Medical Providers

Foster Kordisch, M.D.
Pediatrician

A 1978 graduate of LSU School of Medicine, Dr. Thompson completed his Residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia in Richmond in 1981. Board Certified in Pediatrics, he has been with the Children’s Clinic since 1981.

Board Certified in pediatrics, Dr. Wallace graduated from LSU School of Medicine in 1980. His Residency was at LSU School of Medicine in Baton Rouge. He has been with the Children’s Clinic since 1983.

Graduating from LSU School of Medicine in 1987, Dr. Landry did his residency at Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock.  Board certified in pediatrics, he has been with the Children’s Clinic since 1990.

Dr. Karriker graduated in 1994 from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. He completed his Internship and Residency at Children’s Hospital and University Hospital in New Orleans. Board certified in pediatrics, Dr. Karriker joined the Children’s Clinic in 1997.

Dr. Maust completed Medical School in 1990 at the University of Texas in Houston and his Residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. He is board certified in both Pediatrics and Internal Medicine. His practice at the Children’s Clinic began in 1998.

Dr. Decker completed Medical School in 1994 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Her pediatric residency was completed at LSU Medical Center and Children’s Hospital in New Orleans in 1997. Dr. Decker was in private practice in Lafayette, Louisiana from 1998 until she joined the Children’s Clinic in October 2001. She is board certified by the American Board of Pediatrics.

Dr. Karpovs was raised in New Orleans and graduated from LSU in 1997. He received his medical degree from LSU Health Science Center in New Orleans in 2001. Dr. Karpovs completed pediatric residency at Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia in 2004. He was an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at MCV for a year before joining the Children’s Clinic. Dr. Karpovs has been certified as a Culinary Medical Specialist through the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine of Tulane University. He uses this unique training to prevent and treat dietary caused diseases in both children and adults. He also has training in the treatment of tongue tie in infants to facilitate breastfeeding.

Dr. Ardoin received a Bachelor of Arts in Zoology from LSU in 2003. He received his medical degree from St. Matthews School of Medicine in Grand Cayman in 2007. His pediatric residency was completed at Tulane University School of Medicine/Ochsner Clinic Foundation in New Orleans, LA in 2010. He joined the staff of Children’s Clinic the same year.

Susan E. Drez, M.D. received a Bachelor of Arts in French from Sweet Briar College in Sweet Briar, Virginia in 1986. She received her medical degree from Louisiana State University in 1990. Dr. Drez completed a Pediatric residency at LSU in New Orleans and at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta in 1993. Dr. Drez practiced previously at the Children’s Clinic from 1993 to 1994 and again from 2002 to 2007. Dr. Drez is board certified in Pediatrics.

Dr. Stephanie Treme. Dr. Treme received her Bachelor of Science in Biology from McNeese State University and her medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport. She completed her pediatric residency at the University of Texas at Houston Pediatric Residency Program.  Dr. Treme will see patients in all Children’s Clinic locations.

Dr. Price received a Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from McNeese State University and her medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport. She completed pediatric residency at Children’s Hospital of New Orleans and practiced pediatrics in New Orleans prior to joining the Children’s Clinic. Dr. Price is board certified in pediatrics.

Dr. Borden Wilson attended the University of Alabama, where he majored in biology and competed on the university’s waterski team. He received his medical degree from Louisiana State University in Shreveport in 2014. He completed his pediatric residency at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston in 2017. After practicing in North Louisiana for 3 years, he joined Children’s Clinic in 2020.

Lauren received her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston in 2009. She is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. Lauren has been with the Children’s Clinic since 2013.

Beth received her BSN degree from McNeese State University in Lake Charles and her MSN degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston, Texas. She is certified by the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Associates as both a Nurse Practitioner and Pediatric Nurse. Beth has been with the Children’s Clinic since January, 2000.