Children's Clinic of Southwest Louisiana

Serving Southwest Louisiana Since 1962

Welcome to the
Children's Clinic of SWLA

Our pediatric clinic has been serving children and parents in Lake Charles, Louisiana and surrounding areas for close to 50 years.

Our pediatricians are dedicated to the health, safety, and well-being of all infants, children, and adolescents.

The doctors and staff are committed to making every effort to offer a comfortable atmosphere, the best medical care and complete information of the clinic’s services and procedures.

Six locations to serve you
Main location:
2903 1st Avenue
Lake Charles, Louisiana 70601
337-478-6480

News Releases

A new website from the American Academy of Pediatrics offers a reliable source for parents seeking pediatric health information.

Get a seasonal flu vaccine now. Seasonal flu shots are available now at the Children's Clinic. FluMist, nasal flu vaccine, is also available for eligible children age 2 years and up.
Children age 6 month to 18 years are a priority group to be protected from the flu.

Get Smart About Antibiotics
Antibiotics do not fight viral illnesses like colds. Taking antibiotics for colds can be harmful to your child's health — in fact, unnecessary antibiotics can make future infections hard to treat.

Talking to Kids and Teens about Social Media and Sexting
The AAP has new tips to help parents and kids avoid trouble while using social media, with a special emphasis on "sexting," which is sending inappropriate photos by text, e-mail, or other electronic means.

Is my child at high risk for complications from the flu?
Children and adolescents with certain high-risk medical conditions can get seriously ill when infected with the influenza virus. Learn about these high-risk medical conditions and how to protect your child this flu season.