Dr. Dorsey Dysart, MD

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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Dorsey Dysart, who serves patients in Olivette, Missouri.

Dr. Dysart is a trusted psychiatrist serving the community of Olivette, Missouri. Specializing in psychiatry, addiction psychiatry and eating disorders, he utilizes treatment avenues such as psychotherapy, diet, meditation and psychopharmacology. He is committed to his patients’ recovery, success, and helping them build a happy, healthy life.

Regarding his educational background, he graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry and Biology from Drury University in 1963. He received an award for his research in Biochemistry from the National Science Foundation, and was elected to Omicron Delta Kappa, a national honorary scholastic/leadership fraternity.

Subsequently, Dr. Dysart went on to earn his medical degree from the Tulane University Medical School, followed by his internship, residency in neurology and psychiatry (Chief Resident), and fellowship in psychoanalysis at the same educational venue. During his time there, he received an award from the New Orleans Society for Neurology and Psychiatry for “particular excellence in psychiatry”.

To boot, he relocated to England where he completed clinical studies at the National Neurological Institute in London, with a focus on general neurology, neuropathology, and behavioral neurology under Dr. Dennis Williams. He has also completed adjunctive education at the Brain Institute in Amsterdam (1970), Mayo Clinic (1978), UCLA School of Medicine (1985), and Stanford University Medical School (1986).

Distinguished as a Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (FASAM), the doctor is board-certified in psychiatry and neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology.

Moreover, he is certified by the American Academy of Psychoanalysis and the American Board of Addiction Medicine.

In his professional experience, Dr. Dysart has previously served as the Founder and Medical Director of the New Orleans Institute of Neurology and Psychiatry while on active duty with the U.S. Navy in Memphis, Tennessee (1973-1975); Founder and Medical Director of Greenbriar Neuropsychiatric Hospital (1982-1988); Board member of HCSA for hospital and program development (1984-1989);  Chief of psychiatry and neurology at a 1,100-bed federal medical center (1984-1989); Clinical Director at Brookside Institute in Newport Beach California (2004-2005); and Medical Director at Castlewood Treatment Center in St. Louis, Missouri (2005-2007).

Among his prior academic appointments, he served as Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, Psychiatry and Psychoanalysis at Tulane University Medical School (1973-1982), and Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Kansas University Medical School (1992-1995).

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.

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