Summary

Dr. Dwight Owens, MD, serves as the Chief Psychiatrist for PeachState Psychiatric Services, a renowned practice in Georgia specializing in Psychiatry and the Law. With over 30 years of experience, Dr. Owens is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist, Forensic trained, and a Master Certified Independent Medical Examiner. He is a qualified expert witness and has provided expert testimony in various states across the U.S.- Board-Certified Psychiatrist with expertise in Forensic Psychiatry- Certified Independent Medical Examiner for comprehensive evaluations- Extensive experience in medical record reviews and serving as an expert witness.

Dr. Owens received his medical doctorate from the Health Science Center (HSC) at Syracuse and completed his fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Emory University, specializing in Psychiatry and the Law. With a background in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, Dr. Owens has conducted numerous competency evaluations, independent medical examinations (IMEs), and served as an expert witness in cases related to litigation, criminal responsibility, medical malpractice, and compensation and pension.Peachstate Psychiatric Services, under the leadership of Dr. Owens, is dedicated to offering the highest quality medical consultations in Psychiatry and the Law. With a core focus on honesty, integrity, and excellence, Dr. Owens stands out in the field of forensic psychiatry for his commitment to precision and thoroughness. Clients benefit from his vast experience and unwavering integrity, trusting his expertise to provide credible evaluations that navigate the complex intersection of psychiatry and the law with finesse.

Peachstate Psychiatric Services has your # 1 trusted psychiatrist in the metro Atlanta area. Peachstate Psychiatric Servies, Inc. offers integrated psychiatric care providing support for your mental and physical health. For over 30 years the team at Peachstate Psychiatric Services, Inc. works with their patients to explore innovative ways to treat mental illness and are committed to spending quality time with all patients. We aim to provide the best psychotherapy consultations and medication management practices. Whether you have questions regarding psychotherapy, medication, or any other aspect of psychiatric care, give us a call or use our online booking to schedule a consultation today.

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Office Location

PeachState Psychiatric Services

1720 Peachtree St NW Ste 640Atlanta, GA 30309
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 2.7
  • 32 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Emory University, Forensic Psychiatry
  • 26 written reviews
  • 3 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Flexible scheduling

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dwight A Owens

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Aetna
  • All Savers Insurance
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Ambetter
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Clover Health - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Family Health Network - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medical Specialties

Dwight A Owens has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dwight A Owens has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) / Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Clinical Depression
  • Depression
  • Depressive Disorder
  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • Insomnia
  • Manic Depressive Disorder
  • Mental Illness
  • Mood Disorders
  • Personality Disorder
  • Psychotherapy
  • Schizophrenia
  • Sleep Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

32 Years Experience

Dwight A Owens holds an active medical license in the state of Georgia. They are board certified in Adult and General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)).

Board Certifications

Board certified in Adult and General Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)) in 1999.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Georgia that expires in 2028.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Emory University, Forensic Psychiatry.

Residency

Completed their residency at University Hospital Suny Health Science Center.

Internship

Completed their internship at Mercer University's School of Medicine, Family Medicine in 1998.

Medical School

Graduated from Mercer University's School of Medicine in 1994.

NPI Number

Dwight A Owens' NPI number is 1518989433.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Dwight Owens's office located?
Dwight Owens's office is located at 1720 Peachtree St NW Ste 640, Atlanta, GA, 30309.
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