West Feliciana Hospital has completed an acquisition to make the Pediatric Clinic, St. Francisville, an affiliate of the hospital. That’s right, Patricia M. Schneider, MD, FAAP known lovingly across the West Feliciana Parish community as “Dr. Pat” is joining the hospital as a partner clinic.

     Dr. Pat has operated the practice since 2010 and will continue her leadership role there as well as that of Chief of Pediatrics at West Feliciana Hospital. Dr. Pat has been practicing pediatric medicine for over 40 years in St. Francisville, Zachary, and Baton Rouge. Dr. Pat is an American Academy of Pediatrics Fellow, a member of the American Medical Society, and most recently, the recipient of the 2003 Women in Medicine Award. She is also a community inspiration for her long-standing role as a children’s health and well-being advocate.

     In addition to Dr. Pat, both Kelli David, APRN, CPNP, AE-C, PMHS and Katie Jewell, APRN, FNP-C, CPN, AE-C, CLC, PMHS have joined the West Feliciana Hospital team. Kelli and Katie play a significant role in the clinic and are dedicated to providing a high level of care to their patients.

     “We are beyond excited to bring Dr. Pat and her practice on board as a health care partner”, said Lee Chastant, CEO of the West Feliciana Hospital. “Her years of experience and passion for caring for our community’s children and families perfectly aligns with our values and mission at the hospital. We look forward to supporting her with our resource solute highest quality health care for her patients.”