Southwest Louisiana Primary Health Care Center | Quality ...
Community Health Center • Opelousas, LA
About
Southwest Louisiana Primary Health Center (Southwest Primary Care) is a private, outpatient health care provider serving the Southwest Louisiana area since 1993. It offers affordable medical and dental services aimed at improving access to care. The organization has two U.S. offices, including a location in Opelousas (Opelousas address: 15200 Southwest Freeway, Opelousas, LA 70570) and another in Sugar Land, Texas. Key details: - Industry: Hospitals and Health Care; Services: medical, dental, and mental health - Mission: improve accessibility, availability, and acceptability of healthcare - Headquarters: Sugar Land, Texas; operates in the United States - Revenue: approximately $16.8 million annually - Status: active, private - Contact (example): (337) 942-2005 or (337) 942-3390 - Notable note: The specific Opelousas facility is part of their two-office footprint in the U.S.
Clinic Type
Community Health Center
Address
8762 Hwy 182 Opelousas LA 70570
Phone
337-942-3390
ptrotter@swlphc.com
Opening Hours
am - 2 pm
Website
Emergency Care
For emergencies, dial 9-1-1
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What should I bring to my visit?
Please bring all medications, insurance cards, picture ID, proof of household income, and if you are a referral, prior medical reports if you have them.
Can I complete Patient Forms Online?
You are now able to complete Patient Forms Online to save time when you come for your appointment! Click the link to submit and download Patient Forms Online!
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- Facebook: 94% recommend (12 reviews)
Patients praise
- Friendly and nice staff
- Recommended by patients
- Comprehensive care services
Common complaints
- One anecdotal mention of a poor patient experience in a general directory summary
"I love the service. The Staff is friendly. I would recommend anyone to come here."
— Patient Testimonial on SWLPHC website"I bring my 3 kids here. The Staff is always nice."
— Patient Testimonial on SWLPHC websiteSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- National Health Center Week 2025 - Louisiana Primary Care Association, Inc. — Aug 20, 2025
- Elyouna LeDoux — Apr 10, 2026
- SWLA Center for Health Services highlights National Health Center Week with focus on community care — Aug 6, 2025
- North Lake Charles will soon have access to new health services facility — Oct 22, 2025
- Senior Citizen-Focused Primary Care - Thrive Magazine — Nov 2, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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