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Dr. Said Cantu MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(15)
2829 4th Avenue Lake Charles LA, 70601
Rating

4/5

About

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

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Anxiety
  • Psychosis
  • Dementia
  • Opiate Dependence
  • Schizophrenia

Dr. Said Cantu MD's Practice location

Practice At 2829 4th Avenue

2829 4th Avenue -
Lake Charles, LA 70601
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New patients: 337-477-7091
Fax: 337-474-4552

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425 Kingsley St -
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Patient Experience with Dr. Cantu


4.0

Based on 15 reviews

Dr. Said Cantu MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 15 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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