Dr. Stuart Samson M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
7777 Hennessy Blvd Suite 4001 Baton Rouge LA, 70808About
Dr. Stuart Samson is a psychiatrist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Samson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Samson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Samson 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. Samson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1987
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1987
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Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Dementia
- Opiate Dependence
- Adjustment Disorder
- Schizophrenia
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