Summary

Christopher Wear, MD, specializes in pediatric psychiatry at Ochsner Health. They treat behavioral and mental health issues, including anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), behavior problems, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They can provide different treatments such as individual psychotherapy, family therapy, group therapy and can prescribe medication based on the needs of the patient and family.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 11 years of experience
  • 7 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Christopher Wear

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
New Orleans , LASan Francisco , CAMetairie , LAMetairie , LA
Med School: St Georges School of Medicine (Grenada) Med School: University Of Puerto Rico School Of Medicine Med School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Christopher Wear

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Magellan Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Christopher Wear has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Christopher Wear has the following area of expertise

  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Certifications, License, & Education

11 Years Experience

Christopher Wear holds an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2020.

Residency

Completed their residency at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2019.

Internship

Completed their internship at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2016.

Medical School

Graduated from St Georges School of Medicine (Grenada) in 2015.

NPI Number

Christopher Wear's NPI number is 1205222387.

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