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Dr. Dorsey Dysart, MD
Neurologist | Neurology
9378 Olive Blvd ste 213 Saint Louis MO, 63132About
Dr. Dorsey Dysart is a distinguished Neurologist in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Dysart specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing disorders of the brain and nervous system. With expertise in handling complex conditions like epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and migraines, Dr. Dysart employs advanced techniques and personalized treatment plans to improve patient outcomes. As a neurologist, Dr. Dysart is committed to staying abreast of the latest developments in neurological research and therapies.
Education and Training
Tulane University of Louisiana 1967
Board Certification
Psychoanalysis
Addiction Medicine
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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Dr. Dorsey Dysart, MD's Expert Contributions
What medications can cause mood changes?
Benzodiazepines will give temporary relief. The fastest acting is Xanax. All are Schedule 4 narcotics and addicting. SSRIs are antidepressants but also are anxiolytics. Many of the anticonvulsants will stabilize mood. Stimulants will elevate the mood but later may cause depression READ MORE
What is the fastest acting anxiety medication?
The fastest acting medication for anxiety is Xanax (alprazolam). It is a benzodiazepine and listed as a Schule 4 narcotic. Because of its rapid acting it is extremely addicting. Although it acts quickly, it last only for a few hours and then abruptly stops, often with what feels like a rebound anxiety. READ MORE
What does an addiction psychiatrist do?
An Addiction Psychiatrist handles all aspects of addiction, which is generally viewed as a psychiatric disorder itself, as well as the psychiatric disorders that may be a result of the addiction or a condition that predisposed to the addiction. READ MORE
Does alcohol cause morning anxiety?
Quite often, the withdraw response is manifested in the morning after drinking the night before or the day and night before. This can be a manifestation of the dependence/addiction to alcohol, but not necessarily. It is the result of the toxicity of alcohol and usually signals an increase in the neurotransmitter glutamate. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine
Fellowships
- Tulane University Medical School neurology and psychiatry
Internships
- Tulane University Medical School (Neurology and Psychiatry)
Fellowships
- Tulane University Medical School (Psychoanalysis)
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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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