Dr. Charles J. Chester, MD | Metairie, LA | Psychiatrist

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Dr. Chester graduated from the Geisel School of Medicine At Dartmouth in 1978. He works in Metairie, LA and 2 other locations and specializes in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine and Neurology.

4.1

43 Ratings
48 years of experience
13 insurance plans accepted
speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, English
Lsu Health Sciences
13 written reviews
3 specialties
14 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
3 office locations
Male

Gave an accurate diagnosis
Had a good bedside manner
Spent time with me

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Dr. Chester's Ratings and Reviews

4.1

43 Ratings with 13 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 8 Minutes

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Gave an accurate diagnosis: (17) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Had a good bedside manner: (18) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Spent time with me: (18) Did WellNeeds Improvement (6)
Provided follow-up after the visit: (15) Did WellNeeds Improvement (7)
Flexible scheduling: (23) Did WellNeeds Improvement (1)
Saw me in a timely manner: No Ratings
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Misdiagnosed my bipolar disorder and increased my antidepressant which sent me into a mixed state with temporal lobe symptoms which took me years to figure out and recover from. Judgemental and arrogant.

June 2nd, 2021

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very knowledgeable, very good, very compassionate.

October 29th, 2019

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Almost 20 years of being a patient of Dr. Chester , I have been able to raise my children , maintain a wonderful marriage and enjoy my life regardless of being bi-polar .

April 12th, 2017

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Dr. Chester is an exceptional psychiatrist who listens to every word I say.

March 4th, 2016

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Have had the benefits of Dr Chester's superb knowledge of Psych meds for many years. He knows what questions to ask and then takes time to explain the why's of his prescriptions. I trust him implicitly.

September 22nd, 2015

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He is great! I love that he schedules his own appointments.

August 17th, 2015

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Fair, very knowledgeable and professional. Excellent understanding of medications. Known as expert in field. I would strongly recommend Dr. Chester

June 1st, 2015

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Brilliant knowledge of psych meds. Puts you at ease. Shows concern. Great doctor!

May 11th, 2015

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This Doctor cares more about the money than his patients. Please do not recommend to any friends or family as I did.

March 18th, 2015

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Great doctor!

September 4th, 2014

The Center For Individual And Family Counseling

3500 N Causeway Blvd Ste 1410Metairie, LA 70002

Tel: (504) 838-9919

Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Fri7:00 am - 5:30 pm

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East Jefferson Mental Health Clinic

2400 Edenborn AveMetairie, LA 70001

Tel: (504) 838-5257

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

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Jefferson Parish Human Services Authority

3101 W NAPOLEON AVEMETAIRIE, LA 70001

Tel: (504) 838-5257

Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Dr. Charles John Chester, MD	Jill DeBarge, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC	Dr. John Bardugon, MD	Ashley Navarre, ARPN, CNP, ARNP, APRN, APRN-CNP
Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry	Psychiatry
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.1 (43 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
48 Years of Experience		22 Years of Experience	3 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Vietnamese, Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Metairie , LA	Baton Rouge , LA	Metairie , LA	Kenner , LA
Med School: Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth	Med School: Herzing University	Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine	Med School: Herzing University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Accepts Medicaid
Aetna
Assurant Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
Cigna
Humana
Humana - HMO
Medicare
Medicare - Medicare
Meritain Health
STLDentalPlan| LLC
Tricare
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthOne

Addiction Medicine
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Depressive Disorder
Insomnia
Manic Depressive Disorder
Mental Illness
Mood Disorders
Neurology
Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Sleep Disorders

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Lsu Health Sciences.

Medical School

Graduated from Geisel School Of Medicine At Dartmouth in 1978.

NPI Number

Dr. Chester's NPI number is 1316953227.

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Where is Dr. Charles Chester's office located?: Dr. Charles Chester's office is located at 3500 N Causeway Blvd Ste 1410, Metairie, LA, 70002.
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