
Dr. Denis C Devenport M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
5599 Highway 311 Houma LA, 70360About
Dr. Denis Devenport is a psychiatrist practicing in Houma, LA. Dr. Devenport is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Devenport diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Devenport 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. Devenport treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2002
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Schizophrenia
Dr. Denis C Devenport M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 5599 Highway 311
5599 Highway 311 -Houma, LA 70360Get Direction
South Central Louisiana Human Services Authority
158 Regal Row -Houma, LA 70360Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
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- Dr. Lyad Gozal M.D.1978 Industrial Blvd Houma LA 70363
- Dr. Victor Doval Gonzalez MD307 Jefferson Dr Houma LA 70360
- Dr. Maria M Braud M.D.970 S ACADIA RD THIBODAUX LA 70301
- Dr. Marjorie Nathan Person MD4608 Highway 1 Raceland LA 70394
Nearest Hospitals
LEONARD J CHABERT MEDICAL CENTERl
1978 INDUSTRIAL BLVD HOUMA LA 70363ST CHARLES PARISH HOSPITALl
1057 PAUL MAILLARD ROAD LULING LA 70070OCHSNER MEDICAL CENTER KENNERl
180 WEST ESPLANADE AVENUE KENNER LA 70065