Jesse H. Wright III, M.D., Ph.D.
Areas of Interest
Depression
Primary Practice Location
UofL Physicians – Psychiatry and Depression Center
UofL Health – Chestnut Street Outpatient Center
401 East Chestnut Street, Suite 610
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-4450 Get Directions
UofL Health – Chestnut Street Outpatient Center
401 East Chestnut Street, Suite 610
Louisville, KY 40202
502-588-4450 Get Directions
Get to know
Jesse H. Wright III, M.D., Ph.D.
Jesse H. Wright, M.D., Ph.D. is a nationally recognized psychiatrist with UofL Physicians - Psychiatry & Depression Center. He is the founding Director of the University of Louisville Depression Center and is a teacher and researcher with the University of Louisville Department of Psychiatry. His first novel, A Stream to Follow, published in April 2022, was described by Reader’s Favorite as “. . . a standout novel in post-WWII fiction that will grip your heart and never truly let go.”. He is also the principal author of eight medical or self-help books, including best-selling texts that are used worldwide for learning the methods of cognitive-behavior therapy. His most recent self-help book, Breaking Free from Depression: Pathways to Wellness, was written with his daughter, Laura McCray, M.D. Dr. Wright’s research has focused on developing and testing digital tools for enhancing psychotherapy and increasing access to effective treatment.Education & Training
M.D.
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia | 1969
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University | Philadelphia | 1969
Ph.D.
University of Louisville | KY | 1986
University of Louisville | KY | 1986
Internship
Lankenau Hospital | Psychiatry | Wynnewood | 1970
Lankenau Hospital | Psychiatry | Wynnewood | 1970
Residency
University of Michigan | Psychiatry |
Ann Arbor | 1973
Languages
English
Areas of Interest
Depression
Practice, Specialty or Service
School of Medicine
Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
UofL Health – Chestnut Street Outpatient CenterPatient Comments
Mar 15, 2025
5 out of 5
Dr. Wright is the best psychiatrist in Louisville.
Feb 22, 2025
5 out of 5
Dr. Wright is a very special psychiatrist. His manner is polite and courteous plus direct to let you know your problem I appreciate him. Thank you!
Oct 24, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Wright is the best!
Oct 1, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Wright is a wonderful doctor.
Sep 21, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Wright has done more for me since I've been seeing him. When I started with Dr. Wright I was in a major depression and saw no way out of it. As of this last visit I feel like my old self and better than I have in 10 years. He worked wonders with me.
Aug 10, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Wright has helped thru a very dark time of my life, and I feel like I'm back to who I was before I had this bout of depression. He's been absolutely amazing trying out different combos of medications to find what ones that worked for me.
Jul 16, 2024
5 out of 5
Dr. Wright is always very helpful and efficient.
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