“Psychiatry has always interested me because of the opportunity to connect with patients on a deep level. Being able to understand patients’ situations and emotions is key to their improvement.”

Dr. Looper is board certified in general psychiatry and specializes in depression, psychosis, mania and substance abuse. He serves as an attending physician at Atrium Health Behavioral Health, a facility of Carolinas Medical Center.

He received his medical degree and completed his residency at West Virginia University.

In his spare time, Dr. Looper enjoys being with his wife and dog, cooking and sampling local cuisine.