Summary

Eric W. West, 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
  • 12 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Emory University School of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Ochsner Medical Center - Kenner

180 W Esplanade AveKenner, LA 70065

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Eric W West, MDDr. Karina Fatova, MDDr. Maxine Zhou, MDDr. John Bardugon, MD
PsychiatryPsychiatryPsychiatryPsychiatry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
12 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 8 Years of Experience 22 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Kenner , LAMetairie , LAMetairie , LAMetairie , LA
Med School: LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans Med School: Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University Med School: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School Of Medicine Med School: Tulane University School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Eric W West

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Magellan Health
  • Peoples Health
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Eric W West has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Eric W West has the following area of expertise

  • Forensic Psychiatry

Certifications, License, & Education

12 Years Experience

Eric W West 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

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine in 2017.

Residency

Completed their residency at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2018 and LSU Eye Center in 2018.

Internship

Completed their internship at LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans/ LSU School of Medicine in New Orleans in 2015.

Medical School

Graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans in 2014 and Louisiana State University in 2014.

NPI Number

Eric W West's NPI number is 1982024576.

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Eric West's office is located at 180 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA, 70065.
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