Welcome to
The Pediatric Place!
We consider it a joy and a privilege to be pediatricians for your children. We are blessed to watch your children grow and to be a part of such an important journey.
Our office is calm but colorful and welcoming to your family. We are conveniently located in Baton Rouge near Ascension Parish and additionally serve the surrounding areas, including the River Parishes, and offer same day sick visit appointments. We strive for you and your children to feel right at home. Parking is easy and convenient. Our facility and those of us working in it are simply here to provide the best pediatric care for your family.
Dosage Chart
A helpful dosage chart for: Tylenol (acetaminophen), Motrin & Advil (ibuprofen), and Benadryl (diphenhydramine).
The AAP Parenting Website
HealthyChildren.org is the only parenting website backed by 67,000 pediatricians committed to the attainment of optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young adults.
MyIR Mobile
MyIR Mobile in partnership with your State Health Department allows you to review your immunization history, get reminders for future immunizations, and even print your own official records.
Mission Statement
The Pediatric Place has a simple yet significant mission: We strive to deliver top-notch medical care to our infant, children, and adolescent patients by establishing close relationships with them as well as their families. Our goal is to make a difference in the lives of our patients by providing quality healthcare in an environment built on knowledge, innovation, honesty, and fun. We believe children are important and deserve the best. Our facility features a warm setting, professional staff, quality services, and most of all — a positive experience for children.
Physicians
Dawn Barrient, MD, FAAP
Specialty: Pediatrics
Medical Training:
Medical School – LSU Medical School, New Orleans
Residency – Children’s Hospital, New Orleans
Board Certification – American Board of Pediatrics
FAAP – Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Kelly Busenlener, MD, FAAP
Specialty: Pediatrics
Medical Training:
Medical School – LSU Medical School, Shreveport
Residency – East Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA
Board Certification – American Board of Pediatrics
FAAP – Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Cherron Philippe, MD, FAAP
Specialty: Pediatrics
Medical Training:
Medical School – LSU Medical School, New Orleans
Residency – Children’s Hospital, New Orleans
Board Certification – American Board of Pediatrics
FAAP – Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics
Patient Forms
The Pediatric Place wants to make your first visit to our new office as convenient and smooth as possible.
To expedite patient registration and processing, please download the forms shown here. Complete the forms by typing required information into the given fields, print out form, sign, date and bring them with you to your appointment.
You may also download and email them to our secure email address at [email protected] along with a picture of the front and back of the patient’s insurance card.
Insurances We Accept
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- United HealthCare
- UMR
- Aetna
- Cigna
- Humana
- WebTPA
- Tricare
- Vantage
- Health Plans
- Meritain
Quality healthcare for your children from the cradle, to the playground and until college.
Hours of Operation
The Pediatric Place is open Monday – Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Follow us on our social media pages for updated hours, holiday closures or any interruption in services.
The Pediatric Place
18367 Perkins Road East
Baton Rouge LA 70810
Call Our Office
(225) 636-KIDS (5437)
Fax number: (225) 636-5547
In the event of an emergency, please call 911.
Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222