At Children’s International in Pearl River, LA, we have both the children’s and their parent’s best interests at heart. Your child deserves the best pediatric care possible and Children’s International is Here For You. Call Now to schedule an appointment with a pediatrician or nurse practitioner.

Pediatrician | Pearl River

64167 Highway 41, Unit C Pearl River, LA 70452

Phone: (985) 250-9700
Fax: (844) 899-5208

Pediatric Clinic Hours

Monday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Telehealth Video Visits Now Available!

Medicaid & Private Insurance Accepted

Raineeloves Young
Raineeloves Young
Dr pouw is excellent! We drive 40 minutes to see him and he is very very knowledgeable and explains it in a way I can understand. My son adores him... and his funny stories! Sweet nurses and staff! Love them all! Great place!read more
Kathy Henry
Kathy Henry
Excellent experience! Thanks for asking.
jessica batiste
jessica batiste
We love Dr. Pouw we have been with him for 10 years or child has never had a hospitalization he is well controlled. We thank you Dr. Pouw. 😊
Ashley Stevens
Ashley Stevens
The staff was so friendly! The pediatrician was super sweet and was very professional! The best part of my visit was we weren’t waiting long to be... seen! I highly recommend going to Children’s International Medical Group!read more
Penny Pritchett
Penny Pritchett
One of the best doctors visits I’ve been to. Dr. POW was a great and I do mean great physician. He really was kind and explained to us about our... visit. So glad we found him😀read more
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Children's International Pediatrics

Pediatrician in Pearl River, LA

Pearl River Pediatric Services

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Annual Well Visits

Children grow rapidly, requiring periodic check-ups to oversee developmental progress and identify any underlying health complications that may be present.

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Sick Visits

Throughout childhood, children get sick and it’s important that you bring your child in to see us as soon as possible so we can provide your child with immediate, thorough care to help them feel better quickly.

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Sports Physicals

Sports physicals are preventative screenings routinely used to verify a patient’s physical health and ability to safely participate in athletic activity.

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Nutrition Counseling

At Children’s International, we believe in treating the whole person – not just a disease. Preventative care is a foundational part of our practice.

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ADD/ADHD

Millions of children and adults across the country suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Pediatric Clinic Providers & Staff

endocrinologist and pediatrician

I.S. Victor Pouw, M.D., F.A.A.P.*

Pediatric Endocrinologist

Dr. In-Sian Victor Vincent Pouw was born in Jakarta, Indonesia and grew up in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, where he graduated from High School in 1976.  He went to college at the University of Ghent, Belgium, and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Sciences.  After returning to his hometown of Rotterdam he attended the Erasmus University School of Medicine from which he graduated in 1983 as a Medical Doctor. In 1986 Dr. Pouw moved to the US to specialize in Pediatrics.  He did his internship at the Children’s Hospital Medical Center in Cincinnati, Ohio and finished residency training in Baltimore, Maryland at St. Agnes Hospital, an affiliate of the renowned John Hopkins School of Medicine.  For his subspecialty training in Pediatric Endocrinology, he went to Cornell University Medical Center in New York City where he trained under the internationally recognized Dr. Maria I.New.

After his training in New York, Dr. Pouw worked in Valley, Alabama in 1995 as a General Pediatrician and Pediatric Endocrinologist.  He has also worked at the Pediatric Endocrinology Clinic at Children’s Hospital in Birmingham, Alabama.  During this time he became board certified in Pediatrics.  Dr. Pouw and his family moved to Slidell, Louisiana in 2001 to join Children’s International Medical Group® to become a full-time Pediatric Endocrinologist.  His particular fields of medical interest are Type I Diabetes Mellitus, Growth, Adrenal and Thyroid Disorders.

John Hall family nurse practitioner in pediatrics

John Hall

Family Nurse Practitioner

Johnny Hall earned his Bachelors of Science at Loyola University New Orleans and then went on to complete his Masters at The University of Southern Mississippi. Johnny is happily married to his wife Natalie and they have a 13 year old daughter together. He has been working in pediatrics for 7 years and enjoys interacting with children. His favorite comic book character is the flash but he also has a passion for all things marvel.

pediatric nurse practitioner

Cathy Bartley, FNP

Family Nurse Practitioner

Bio coming soon…

pediatric clinic manager

Vanessa Reyes

Pediatric Office Manager

Bio coming soon…

*These providers are independent contractors with a variable schedule that might differ from each clinic’s hours of operation.

About Children’s International Pediatrics in Pearl River, LA

We are more than just a pediatric clinic; we are a family committed to providing our patients with the best pediatric care available. At Children’s International Pediatrics, we have both the children’s and their parent’s best interests at heart. We promote physical and emotional well-being through comprehensive and personalized medical care and maintain an active role in each of the communities we serve. Call anytime during clinic hours to schedule an appointment with a pediatrician or nurse practitioner.

Family-Centered Pediatric Clinics

At Children’s International Medical Group, healthcare is synonymous with family. Once you and your child walk through the clinic doors, you are home and we are here to take care of you the same way we would take care of our own family members.

Comprehensive Care

We offer a large variety of preventative, primary, and specialty care services to ensure that your child receives thorough health care. For more information about the comprehensive medical services we offer, see our pediatric services page.

Mission Statement

We are committed to making a difference in your child’s life by offering exceptional patient care in a nurturing and professional environment to our patients, parents, and the communities we serve.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the number one choice for pediatric services.