Important Announcement
Dr. Looney has transitioned online services to Medfusion. This change will allow him to continue to provide you with access to secure online communications.
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Care Philosophy
Dr. Looney strives to provide the most sophisticated solutions to his patients problems utilizing the most current evidence-based knowledge and available technology within a major academic medical center. Yet he strives to provide care to his patients within a very private, confidential, and caring relationship.
Dr. Looney's primary site of care delivery is at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Looney strives to provide the most sophisticated solutions to his patients' problems utilizing the most current evidence-based knowledge and proven technology within a confidential and caring personal relationship.
Specialties
GENERAL PSYCHIATRY FOR ADULTS:
Dr. Looney provides assessments and general psychiatric and substance abuse care for adults.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY:
Dr. Looney provides assessment and psychiatric care for children, adolescents and their families. He consults to parents about parent effectiveness and family management techniques. He provides family therapy for families containing children and adolescents.
ADDICTION PSYCHIATRY:
Dr. Looney provides substance abuse assessment and treatment for adolescents and young adults. He consults to parents about substance abuse prevention techniques.
FORENSIC PSYCHIATRY:
Dr. Looney provides limited consultation to legal professionals.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONSULTATION:
1. Consultation to schools regarding matters of mental health and behavior
management of students.
2. Consultation to colleges and universities regarding matters of
mental health and alcohol and drug use by undergraduates.
3. Institutional consultation regarding the development of behavioral health
systems.
Certification
Dr. Looney is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in the following areas:
He is also certified by the American Board of Adolescent Psychiatry.
He is certified by the American Psychiatric Association, Committee on Credentialing in Administrative Psychiatry (Certificate in Administrative Psychiatry).
