Lake Providence, LA

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Lake Providence is a city located in the state of Louisiana, in the United States. It is the parish seat of East Carroll Parish, and is situated in the northeastern part of the state, near the border with Mississippi. The city is named after the oxbow lake, in which the town is built.

  • Lake Providence has a rich history, with its origins dating back to the early 19th century. It was a significant port on the Mississippi River during the Civil War and has been a center for agriculture in the region for many years.

Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]

  • Lake Providence is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. These include:
  • East Carroll Parish Hospital: This is a general medical and surgical facility located in Lake Providence. It provides a range of services including emergency care, surgical services, and diagnostic imaging.
  • Lake Providence Health Clinic: This health clinic provides primary care services to the residents of Lake Providence and the surrounding areas. It offers a variety of services including preventive care, chronic disease management, and women's health services.
  • Providence Home Health: This is a home health agency that provides medical services to patients in their homes. Services include nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

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Transportation[edit | edit source]

  • The city is served by U.S. Route 65, which runs north-south through the city. Lake Providence is also accessible by water through the Mississippi River.

Notable People[edit | edit source]

  • Several notable people have hailed from Lake Providence, including Charles Jones, a former Louisiana State Senator, and Willie Davis, a former professional football player.

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

Provider page Credentials Gender Primary specialty Secondary specialties Address Address2 City State ZIP Phone
Mcdonald Kenneth 1336110907 M Family Practice Delhi LA 71232
Williams Thomas 1467422048 M Family Practice Oak Grove LA 71263
Mcnamara James 1861925497 M Family Practice Tallulah LA 71282
Thanaseelan Muthulingam 1902281538 M Family Practice 407 Cincinnati St Delhi LA 77089 3188785171
Eric Arbuckle 1114372901 M Family Practice 706 Ross St Oak Grove LA 85750 3184283237
Yembe Enaka 1003874314 MD F Family Practice Delhi LA 71232
Domingue Christopher 1073571824 MD M Family Practice Oak Grove LA 71263
Leno Congtang 1528005030 MD M Family Practice 407 Cincinnati St Delhi LA 95448 3188785171
Chenier Lawrence 1134270028 M General Practice Tallulah LA 71282
Cynthia Wagnon 1225009053 F Internal Medicine 407 Cincinnati St Delhi LA 69026 3188785171
Grandon Paul 1215908959 M Internal Medicine Delhi LA 71232
Simon Llewellyn 1063494128 MD M Internal Medicine Lake Providence LA 71254
Whyte Martha 1013915511 MD F Pediatric Medicine East Carroll Public Health Unit Lake Providence LA 71254 3185592012


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