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Dean A. Hickman, MD

Psychiatry
Accepting New Patients
Dean A. Hickman, MD
5 of 5 Stars
Based on 28 Patient Verified Ratings
Languages
  • English
Specialties
  • Psychiatry
Years Practicing
31
Gender
Male

Dean A. Hickman, MD

Psychiatry
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
Jefferson, LA 70121
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Biography

Dr. Hickman graduated cum laude with honors in biology and earned his medical degree from Tulane. He completed his psychiatry residency at Ochsner where he served as Chief Resident. He also received the Upjohn Achievement Award for 'Outstanding Psychiatry Resident.' Dr. Hickman is board certified in general psychiatry with added qualifications in addiction psychiatry. He specializes in substance abuse and alcoholism treatment. Dr. Hickman has been on the Ochsner staff since 1994, and he has served as chairman of the department of Psychiatry since 2010.

Education and Training

Medical School

Tulane University School of Medicine
Field of Study: MD

Internship

Ochsner Health System
Field of Study: MDPsychiatry

Residency

Ochsner Clinic Foundation - GME Office
Field of Study: Psychiatry

Certifications

  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Psychiatry

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Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

November 2024

Excellent.

July 2024

Very good - I feel at ease with my provider.