Nearby Cities

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Marrero (4.11 mi)
Jefferson (4.74 mi)
Metairie (5.08 mi)
Chalmette (6.74 mi)
Kenner (10.34 mi)
Luling (17.52 mi)
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  • Shilpa Amara 250 Points

    Shilpa Amara

    Shilpa Amara, MD
    1514 Jefferson Hwy
    Jefferson, LA 70121
  • Alvin Rouchell 100 Points

    Alvin Rouchell

    Alvin Rouchell, MD
    1514 Jefferson Hwy
    Jefferson, LA 70121
  • Thomas Keister 250 Points

    Thomas Keister

    Ochsner Medical Center
    1514 Jefferson Highway
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Joseph Roniger 250 Points

    Joseph Roniger

    Ochsner Medical Center
    1514 Jefferson Highway
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Scott Lavie 250 Points

    Scott Lavie

    Scott Lavie, MD
    1514 Jefferson Highway
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Kelly Dixon 200 Points

    Kelly Dixon

    Ochsner Medical Center
    1514 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Dana Gruber 200 Points

    Dana Gruber

    Ochsner Medical Center
    1514 Jefferson Highway
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Jennifer Gotto 150 Points

    Jennifer Gotto

    Ochsner Medical Center
    1514 Jefferson Hwy.
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Milton Anderson, MD 120 Points

    Milton Anderson, MD

    Ochsner Clinic North Shore
    1514 Jefferson Hwy, Psychy Dept
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Michael Knight, MD 110 Points

    Michael Knight, MD

    Ochsner Psychiatry
    1516 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Rudolph Ehrensing, MD 100 Points

    Rudolph Ehrensing, MD

    1514 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Richard Mestayer III, MD 100 Points

    Richard Mestayer III, MD

    Ochsner Clinic
    1514 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Judy Roheim, MD 100 Points

    Judy Roheim, MD

    Ochsner Clinic
    1514 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Craig Troxclair, MD 100 Points

    Craig Troxclair, MD

    Ochsner Foundation Hospital
    1516 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Alvin Rouchell, MD 100 Points

    Alvin Rouchell, MD

    1514 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Gayle Wurzlow, MD 100 Points

    Gayle Wurzlow, MD

    1516 Jefferson Hwy
    New Orleans, LA 70121
  • Ashlie Martinez 50 Points

    Ashlie Martinez

    Ochsner Medical Center
    1514 Jefferson Highway
    New Orleans, LA 70121

Nearby Cities

Gretna (3.04 mi)
Marrero (4.11 mi)
Jefferson (4.74 mi)
Metairie (5.08 mi)
Chalmette (6.74 mi)
Kenner (10.34 mi)
Luling (17.52 mi)

Psychiatrist Info

Psychiatrist Summary: Psychiatry involves the treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of mental illness. A psychiatrist diagnoses mental and emotional disorders using assessments and may order further psychiatric diagnostic laboratory tests if necessary. Mental and emotional disorders including difficulty coping, stress, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, substance-abuse disorders, sexual issues, schizophrenia, and addictions may be helped by different forms of psychiatry.

Common Treatments: Psychiatrists commonly treat children and adults suffering from attention deficit disorder (ADD), clinical depression, eating disorders, anxiety disorders, phobias, paranoia, psychosis, OCD, and panic attacks. Additional disorders treated by psychiatrists are: mania, schizophrenia, claustrophobia, paranoia, agoraphobia, social anxiety disorder, hallucinations, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and panic disorder.


Psychiatrist FAQs:
What is a

Psychiatrist

?
A Psychiatrist is a licensed physician who specializes in the evaluation, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental and emotional disorders.

What is the Difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?


Psychologists are concerned with the different aspects of behavior and mental processes and cannot prescribe medications. A clinical psychologist uses psychotherapy and other counseling skills to improve emotional and mental health. A Psychiatrist is a medical doctor who performs psychotherapy but can also prescribe medicine.

Why might I see a Psychiatrist?


You could see a Psychiatrist for abuse, addictions, anxiety, coping mechanism issues, depression, an eating disorder, emotional distress, personal growth, phobias, relationship issues, sexual problems, and trauma.

What are the requirements for becoming a licensed Psychiatrist?


A Psychiatrist must have a Masters or a Doctoral Degree from an accredited school. Other requirements toward becoming a Psychiatrist include residency training and board certifications that vary from state to state.


Psychiatrist Related Terms: anxiety, behavioral disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, suicide, relationship difficulties, chronic mental illness, parenting issues, adjustment disorders, personality disorders, lobotomy, antidepressants