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Christopher Alfred, DO, Psychiatry, Slidell, LA

ChristopherAlfredDO

Psychiatry • Slidell, LA

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  • Office

    1051 Gause Blvd
    Suite 480
    Slidell, LA 70458
    Phone+1 985-898-7420
    Fax+1 985-661-3587

Summary

  • Dr. Christopher Alfred, a Slidell, LA native, has contributed to Ochsner Health since 2022, using his psychiatry expertise to support his home community. He earned his undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University and his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Mississippi, followed by both a traditional osteopathic internship and psychiatry residency in New York City.

    In his practice, Dr. Alfred specializes in outpatient psychiatric services, providing medication-based treatments to adults (18+ years old), addressing a variety psychiatric conditions, including Major Depressive Disorder, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, and others. His osteopathic background promotes a holistic treatment perspective, emphasizing the mind-body connection and tailoring care to meet the unique needs and circumstances of each patient, with a particular focus on ensuring that patients are confident in their plan of care.

    As a board-certified psychiatrist by the AOA, Dr. Alfred maintains memberships in several professional associations, including the American Osteopathic Association, American Medical Association, and the American Psychiatric Association. These affiliations reflect his dedication to evidence-based medicine and his commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

    Residing in Louisiana, Dr. Alfred values the proximity to family and friends, enjoying hobbies such as reading, playing video games, and exploring new learning opportunities. He believes that maintaining a balanced lifestyle is essential for anyone in healthcare.

    Dr. Alfred's commitment to his practice at Ochsner Health is driven by a passion for delivering excellent and compassionate psychiatric care. He aims to enhance the quality of life for his patients through effective treatment strategies and supportive care.

Education & Training

  • St. John's Episcopal Hospital-South Shore
    St. John's Episcopal Hospital-South ShoreResidency, Psychiatry, 2018 - 2022
  • St. John's Episcopal Hospital
    St. John's Episcopal HospitalTraditional Rotating Intern, 2017 - 2018
  • William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine
    William Carey University College of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2016, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
  • Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical CollegeBS, Biological Sciences, with minors in Chemistry and Classical Civilization, 2006 - 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • LA State Medical License
    LA State License 2022 - 2025
  • AOA Board of Neurology and Psychiatry Psychiatry
  • Epic SystemsNotecraft for Physician Builders (May 2024)
  • Epic SystemsPhysician SmartUser (January 2024)

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Senior Lecturer of Psychiatry The University of Queensland Medical School - Ochsner Health

Publications & Presentations

Journal Articles

  • “Sleep, Mood and Cognitive Improvement Following Pyridoxine Treatment of a Severely Deficient Patient”  
    Majot, Neshiwat, Alfred, Slowik, Hindawi Psychiatry Journal, 5/29/2021

Abstracts/Posters

  • Complicated Preseptal Cellulitis - A Case Study
    Pace, Alfred, 2018 NYSOMS Case Study Scientific Poster Competition, Hauppauge, NY, 4/13/2018
  • Demonstrating Integration of Core Competencies OPP 5-6 into EPA 6 Through Longitudinal Approaches to Assessment
    Alfred, McClain, Sloan, Shay, 2017 AACOM/AODME Conference, Baltimore, MD, 4/26/2017

Lectures

  • Mastering Nonadherence: Applying Conceptual Frameworks to Optimize Patient Care 
    Ochsner Psychiatry, Slidell, LA - 6/1/2023
  • Depressive Symptoms and Health-Related Quality of Life: The Heart and Soul Study 
    SJEH Psychiatry Residency Journal Club, Far Rockaway, NY - 8/12/2021
  • NMS and Atypical NMS: An Overview 
    Far Rockaway, NY - 7/6/2021
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Research History

  • Lab AssistantLSU Department of Biological Sciences
; Baton Rouge, LA
; Worked in research lab of John C. Larkin, PhD. Assisted researchers in the lab’s study of the mechanisms of endoreplication, cell differentiation and the cell cycle, modeled by epidermal cells of Arabidopsis thaliana.2006 - 2010

Professional Memberships

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