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Dr. Melissa Albritton Watson, MD

Psychiatry* Age 50
Dr. Melissa Albritton Watson, MD
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Dr. Melissa Albritton Watson, MD is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, LA.
Dr. Melissa Albritton Watson, MD
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Dr. Melissa Albritton Watson, MD

Psychiatry* Age 50
Baton Rouge, LA
Accepting new patients
Dr. Melissa Albritton Watson, MD is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, LA.

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Dr. Watson graduated from University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine. Dr. Melissa Albritton Watson, MD is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Watson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Watson received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Watson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Watson is board certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Our Lady of the Lake Physician Group LLC
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 6000, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 765-6565
  2. 2 Bogalusa Community Medical Center
    433 Plaza St, Bogalusa, LA 70427
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 730-7152
  3. 3 Tau Center
    8080 Margaret Ann Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 765-7828
  4. 4 Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 765-6565
  5. 5 Pulmonary Disease Clinic LLP
    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 701, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 765-8648

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Specialties*
Psychiatry
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Education

Education

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  • University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio Long School of Medicine
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Melissa Albritton Watson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watson's profile.

Dr. Melissa Albritton Watson, MD is affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Melissa Albritton Watson, MD holds board certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and Psychiatry.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA