Dr. Kathryn Kay Kennedy MD, Geriatric Psychiatrist
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Dr. Kathryn Kay Kennedy MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

1002 Highland Ave Shreveport LA, 71101

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Dr. Kathryn Kennedy is a psychiatrist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Kennedy is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Kennedy diagnoses and treats psychiatric illnesses. Dr. Kennedy 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, sedatives and hypnotics to name a few. Dr. Kennedy treats a variety of psychiatric illnesses.

Dr. Kennedy works with the adult and geriatric populations.She also has additional expertise and administers Electroconvulsive Therapy. She is the Medical Director of the Partial Hospital Program at Brentwood Hospital and Senior Care Inpatient Unit.

Education and Training

Louisiana State Univ School Of Medicine In New Orleans 1989

Provider Details

Female English

Areas of expertise and specialization

ECT Electroconvulsive TherapyDementiaSubstance Use DisordersDepressionPsychosisBipolar DisorderSchizoaffectiveSchizophreniaPTSDObsessive Compulsive DisorderAlcohol Use Disorders

Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha 1989 Medical Honor Society 

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Kathryn Kennedy,MD

1002 Highland Ave -
Shreveport, LA 71101
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