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Dr. Desiree Carter, MD

Psychiatry*
Map Pin Small New Orleans, LA
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20 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Desiree Carter, MD

Dr. Desiree Carter, MD is a Psychiatry Specialist in New Orleans, LA. They specialize in Psychiatry, has 20 years of experience, and is board certified in Psychiatry. They graduated from LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine and is affiliated with Lallie Kemp Medical Center.

Dr. Carter works at Practice in New Orleans, LA with other offices in Morgan City, LA and Houma, LA. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Carter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University Medical Center
    2000 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70112 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 702-3000
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:30 - 17:00
  2. 2
    Office
    1542 Tulane Ave Fl 2, New Orleans, LA 70112 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 568-6004
  3. 3
    St Mary Behavioral Health Center
    500 Roderick St Ste B, Morgan City, LA 70380 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 380-2460
  4. 4
    Sclhsa Primary Care Services
    5599 Highway 311, Houma, LA 70360 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (985) 857-3615

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  • Lallie Kemp Medical Center

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    Specialties*
    • Psychiatry

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    • 20 years of experience
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    • 1376739912
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • LSU Health Sciences Center New Orleans School of Medicine
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    Board Certifications
    • Psychiatry
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