
Dr. Said Cantu MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
2829 4th Avenue Lake Charles LA, 70601About
Dr. Said Cantu is a psychiatrist practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Cantu is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Cantu diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Cantu 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. Cantu treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
Education and Training
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 2006
Provider Details
Treatments
- Bipolar Disorder
- Anxiety
- Psychosis
- Dementia
- Opiate Dependence
- Schizophrenia
Dr. Said Cantu MD's Practice location
Practice At 2829 4th Avenue
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- Dr. Charles A Murphy M.D.751 Bayou Pines East Dr Ste C Lake Charles LA 70601
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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