Dr. Kenneth Sumner MD

Psychiatrist - Metairie, LA

Dr. Kenneth Sumner specializes in psychiatry in Metairie, Louisiana. Details of Dr. Sumner's experience as an MD and his hospital affiliation are available on your free doctor report.

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Primary Location for Dr. Sumner

Dr. Kenneth Sumner
3340 Severn Ave
Suite 206
Metairie, LA 70002

Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. Kenneth Sumner identified specializing in PsychiatryPsychiatry
A psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental, addictive, and emotional disorders such as schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders, and adjustment disorders. The psychiatrist is able to understand the biologic, psychologic, and social components of illness, and therefore is uniquely prepared to treat the whole person. A psychiatrist is qualified to order diagnostic laboratory tests and to prescribe medications, evaluate and treat psychologic and interpersonal problems, and to intervene with families who are coping with stress, crises, and other problems in living.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Psychiatry.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. Kenneth Sumner accepts the following plan for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana at 3340 Severn Ave:

Advantage Blue POS

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Sumner is affiliated with 1 hospital:

East Jefferson General Hospital
4200 Houma Blvd
Metairie, LA