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Eric W. West, MD

Psychiatry
Eric W. West, MD
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Eric W. West, MD

Psychiatry
Primary Location
180 West Esplanade Ave
Kenner, LA 70065
1201 S Clearview Pkwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
1221 S Clearview Pkwy
New Orleans, LA 70121

Biography

Dr. West received his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge, LA and medical degree from LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans, LA. He then completed his internship and residency in psychiatry at LSU's Health Sciences Center (LSUHSC) and Ochsner in New Orleans, LA. Subsequently, he completed a fellowship in electroconvulsive therapy at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA as well as a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at LSUHSC in New Orleans, LA.

Dr. West is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and has been practicing psychiatry since 2018. Dr. West’s expertise is in consultative psychiatry, forensic mental health, electroconvulsive therapy and telemedicine. In his spare time, he enjoys reading, spending time with family and going on outdoor adventures.

Education and Training

Medical School

LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Medicine

Internship

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Psychiatry

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Internal Medicine

Residency

LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
Field of Study: Psychiatry

Fellowship

Emory University School of Medicine - GME
Field of Study: Electroconvulsive Therapy

Emory University School of Medicine
Field of Study: Electroconvulsive Therpay

Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry