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Dr. Jayendra K Patel M.D.
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
333 Dr Michael Debakey Dr Suite 220 Lake Charles LA, 70601About
Dr. Jayendra Patel is a psychiatrist practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Patel is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Patel diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Patel 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. Patel treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1983
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Dementia
- Insomnia
- Schizophrenia
Dr. Jayendra K Patel M.D.'s Practice location
Practice At 333 Dr Michael Debakey Dr Suite 220
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Nearby Providers
- Eric Rachal333 Doctor Michael Debakey Dr Lake Charles LA 70601
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- Dr. Christen Cali Vanasselberg M.D.1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA 70605
- Dr. Charles A Murphy M.D.751 Bayou Pines East Dr Ste C Lake Charles LA 70601
- Dr. Ehtesham U Syed M.D.324 W HALE ST LAKE CHARLES LA 70601
Nearest Hospitals
CHRISTUS ST PATRICK HOSPITALl
524 DR MICHAEL DEBAKEY STREET LAKE CHARLES LA 70601LAKE AREA MEDICAL CENTERl
4200 NELSON ROAD LAKE CHARLES LA 70605