
Dr. Sapna Purawat MD
Psychiatrist | Psychiatry
1035 Calhoun Strret Lsu Behaviourial Hea New Orleans LA, 70115About
Dr. Sapna Purawat is a psychiatrist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Purawat is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Purawat diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Purawat 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. Purawat treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.
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Nearby Providers
- Edward Foulks940 Chartres Street New Orleans Louisiana 70116
- Raga Malaty210 State Street New Orleans Louisiana 70118
- Dr. Arthur JL Strauss M.D.3600 Prytania Street New Orleans Louisiana 70115
- Dr. Patrick John Dowling MD1314 St. Mary Street New Orleans Louisiana 70130
- Dr. Thor Agustsson DO2020 Gravier St New Orleans LA 70112
- Dr. Csilla Linszky MD433 Bolivar St New Orleans LA 70112
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