Douglas Porter
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2221 Philip St New Orleans LA, 70113Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Douglas Porter is a psychiatrist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Porter is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Porter diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Porter 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. Porter 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 1992
Tulane University of Louisiana 1992
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine 1992
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
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Practice At 2221 Philip St
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Nearest Hospitals
ST CHARLES SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLCl
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