Dr. Jennifer Sue Gilkes MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
8414 Bluebonnet Blvd Suite 200 Baton Rouge LA, 70810Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Jennifer Gilkes is a psychiatrist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Gilkes is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Gilkes diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Gilkes 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. Gilkes treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Tulane University of Louisiana 1999
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THE SPINE HOSPITAL OF LOUISIANAl
10105 PARK ROW CIRCLE, SUITE 250 BATON ROUGE LA 70810