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Dr. Richard W Richoux M.D.
Psychiatrist | Forensic Psychiatry
601 N Carrollton Ave Suite D New Orleans LA, 70119About
Dr. Richard Richoux is a psychiatrist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Richoux is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Richoux diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Richoux 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. Richoux treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1977
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Practice At 601 N Carrollton Ave Suite D
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Nearest Hospitals
ST CHARLES SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLCl
1717 ST CHARLES AVE NEW ORLEANS LA 70130