Franklinton, LA

Franklinton, LA

Franklinton is a small city located in Washington Parish, Louisiana, United States. It serves as the parish seat and is part of the New Orleans–Metairie–Kenner Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is known for its rich history, southern charm, and the annual Washington Parish Free Fair, one of the largest free fairs in the country.

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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