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Red Stick Pediatrics: A Baton Rouge Pediatric Clinic for Every Child

Since 2007, families across Baton Rouge have trusted us with their children's health. We built this practice on a simple belief: every child deserves the same expert care, no matter what insurance they have.

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About Us

Expert Care for Baton Rouge Area Children Since 2007

  • Founded: 2007, originally as Old Hammond Pediatrics
  • Type: Independent pediatric clinic (newborns through teens)
  • Location: 888 Tara Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
  • Insurance: Proudly accepts Louisiana Medicaid, LaCHIP, and most private insurance
  • Care standard: Follows American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines
  • Serves: Baton Rouge, Prairieville, St. George, Baker, Zachary, Central, Gonzales, and Denham Springs
  • Accepting new patients: Yes

We believe:

  • Every child deserves the same standard of care. No second tier. No shortcuts.
  • Medicaid families belong here. We accept Medicaid proudly and openly, and we built our practice around the families who rely on it.
  • Good care follows the evidence. We follow American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for checkups, vaccines, and developmental screenings.
  • Parents are partners. You know your child best. We listen first, then explain in plain language.
  • A trusted provider makes a healthier child. Seeing the same familiar faces year after year leads to better care.

Our providers work with Baton Rouge's leading hospitals, including:

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center / Our Lady of the Lake Children's Health
  • Baton Rouge General Medical Center
  • Woman's Hospital
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Our Story

Our Story: From Old Hammond Pediatrics to Red Stick Pediatrics

Red Stick Pediatrics began in 2007 as Old Hammond Pediatrics, a neighborhood clinic caring for children in the heart of Baton Rouge.

As the practice grew, so did the families we served. They came from across the capital region: Prairieville, Zachary, Central, Denham Springs, and beyond. We took the name Red Stick Pediatrics to reflect that. "Red Stick" is the English meaning of Baton Rouge, and this practice belongs to the whole city.

One thing has never changed. From our first day, we've welcomed Medicaid families as the center of our practice, not as an afterthought. Many of the parents who walk through our door have been turned away or rushed through visits elsewhere. At Red Stick Pediatrics, they find providers who take time, explain clearly, and treat their child like the most important patient of the day.

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What Makes Red Stick Pediatrics Different

19+

Years caring for Baton Rouge kids

  • Built for Medicaid families. Many clinics "take" Medicaid. We built our practice around it. You'll never feel like a second-class patient here.
  • Newborn to teen, under one roof. From your baby's first checkup to your teen's sports physical, including ADHD and asthma care, your child's whole health history lives in one place.
  • Services you won't find everywhere. Like sterile ear piercing by trained clinical staff, starting at 9 months. No mall kiosk required.
  • Familiar faces. Your child sees providers who know their name and their story. Meet Rachael Simms, NP →
  • Saturday mornings. Open Saturdays 9 AM–12 PM for working parents and weekend sick days.
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Our Care Standards

Pediatric Care Done the Right Way

Every visit at Red Stick Pediatrics follows the same high standards:

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Well-Child Visits

Follow the AAP Bright Futures schedule, from 3–5 days old through the teen years.

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Vaccines

Follow the CDC and AAP recommended immunization schedule.

3

Developmental Screenings

Check speech, movement, learning, and behavior at recommended ages.

4

Clear Communication

You leave every visit knowing what we found, what to do next, and when to call us.

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Coordinated Care

When your child needs a specialist, we make the referral and stay involved.

Our Team

The People Behind Your Child's Care

Our team includes pediatric nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, and a front desk staff who know most families by name. Each of us shares the same goal: making every visit easy, welcoming, and thorough.

Meet Rachael Simms, NP, one of our pediatric nurse practitioners →

Meet Dr. Stephen Sanches, MD, FAAP, one of the board-certified pediatricians who oversee our care →

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Our Community

Rooted in the Baton Rouge Community

Red Stick Pediatrics is more than a doctor's office. We're a neighborhood resource for families across the Baton Rouge area. Our patients come from:

Baton Rouge · Prairieville · St. George · Baker · Zachary · Central · Gonzales · Denham Springs

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Ready to Find Your Child's New Pediatrician?

We're accepting new patients, and Medicaid is always welcome.

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FAQ About Red Stick Pediatrics

Red Stick Pediatrics is an independent pediatric clinic at 888 Tara Blvd in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, caring for newborns, children, and teens.

  • Full pediatric care: checkups, sick visits, vaccines, ADHD, asthma, physicals
  • Proudly accepts Medicaid
  • Currently accepting new patients

Red Stick Pediatrics has cared for Baton Rouge children since 2007.

  • Originally opened as Old Hammond Pediatrics
  • Now serves families across 8 communities in the capital region

Yes. Red Stick Pediatrics was formerly known as Old Hammond Pediatrics.

  • Same practice, same commitment to Medicaid families
  • If your child's records are under Old Hammond Pediatrics, they're still with us

Yes. Red Stick Pediatrics proudly accepts Louisiana Medicaid and has built its practice around Medicaid families.

Red Stick Pediatrics sees children from birth through the teen years.

Red Stick Pediatrics follows American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines for all preventive care.

  • AAP Bright Futures well-child visit schedule
  • CDC/AAP immunization schedule
  • Recommended developmental and behavioral screenings

Red Stick Pediatrics is built around Medicaid families, so every child gets the same expert care regardless of insurance.

  • Medicaid-first culture, not Medicaid-tolerated
  • Newborn-to-teen care under one roof
  • Unique services like sterile ear piercing starting at 9 months
  • Saturday morning hours
Get in Touch

Call us today. We'd love to meet your family.

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Clinic Hours

  • Mon - Fri : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday : 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Sunday : Closed
info@redstickpediatrics.com 225-273-5995

888 Tara Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

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