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Dr. Arwen Podesta, MD

Psychiatry* Age 54
Dr. Arwen Podesta, MD
3.8 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Arwen Podesta, MD is a Psychiatrist in New Orleans, LA.
Dr. Arwen Podesta, MD
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Dr. Arwen Podesta, MD

Psychiatry* Age 54
New Orleans, LA
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Arwen Podesta, MD is a Psychiatrist in New Orleans, LA.

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Dr. Podesta graduated from University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine. Dr. Arwen Podesta, MD is a Psychiatrist in New Orleans, LA and has 21 years experience. Dr. Podesta currently practices at Practice. Dr. Podesta has experience treating conditions like Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse, Drug and Alcohol Dependence and Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Podesta received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Podesta's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Podesta is board certified in Addiction Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Drug and Alcohol Dependence
Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence)
Amphetamine and Other Psychostimulant Dependence
Amphetamine or Related Acting Sympathomimetic Abuse
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Marijuana Addiction
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Opioid Dependence
Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Dependence
ADHD and-or ADD
Anxiety
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Bipolar Disorder
Cocaine Addiction
Major Depressive Disorder
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Psychiatric Evaluation
Adjustment Disorder
Alcohol-Induced Mental Disorders
Anorexia
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Autism
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Borderline Personality Disorder
Combination Drug Dependence
Dissociative Disorder
Dissociative, Conversion, and Factitious Disorders
Eating Disorders
Hallucinogen Dependence
Nondependent Hallucinogen Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Nondependent Opioid Abuse
Nondependent Sedative, Hypnotic, or Anxiolytic Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Phobia
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Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dementia or Depression Screening
Group Psychotherapy
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Preferred Care PPO
    BlueConnect HMO-POS

Locations

  1. 1 Crescent City Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine LLC
    4322 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119
  2. 2 University Medical Center
    2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:30 - 17:00
  3. 3 Office
    1511 Metairie Rd Ste 22, Metairie, LA 70005
  4. 4 Pelican Rehabilitation Hospital LLC
    4201 Woodland Dr Fl 3, New Orleans, LA 70131

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Podesta
3.8
Based on 5 Reviews
5 Stars (3)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Specialties*
Psychiatry
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Addiction Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry and Psychiatry
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Arwen Podesta, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Podesta's profile.

Dr. Podesta frequently treats the following conditions: Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse, Drug and Alcohol Dependence and Alcoholism (Alcohol Dependence). See more on Sharecare.

Yes, Dr. Arwen Podesta, MD holds board certification in Addiction Medicine, Forensic Psychiatry and Psychiatry.