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Dr. Mark Sands, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 71
Dr. Mark Sands, MD
3.2 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Mark Sands, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Metairie, LA.
Dr. Mark Sands, MD
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Dr. Mark Sands, MD

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry* Age 71
Metairie, LA
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Mark Sands, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Metairie, LA.

About

Dr. Mark Sands, MD is a Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Specialist in Metairie, LA and has 46 years experience. They graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice. Dr. Sands has experience treating conditions like Autism among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Sands received an average rating of 3.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.

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Autism
Psychiatric Evaluation
ADHD and-or ADD
Autism
Psychiatric Evaluation
ADHD and-or ADD
Autism
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Psychiatric Evaluation
ADHD and-or ADD
Anxiety
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Conduct and Other Emotional Adolescent Disorders
Adjustment Disorder
Antisocial Personality Disorder
Binge Eating Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder
Bulimia
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Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Conduct Disorder
Delusional Disorder
Developmental and Learning Disorders
Drug-Induced Mental Disorders
Eating Disorders
Impulse Control Disorders
Major Depressive Disorder
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Nondependent Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Antidepressant Abuse
Nondependent Drug and Alcohol Abuse
Nondependent Marijuana Abuse
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Personality Disorders
Phobia
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Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Psychosis
Psychosis Due to Mental Illness
Schizoaffective Disorder
Schizoid and Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Schizophrenia
Schizophreniform and Schizoaffective Disorder
Separation Anxiety
Speech, Language and Learning Disorders
Tobacco Use Disorder
ADHD Testing
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dementia or Depression Screening
Family Psychotherapy
Medication Management
Outpatient Psychiatry
Pediatric Counseling
Psychiatric Medication Therapy
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Psychotherapy and Psychophysiological Therapy (incl. Biofeedback)
Psychotherapy Services

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus

Locations

  1. 1 Sisters of Mercy Ministries
    110 Veterans Memorial Blvd Ste 425, Metairie, LA 70005
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 838-8283
  2. 2 Higgins Psychological Services A Professional Psychological Corp
    4500 Clearview Pkwy Ste 201, Metairie, LA 70006
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 885-1442
    Monday
    08:30 - 19:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 18:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 19:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:30

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sands
3.2
Based on 9 Reviews
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1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Feb 21, 2022
My son has been in Dr. Sands hands for more than 11 years. He has been a God send. My son has Autism, ADHD and a mood disorder. Dr, Sands has helped us through many difficult times and I highly recommend him. He is highly intelligent and has a warm and compassionate bed side manor.
— Feb 21, 2022
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About Me

Specialties*
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Psychiatry
Pediatric Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    1978
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Hospital Sick Chldn
    1979
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    1983
Fellowship Hospital
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