Dr. Joseph Burwell, DO
Psychiatrist (15506 California)

Expertise
- Holistic approach to psychiatry
- Pre-operative psychiatric evaluations
- Adult psychiatry
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Substance abuse
- ADHD
- PTSD
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia
Treatment Orientation
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Work experience
- Children’s Hospital, New Orleans, LA [2008]
- Mental Health Technician
Education
- Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine/Ochsner Medical Center
Residency in psychiatry, June 2017 (anticipated)
New Orleans, LA - Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
Internship in psychiatry, June 2014
New Orleans, LA - University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, May 2013
Pikeville, KY - University of New Orleans
Bachelor of Science in Psychology, December 2008
New Orleans, LA
Affiliations and certifications
- Board certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in 2018
- COMLEX Level 1, 2011
- COMLEX Level 2, 2012
- COMLEX Level 2 PE, 2012
- COMLEX Level 3, 2014
- ACLS, 2011
- BLS, 2011
Awards and honors
- Psychiatry Grand Rounds, LSU School of Medicine, Topic: Neuropsychiatric Complications of Traumatic Brain Injury, August 2016
- Psychiatry Grand Rounds, LSU School of Medicine, Topic: Self-Injurious Behavior in Psychosis, January 2014
- Dean’s List, University of New Orleans, 2008
- Prague Summer Seminars, Charles University, Prague, Czech Republic- Certificate of Completion, 2007
client Focus
- Adults
- Elders (65+)
In-Network Insurance
MHN
Alignment Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Optum Behavioral Health
Anthem Blue Cross of California
Cigna
Healthnet
Dr. Joseph Burwell is a graduate from Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine. Post graduation, he did his psychiatry residency at Louisiana State University/Ochsner Medical Center. Dr. Burwell adopts a holistic approach to psychiatry. Besides looking at the psychiatric issues, Dr.Burwell also evaluates the underlying social, environmental, and other medical problems of a patient.
Dr.Burwell believes in the principles of Osteopathic Medicine and he incorporates into his treatment. He has a vast experience in handling various types of mental issues like schizophrenia, anxiety, substance abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, depression, etc. Besides, he has a profound experience doing pre-operative psychiatric evaluations for bariatric surgery and liver transplants.
Reviews
I've only had one appointment with him but I was definitely not disappointed. He addressed my concerns right away and he was very thorough and understanding. Definitely recommend!
SC - Redondo Beach - Dec 19,2018
Dr. Burwell is great and the SavantCare staff is always very helpful, friendly and responsive!
SC - Redondo Beach - Dec 16,2018
My experience with Dr. Burwell and his Assistant Kent have been top notch. Very professional and helpful. A great team that I would suggest to all in need.
SC - Redondo Beach - Nov 30,2018
I am a new patient to Savant Care's and to Dr. Joseph Burwell and I have to say that I am so happy that I found them. Their assistant Kent is a very helpful person and they really care about their patient's. They have a prompt response making me feel cared for, thank you to all of you. I recommend them 100%.
SC - Redondo Beach - Nov 28,2018