Pediatric Infectious Diseases

Caring for a sick child can be overwhelming, even when it’s a run-of-the-mill cold or tummy ache. Physicians who care for your child have a resource for an illness with an unusual skin rash, unexplained fever or a resistant or severe infection. The highly skilled experts at Willis Knighton are always here to help diagnose and treat serious, complicated or rare infections. 

Our approach to treating pediatric infectious diseases 

If your child is battling an infectious disease or lingering infection, our specialists are trained and ready to assess and diagnose the condition and quickly provide the answers and treatment your family needs.  

Why choose us  

The professionals at Willis Knighton are highly skilled, compassionate caregivers who provide individual, patient-centered care in a family -friendly environment. They are affiliated with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, the Infectious Diseases Society of America, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society and the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America. Our staff brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to every patient and condition they encounter. You will find:

• Expert care for common and complex conditions 
• Trusted providers close to home in Shreveport and Bossier City 
• Personalized care designed specifically for your child and your family 
• Advanced diagnostic approaches and innovative treatment options 
• Timely answers and trusted support  

Conditions treated 

At Willis Knighton, we specialize in a wide range of infectious diseases and conditions, including:  

• Severe, complicated or recurrent bacterial, viral and fungal infections 
• Infections of bones and joints 
• Meningitis
• Infections acquired during travel 
• Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection 
• Infections in patients on immune modulating therapy 
• Pre-transplant evaluation 
• Transplant-related infections 
• Primary immune deficiency 
• Unexplained fevers 
• Issues related to MRSA infection, C. difficile, Lyme disease or other tick-borne diseases or infections 
• Tuberculosis 

Services

We use child-friendly techniques, advanced diagnostic tools and the latest technological advances to create personalized care plans for each young patient. Our treatment options are designed with your family in mind, and we won’t rest until you have the answers and relief you need. 

Families are encouraged to ask their healthcare provider to send a referral to Willis Knighton Children’s Health Specialists in Shreveport.