FRANKLIN, LA – February 23, 2026. Bayou Bend Health System is proud to announce the expansion of its clinic services with the addition of Pediatrics at the Medical Office Building in Franklin, Louisiana.
The Bayou Bend Pediatric Clinic will provide comprehensive care for infants, children, and adolescents, including sick visits, well-child visits, immunizations, physicals, newborn care, and treatment of minor injuries. Services will be provided under the direction of pediatrician Bchara Janadri, MD.
Dr. Janadri received his medical degree from Aleppo Medical School in Syria and completed his pediatric residency at Lincoln Medical Center in New York City. He brings more than 35 years of experience in the medical field, including over 30 years of pediatric practice at Highland Pediatrics in Connellsville, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Janadri, his wife, and their 11-year-old daughter are looking forward to becoming part of the Franklin community and have chosen to relocate from Pennsylvania to Louisiana in pursuit of a warmer climate and a welcoming place to call home.
“Expanding pediatric services in Franklin allows us to better serve families close to home,” said Stephanie Guidry, CEO of Bayou Bend Health System. “We are committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care for every stage of life, and bringing pediatric care to our community is an important step in fulfilling that mission.”
Dr. Janadri will begin seeing patients in Suite A of the the Bayou Bend Medical Office Building located at 200 Medical Dr. in Franklin, LA, on Monday, March 2, 2026. New patients are welcome. For all inquiries or to schedule an appointment, please call (337) 907-6764.
To learn more about our services or for help in finding a physician, please visit BayouBendHealth.org.
