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Dr. Gerald Heintz MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. Gerald Heintz MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

4/5(4)
4615 Government St Baton Rouge LA, 70806
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4/5

About

Dr. Gerald Heintz is a psychiatrist practicing in Baton Rouge, LA. Dr. Heintz is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Heintz diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Heintz may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Heintz treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1987

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1987

Board Certification

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Psychosis
  • Opiate Dependence
  • Schizophrenia

Dr. Gerald Heintz MD's Practice location

Practice At 4615 Government St

4615 Government St -
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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New patients: 225-765-8648
Fax: 225-765-7754

7777 HENNESSY BLVD -
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
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New patients: 225-765-8648
Fax: 225-765-7898

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Dr. Gerald Heintz MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 4 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Psychiatrist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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OUR LADY OF THE LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

5000 HENNESSY BLVD BATON ROUGE LA 70808

Head east on Government Street (LA 73) 1159 ft
Turn right onto South Foster Drive 3972 ft
Continue right onto College Drive 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the left 1018 ft
Merge left onto I 10 5170 ft
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3600 FLORIDA STREET BATON ROUGE LA 70806

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10105 PARK ROW CIRCLE, SUITE 250 BATON ROUGE LA 70810

Head east on Government Street (LA 73) 1159 ft
Turn right onto South Foster Drive 3972 ft
Continue right onto College Drive 1.1 mi
Take the ramp on the left 1018 ft
Merge left onto I 10 5170 ft
Keep right at the fork onto I 10 2.4 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1619 ft
Turn right onto Bluebonnet Boulevard (LA 1248) 1.2 mi
Turn left onto Perkins Rowe Avenue 755 ft
Turn left onto Park Rowe Circle 210 ft
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OUR LADY OF THE LAKE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTERl

5000 HENNESSY BLVD BATON ROUGE LA 70808

Head northwest on Hennessy Boulevard 1273 ft
Turn right onto Dijon Drive 1566 ft
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SURGICAL SPECIALTY CENTER OF BATON ROUGEl

8080 BLUEBONNET BLVD BATON ROUGE LA 70810

Head northwest on Hennessy Boulevard 357 ft
Make a U-turn onto Hennessy Boulevard 1052 ft
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THE SPINE HOSPITAL OF LOUISIANAl

10105 PARK ROW CIRCLE, SUITE 250 BATON ROUGE LA 70810

Head northwest on Hennessy Boulevard 357 ft
Make a U-turn onto Hennessy Boulevard 1052 ft
Turn right onto Essen Lane 2721 ft
Turn left onto Perkins Road (LA 427) 1.3 mi
Turn left onto Bluebonnet Boulevard (LA 1248) 700 ft
Turn right onto Perkins Rowe Avenue 700 ft
Turn left onto Park Rowe Circle 210 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

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