A&G Pediatrics in Metairie is an affiliate of Children’s International Pediatrics. Our pediatricians have both the children’s and their parents’ best interests at heart. Our pediatric clinic provides a relaxing atmosphere for our patients while they wait and receive care. Your child deserves the best pediatric care possible and Children’s International is Here For You. Call (504) 267-9001 to schedule an appointment with a pediatrician at our Metairie pediatric clinic.
Pediatrician in Metairie, LA
3001 Division St, Suite 206 Metairie, LA 70002
Phone: (504) 267-9001
Fax: (504) 267 9002
Pediatric Clinic Hours
Monday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Friday 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Medicaid & Private Insurance Accepted
Children's International Pediatrics
Pediatrician in Baton Rouge, LA
Metairie Pediatric Services
Annual Well Visits
Children grow rapidly, requiring periodic check-ups to oversee developmental progress and identify any underlying health complications that may be present.
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.
Sports Physicals
Sports physicals are preventative screenings routinely used to verify a patient’s physical health and ability to safely participate in athletic activity.
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.
ADD/ADHD
Millions of children and adults across the country suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Metairie Pediatric Clinic Providers & Staff
Arturo Gastañaduy, M.D., F.A.A.P.
General Pediatrician
Dr. Arturo Gastañaduy was born in Lima, Peru. He is the proud father of 3 children and even prouder grandfather of 5.
“Dr. G”, as he came to be known early in his medical career, graduated from the San Marcos University Medical School, in Lima, Peru. He then came to the United States where he completed his Pediatric Residency at Baltimore City Hospitals/Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Following his Residency, Dr. G completed a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship at the University of Minnesota.
After his training, Dr. G returned to Lima, Peru, and worked for the Nutrition Research Institute where he was appointed Associate for the Department of International Health of The Johns Hopkins University School of Hygiene and Public Health. In 1992, Dr. G and his family returned to the United States, and Dr. G joined the Department of Pediatrics at Louisiana State University Medical School. Dr. G has practiced pediatrics, and taught many aspiring pediatricians at University and Children’s Hospitals in New Orleans for 25 years.
Throughout his career, Dr. G has pursued research, focused on pediatric infectious diseases and pediatric nutrition. He has published many medical articles and book chapters, and he has presented his research at national and international meetings. Dr. G has also has served as a consultant for the World Health Organization Diarrheal Diseases Control Program and the Applied Diarrheal Disease Research Project of the Harvard Institute for International Development. His work has advanced the clinical management of diarrheal diseases and malnutrition in children.
Given his background, training and experience Dr. G is convinced that “prevention is the best medicine.” He strongly supports breast feeding, immunizations, healthy diet and exercise, and regular doctor visits for children, so they can grow strong and healthy.
Dr. G is a compassionate pediatrician who strives to treat his patients as he would like his grandchildren to be treated.
Mamatha Ananth, M.D., F.A.A.P.
General Pediatrician
Dr. Mamatha Ananth was born and raised in Bangalore, India. She graduated from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences of Bangalore University. During medical school, she developed a deep love for working with children. She saw personally that children who grew up with proper nurture and care, the most fundamental form of that being access to healthcare, grew into strong adults, both physically and mentally.
In 1993, she took the next step in her medical journey with a pediatric residency at Rush Presbyterian Medical Center in Chicago, Illinois. After completing residency, in pursuit of a pediatric nephrology fellowship at Tulane University, she moved to the New Orleans area which has since become her home.
Over the next 20 years, she focused on becoming a strong clinician by gaining pediatric experience that ranged from the care of children in both in-patient and out-patient settings to working in the emergency room. In 2011, she joined LSU New Orleans and was a teaching faculty member with the Department of Pediatrics and Family Medicine. In this role, she enjoyed being able to share her experience and knowledge with the next generation of physicians. During this time, she was the Director of the Newborn Nursery at Our Lady of Angels Hospital located in Bogalusa, Louisiana, where she took care of the majority of both well and sick newborns in partnership with the local area neonatologists.
Dr. Ananth strongly promotes healthy lifestyle with a focus on breast feeding, nutritious diet, and the importance of exercise. She also believes in the importance of reading and early education. “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is reflected in the attention she pays to well care, immunizations, and injury prevention. She holds a deep connection to her community here in Louisiana and has spearheaded a forum on STI prevention in local schools initialized in Washington Parish.
On a personal note, Dr. Ananth lives on the Northshore with her husband. She has two children who live in the northeast and are pursuing their dreams. She thoroughly enjoys the company of her third child, her dog Cocoa. In her spare time she enjoys walking, riding her bike, or reading near Lake Ponchartrain.
Lesly Rodriguez
Pediatric Office Manager
Bio coming soon…
Who We Are
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 in Metairie, we have both the children’s and their parent’s best interests at heart. Our pediatricians 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 (Baton Rouge), 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.