The 20 Best Schizophrenia Doctors Near Me in Baton Rouge, LA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Schizophrenia near Baton Rouge, LA. Of these, 22 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia

    Baton Rouge General Mid City Medicine Clinic Behavioral Health

    3401 North Blvd Ste 100, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Venugopal Vatsavayi is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Vatsavayi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression.

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Excelth Inc

    730 Colonial Drive, Suite E, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carol Murphy is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Murphy is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    Baton Rouge General Medical Center Mid City

    3600 Florida St, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lauren Luce is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Luce has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

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    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Baton Rouge General Mid City Medicine Clinic Behavioral Health

    3401 North Blvd Ste 100, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anoop Narahari is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Narahari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Baton Rouge General Mid City Medicine Clinic Behavioral Health

    3401 North Blvd Ste 100, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Blake Bourgoyne is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Bourgoyne is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Antisocial Personality Disorder.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jayendra Patel is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Schizophrenia. Dr. Patel is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia

    Single Minded Counseling Consulting & Coaching LLC

    8542 Siegen Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anupama Atluri is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Atluri is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Distinguished in Schizophrenia
    Distinguished in Schizophrenia

    Single Minded Counseling Consulting & Coaching LLC

    8542 Siegen Ln, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gopinath Kongara is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Kongara is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Major Depression.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    301 Main St, Suite 2200, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (0.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lynn Simon is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Simon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Simon is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Office

    2751 Wooddale Blvd Ste A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herbert Lebourgeois is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Lebourgeois is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Major Depression.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Office

    2751 Wooddale Blvd Ste A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marjorie Person is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Person is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Office

    2751 Wooddale Blvd Ste A, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Martha Wickett is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Wickett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Office

    4615 Government St Bldg 2, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Calhoun is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Calhoun is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    The Psychiatry Center LSU Psychiatric Clinic

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 300, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Shoptaugh is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Shoptaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Major Depression.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    5131 ODonovan Dr Ste 300, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lee Stevens is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Stevens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Stevens is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    The Psychiatry Center LSU Psychiatric Clinic

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 300, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kathleen Atkinson is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Atkinson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    The Psychiatry Center LSU Psychiatric Clinic

    5131 Odonovan Dr Ste 300, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Natalie Hunsinger is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Hunsinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Pulmonary Disease Clinic LLP

    7777 Hennessy Blvd Ste 701, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Abigail Shoenfelt is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Shoenfelt has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Antisocial Personality Disorder and Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Baton Rouge Extensive Care Facility

    4914 McClelland Dr, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Garriga is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Garriga is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top area of expertise is Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove

    10310 The Grove Blvd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
     (8.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles Degravelles is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Degravelles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Degravelles is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Schizophrenia?

    Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that makes it hard to tell the difference between what is real and not real.

    It also makes it hard to think clearly, have normal emotional responses, and act normally in social situations.

    When should I see a Schizophrenia doctor near Baton Rouge, LA?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Schizophrenia doctor near Baton Rouge, LA?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Schizophrenia doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Schizophrenia doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Schizophrenia doctor near Baton Rouge, LA?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Schizophrenia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Schizophrenia doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Schizophrenia doctor near Baton Rouge, LA?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Schizophrenia doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Schizophrenia doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Schizophrenia doctors near Baton Rouge, LA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Schizophrenia doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Schizophrenia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Schizophrenia doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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