Franklinton, LA

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Franklinton, LA

History[edit | edit source]

  • Franklinton was established in 1819, originally under the name of Franklin. However, to avoid confusion with another town of the same name in St. Mary Parish, the city was renamed to Franklinton. The city was incorporated in 1861.

Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]

  • Franklinton is home to several well-known healthcare facilities.
  • Riverside Medical Center is a critical access hospital providing a wide range of healthcare services to the residents of Washington Parish and surrounding areas. The hospital offers emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, and a variety of other medical services.
  • Heritage Manor of Franklinton is a nursing home facility that provides long-term care and rehabilitation services. The facility is known for its skilled nursing care, physical therapy, and a range of other healthcare services.
  • Greenbriar Community Care Center is another long-term care facility in Franklinton. The center offers a variety of services including skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services, and respite care.

Education[edit | edit source]

  • Franklinton is served by the Washington Parish School System. The city is home to Franklinton High School, Franklinton Junior High School, and Franklinton Elementary School.

Notable People[edit | edit source]

  • Several notable individuals hail from Franklinton, including professional football player Delvin Breaux and country music singer Tim McGraw.

Primary care doctors in or near Franklinton, LA[edit | edit source]

Provider page Credentials Gender Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Becky Ferrier 1902225162 F Family Practice 1900 Main St Franklinton LA 34613
Lampton Lucius 1689781007 M Family Practice 111 Magnolia St Magnolia MS 39652 6017832374
Armstrong Carla 1346238359 F Family Practice 155 Hospital Dr Tylertown MS 39667 6018765337
Plaisance Kevin 1730179839 M Family Practice 2781 S Columbia St Ochsner Health Center Bogalusa Bogalusa LA 70427 9858752828
Lampton Lucius 1689781007 M Family Practice 921 Ave G Kentwood LA 70444 6012488586
Evan Underwood 1205148459 M Family Practice 100 Hospital Dr Tylertown MS 76011 6018762122
Kathryn Cooper 1144782269 F Family Practice 301 Walnut St Amite LA 90710 9857489485
Richard Bridges 1063703924 M Family Practice 800 S Oak St Hammond LA 98110 5046156419
Paul Neal 1861463879 DO M Family Practice 1900 Main St Franklinton LA 96150 9858394431
Daunis Mark 1215992813 MD M Family Practice Amite LA 70422
Foret Christopher 1245251602 MD M Family Practice 82525 Hwy 25 Folsom LA 70437 9858399895
Severyn Yaroshevsky 1205835287 MD M Family Practice 52579 Hwy 51 S Independence LA 81008 9858781349
Muhammad Shahid 1992985386 M Internal Medicine Geriatric Medicine 309 Walnut St Amite LA 42431 9857470444
Cefalu Francis 1629057682 M Internal Medicine General Practice Amite LA 70422
Yerneni Purnachandra 1861571622 M Internal Medicine Bogalusa LA 70427 9857329940
Matthew Mason 1235663022 M Obstetrics/gynecology 52579 Hwy 51 S Independence LA 14623 9858781349
Shah Ronak 1629311527 M Obstetrics/gynecology Bogalusa LA 70427
Payne Karroll 1578501441 MD F Obstetrics/gynecology Bogalusa LA 70427


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