Dr. Johnny L. Simpson M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
7968 Essen Park Baton Rouge LA, 70809Rating
4/5
About
Dr. Johnny Simpson is a psychiatrist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Simpson is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Simpson diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Simpson 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. Simpson treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1986
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1986
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1986
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Adjustment Disorder
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Practice At 7968 Essen Park
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10105 PARK ROW CIRCLE, SUITE 250 BATON ROUGE LA 70810