Summary

David Post, MD, specializes in psychiatry at Ochsner Health. They diagnose mental health challenges and create a plan to help, which can include talking therapies, medication or other treatments. They treat mental health disorders including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, eating disorders, addiction and substance use disorders, personality disorders, and obsessive-compulsive and related disorders.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 38 years of experience
  • 8 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Harvard Medical School: Dept Psychiatry (Fellowship)
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Provided follow-up after the visit

Office Location

Ochsner Medical Center

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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New Orleans , LAMetairie , LAPrairieville , LAJacksonville , FL
Med School: Tulane School of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Med School: Nicholls State University Med School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
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Insurance Plans Accepted by David Post

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

Medical Specialties

David Post has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

David Post has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • 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
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

David Post 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 Harvard Medical School: Dept Psychiatry (Fellowship) in 1996.

Residency

Completed their residency at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1993.

Internship

Completed their internship at Tulane Med Center in 1990 and Duke Med Center in 1989.

Medical School

Graduated from Tulane School of Medicine in 1988.

NPI Number

David Post's NPI number is 1528087905.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does David Post speak?
David Post speaks English.
Does David Post accept my insurance?
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Where is David Post's office located?
David Post's office is located at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA, 70121.
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