pediatrician for first-time parents and a newborn checkup 3 to 5 days after birth, so the practice should be set before the baby comes home.
How do I choose a pediatrician?
Book a prenatal visit if the practice offers one, confirm it's in your insurance network or takes your baby's Medicaid or CHIP plan, and ask whether its doctors see newborns at the hospital where you plan to deliver.
What care is listed in Monroe, LA?
- In this directory, Monroe, LA has 3 doulas, 2 lactation consultants, 2 midwives, 2 hospitals with labor and delivery, 6 OB-GYNs and 10 pediatricians (NPI registry, September 2026; CMS hospital data, July 2026).
Which Birthing-Friendly hospitals are near Monroe?
- Fmol Health St Francis Monroe, LA about 3 miles
- Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe Monroe, LA about 6 miles
- Morehouse General Hospital Bastrop, LA about 20 miles
Straight-line distance from the middle of Monroe. The CMS Birthing-Friendly designation (July 2026) means a hospital reports taking part in a maternity care quality program; it isn't a rating.