
Accepting New Patients
UnityPoint Provider
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Hospital Affiliations:
- Trinity Regional Medical Center
- Gender: Female
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Languages Spoken:
- English
About Rebecca Pistorius, MD, M.S.
Medical School
- LSU Health Sciences Center - New Orleans
Residency, Fellowship and Internship
- LSU Health Sciences Center - Shreveport
Board Certifications
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Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Psychiatry
Biography
I was drawn to psychiatry as a medical specialty because it integrates biological, psychological, and social factors into the evaluation and treatment of mental illness. I enjoy working with patients of all ages, with specialized training in child and adolescent psychiatry.
Medicine has always been a part of my life. My grandfather was a psychiatrist and practiced until his 90s, and my father, a pediatrician, has always inspired me with his dedication to caring for children. I feel fortunate to combine these two specialties—psychiatry and pediatrics—in my own medical practice.
As a psychiatrist, I value the opportunity to connect with patients on a profound level, addressing all aspects of their lives rather than focusing solely on specific symptoms or conditions. I find fulfillment in the nuances of diagnosis, prescribing medication, and creating individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s needs.
My care philosophy is to treat my patients as I would my own family, offering hope, compassion, and encouragement throughout the treatment process.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Depression
- Anxiety
- PTSD
- OCD
- ADHD
- Disruptive Behavior Disorders
- Bipolar Disorder
- Psychotic illnesses including Schizophrenia
- Substance Use Disorders
- Neurocognitive Disorders