About
Dr. Rhett McLaren grew up in Houston, Texas and earned a Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry from Texas A&M University in 1991. He went on to receive his Doctor of Medicine from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. His residency training in pediatrics took place at the Dayton Children's Hospital and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center combined program in Dayton, Ohio. He served in the United States Air Force during both medical school and residency.
After completing his training, Dr. McLaren served as an active duty staff pediatrician at Barksdale Air Force Base in Shreveport, Louisiana for four years. He then practiced in the Shreveport area for 20 of the following 22 years, with two years spent in Nashville, Tennessee while his wife trained at Vanderbilt Medical Center. He holds the Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) designation and has accumulated more than 30 years of clinical experience. Seeking a deeper understanding of healthcare economics, he completed an MBA with a focus in healthcare at the University of Texas at Tyler. His clinical interests include ADHD and ADD management, asthma, allergy care, sublingual immunotherapy, behavioral problems, and depression and anxiety. He is passionate about listening as the foundation of clinical care, believing that knowing a patient personally is what makes good medicine possible. Outside the practice, Dr. McLaren enjoys time with his wife, two adult daughters, two sons-in-law, and a grandson. He stays active through swimming, boating, fishing, weightlifting, and a genuine love of lifelong learning.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Texas A&M University, B.S. Biochemistry, 1991
Medical School
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston
Residency
Pediatrics, Dayton Children's Hospital/Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center combined program, Dayton, Ohio
Additional Training
MBA with focus in healthcare, University of Texas at Tyler
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. McLaren right for?
Dr. McLaren is a strong fit for families seeking a pediatrician who knows their child well over time. Parents of newborns, school-age children, and teenagers all find a home in his practice. He is especially effective with children managing ADHD, asthma, allergies, anxiety, depression, or behavioral concerns. Families who want same-day access and unhurried appointments will appreciate his approach. His telehealth-only membership also suits families who live at a distance but want consistent, relationship-driven pediatric care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. McLaren has deep clinical experience treating ADHD and ADD, asthma, allergies, depression, anxiety, and behavioral problems. He also manages chronic illnesses, obesity and nutrition concerns, and provides sublingual immunotherapy. His 30-plus years in pediatric practice span newborn care through adolescence.
Yes. Dr. McLaren holds the Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP) designation, which reflects his commitment to pediatric training and ongoing professional standards.
Dr. McLaren earned his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. He completed his pediatric residency at the Dayton Children's Hospital and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base Medical Center combined program in Dayton, Ohio. He also holds an MBA with a healthcare focus from the University of Texas at Tyler.
Dr. McLaren has practiced pediatrics for over 30 years. His experience includes active duty military service, academic training programs, hospital-based settings including the ICU and delivery room, and long-standing community practice in Louisiana and Texas.
Dr. McLaren centers his practice on listening and building genuine relationships with patients and families. He believes that knowing a child personally, not just medically, leads to better clinical outcomes. That philosophy shapes every appointment he has, from a sick visit to a complex chronic illness discussion.
Yes. Dr. McLaren offers sublingual immunotherapy for allergy management. This is part of the broader allergy and asthma care he provides within his membership-based pediatric practice.
Yes. Dr. McLaren diagnoses and treats depression and anxiety in pediatric patients. He also manages behavioral problems and ADHD and ADD. These are areas he addresses within the extended appointment time his practice model allows.
Yes. Dr. McLaren has extensive experience with newborn care, including time in hospital newborn nurseries and delivery rooms. He accepts newborns as members and offers prenatal consultations for expectant parents as well.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026