Summary

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.


Provider Video

Office Location

WK Center For Pediatrics - South

2518 Bert Kouns Industrial LoopShreveport, LA 71118
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat8:30 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 27 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 5 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melissa L. Lawhon

  • Accepts Medicare
  • 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 of Louisiana - Medicare Advantage
  • 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
  • Humana Gold Plus SNP Dual Eligible
  • IMA of Louisiana
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Louisiana Medicaid
  • Louisiana Medicaid CHIP
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (Aetna)
  • Medicare Railroad
  • Medicare Traditional Part B
  • Multiplan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Melissa L. Lawhon has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Melissa L. Lawhon has the following 5 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Immunization
  • Pediatric Diabetes
  • Physical
  • Vaccination

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine2002

Internship

LSUHSC Shreveport School of Medicine2000

Medical School

Louisiana State University School of MedicineGraduated in 1999

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Dr. Melissa Lawhon speaks English.
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Dr. Melissa Lawhon's office is located at 2518 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Shreveport, LA, 71118.
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