Summary

Dr. Hickman graduated cum laude with honors in biology and earned his medical degree from Tulane. He completed his psychiatry residency at Ochsner where he served as Chief Resident. He also received the Upjohn Achievement Award for 'Outstanding Psychiatry Resident.' Dr. Hickman is board certified in general psychiatry with added qualifications in addiction psychiatry. He specializes in substance abuse and alcoholism treatment. Dr. Hickman has been on the Ochsner staff since 1994.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 36 years of experience
  • 6 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Location

Dean A Hickman

1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121

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36 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
New Orleans , LAMetairie , LAJacksonville , FLSan Francisco , CA
Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine Med School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dean A Hickman

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • GEHA
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Peoples Health

Medical Specialties

Dean A Hickman has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dean A Hickman has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Alcoholism
  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Bipolar Disorder / Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Clinical Depression
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Drug Abuse (Substance-Related Addiction Disorders)
  • Insomnia
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

Dean A Hickman 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 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office in 1994 and Ochsner Clinic Foundation in 1991.

Internship

Completed their internship at Ochsner Health System in 1991 and Ochsner Foundation Medical Center in 1991.

Medical School

Graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1990 and Tulane University Medical School in 1990.

NPI Number

Dean A Hickman's NPI number is 1093763336.

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