Dr. David S. Dawes M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
800 Kaliste Saloom Rd. Lafayette LA, 70508About
Dr. David Dawes is a psychiatrist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. Dawes is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Dawes diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Dawes may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Dawes treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1988
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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