Port Allen, LA

Port Allen, Louisiana

Port Allen is a city located in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is situated on the west bank of the Mississippi River and serves as the parish seat. The city is known for its rich history, vibrant culture, and diverse community.

History[edit | edit source]

Port Allen was incorporated as a city in 1916 and has since grown into a bustling hub of commerce and community. The city's history is deeply rooted in the river trade, which continues to play a significant role in its economy today.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Port Allen is located at 30°28′31″N 91°12′37″W. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.6 square miles, of which 2.6 square miles is land and 0.04 square miles is water.

Demographics[edit | edit source]

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 5,180 people residing in the city. The racial makeup of the city was 49.0% White, 49.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 0.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.1% of the population.

Healthcare Facilities[edit | edit source]

Port Allen is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. These include:
West Baton Rouge Primary Health Care Clinic: This clinic provides comprehensive healthcare services to the residents of Port Allen and the surrounding areas. It offers a range of services, including primary care, dental care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services.
Ochsner Health Center - Port Allen: Part of the larger Ochsner Health System, this health center offers a variety of services, including primary care, specialty care, and diagnostic services.
Port Allen Home Health: This home health agency provides a range of healthcare services to patients in their homes, including nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy.

Education[edit | edit source]

Port Allen is served by the West Baton Rouge Parish School Board. The city has one high school, Port Allen High School, and one middle school, Port Allen Middle School. There are also several elementary schools in the city.

Transportation[edit | edit source]

Port Allen is served by several major highways, including Interstate 10 and U.S. Route 190. The city also has a public marina and is home to the Port of Greater Baton Rouge, one of the largest ports in the United States.

Notable People[edit | edit source]

Several notable individuals have hailed from Port Allen, including Buddy Leach, a former member of the United States House of Representatives, and Major Applewhite, a former college football coach.

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

Provider page	Gender	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Rachael Kermis 1265886303	F	Family Practice		10310 The Grove Blvd		Baton Rouge	LA	17055	2257615200
Brian Galofaro 1629298278	M	Family Practice		7777 Hennessy Blvd		Baton Rouge	LA	28721
Kathryn Cooper 1144782269	F	Family Practice		100 Womans Way		Baton Rouge	LA	32905	2257656565
Louis Minsky 1760488332	M	Family Practice	General Practice	8585 Picardy Ave		Baton Rouge	LA	33175	2258191188
Luan Pham 1871507400	M	Family Practice		9936 Florida Blvd		Baton Rouge	LA	37421	2259278772
Anmol Chaudhary 1770136491	M	Family Practice		17000 Medical Ctr Dr		Baton Rouge	LA	48230	2257615200
Shavaun Cotton 1497014112	F	Family Practice		8595 Picardy Ave		Baton Rouge	LA	64831	2257634900
Karen Dantin 1831153634	F	Family Practice		15049 Florida Blvd		Baton Rouge	LA	70663	2253306734
Cruz Riza 1174933030	F	Family Practice				Plaquemine	LA	70764
Padgett Philip 1063516151	M	Family Practice			Baton Rouge General Physicians Family Medicine	Port Allen	LA	70767
Romaguera Michael 1740208867	M	Family Practice			Suite 100	Prairieville	LA	70769
Romaguera Michael 1740208867	M	Family Practice				Zachary	LA	70791
Garner Gregory 1326215633	M	Family Practice				Baton Rouge	LA	70806
Weaver Kaycee 1073806675	F	Family Practice	Geriatric Medicine			Baton Rouge	LA	70808
Ford Alexis 1215566559	F	Family Practice				Baton Rouge	LA	70809
Jaynes Myles 1730420167	M	Family Practice	OSTEOPATHIC MANIPULATIVE MEDICINE	12525 Perkins Rd A		Baton Rouge	LA	70810	2257654256
Mcculloh Stephen 1346563020	M	Family Practice		2645 Oneal Ln	Suite a	Baton Rouge	LA	70816	2253333660
Ehlers Phillip 1902936925	M	Family Practice			Suite 112	Baton Rouge	LA	70817
Kalra Rohan 1255714465	M	Family Practice		707 Northbrook Dr		Baton Rouge	LA	70820	5155746332
Shanmuganathan Susila 1447510300	F	Family Practice	GERIATRIC MEDICINE	2900 Westfork Dr	Suite 401	Baton Rouge	LA	70827	8772604747

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