About Us

Ville Platte Pediatrics is a Certified Rural Health Clinic licensed through the state of Louisiana. 


We provide complete care of newborns through age 18. 

Our services include:

  • Well Visits
  • Sick Visits
  • Immunizations
  • School Physicals

Office and Billing Services

  • All Insurances are accepted as well as Self Pay Patients.

Dr. Dodanim F. Altamirano, MD, F.A.A.P. is Board Certified through the American Academy of Pediatrics and has over 30 years of pediatric medical experience. 

Courtney D. Manuel, FNP-C is a graduate of Northwestern State University and is affiliated with the Louisiana Association of Nurse Practitioners. She has been with Ville Platte Pediatrics since 2013.

The Office Manager is Haylie M. Deshotel, CPC. She is a graduate of Louisiana State University-Eunice and is a Certified Professional Coder through the American Academy of Professional Coders and has been with Ville Platte Pediatrics for 20 years.

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