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    MediFind found 304 doctor with experience in Major Depression near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 236 are Experienced, 59 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    304 providers found
      Advanced in Major Depression
      Advanced in Major Depression

      Mindful Health Solutions

      360 Post Street #500, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      43+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kim Schurman is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Schurman has been practicing medicine for over 43 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

      Distinguished in Major Depression
      Distinguished in Major Depression
      401 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Owen Wolkowitz is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Wolkowitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Schizophrenia, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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      Distinguished in Major Depression
      Distinguished in Major Depression
      401 Parnassus Ave, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Victor Reus is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Reus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Tourette Syndrome.

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      Distinguished in Major Depression
      Distinguished in Major Depression

      University Of California San Francisco

      400 Parnassus Ave, Mcb300, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      James Nelson is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Nelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

      Distinguished in Major Depression
      Distinguished in Major Depression

      University Of California San Francisco

      400 Parnassus Ave, Mcb300, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Andrew Krystal is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Krystal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Traumatic Brain Injury, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Distinguished in Major Depression
      Distinguished in Major Depression

      University Of California San Francisco

      400 Parnassus Ave, Mcb300, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tammy Duong is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Duong is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

      Distinguished in Major Depression
      Distinguished in Major Depression

      University Of California San Francisco

      400 Parnassus Ave, Mcb300, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      John Chamberlain is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chamberlain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

      Jennifer Guo
      Advanced in Major Depression
      Psychiatry
      Advanced in Major Depression
      Psychiatry

      Numa Psychiatry & Psychedelic Medicine

      1801 Bush St, Lower Level, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Mandarin
      Accepting New Patients

      Dr. Jennifer Guo is a board-certified psychiatrist with a passion for exploring innovative treatments for mental health conditions. Holding both an MD from Yale School of Medicine and a PhD in Neuroscience, Dr. Guo’s journey into the realm of psychedelic medicine began during her residency at UCSF, where she witnessed the profound healing power of these substances from the lived experience of her patients and the promising research on psychedelics for treating depression, PTSD, addiction, and anxiety.After completing her residency, Dr. Guo pursued additional training in psychedelic-assisted therapy and interventional psychiatry, working closely with leading practitioners and educators in the field. She started and grew one of largest esketamine treatment programs in the country, and continues to advocate for the responsible integration of psychedelics into modern psychiatry. She has since become a sought-after speaker, educator, and mentor, and remains a volunteer assistant clinical professor at UCSF.Dr. Guo believes in a holistic approach to mental health care, addressing the root causes of psychological distress rather than merely treating symptoms. She views psychedelic therapy as a powerful tool for facilitating profound introspection, emotional healing, and personal growth. Dr. Guo’s mission is to provide safe, compassionate, and evidence-based psychedelic-assisted therapy to individuals seeking relief from mental health challenges. Dr. Guo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

      Janos Zahajszky
      Advanced in Major Depression
      Advanced in Major Depression
      601 Duboce Ave., Suite 250, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Janos Zahajszky is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Zahajszky is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

      Experienced in Major Depression
      Psychiatry
      Experienced in Major Depression
      Psychiatry

      Mindful Health Solutions

      360 Post Street #500, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Arabic, French
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Omar Elhaj is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Elhaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Elhaj is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Major Depression
      Advanced in Major Depression
      2940 16th St, Suite 202, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Torrente is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Torrente is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

      Advanced in Major Depression
      Psychiatry | Geriatrics
      Advanced in Major Depression
      Psychiatry | Geriatrics

      San Francisco Medical Center

      939 Ellis St, 6th Floor, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steven Hamilton is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Hamilton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizophrenia, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Hamilton is currently accepting new patients.

      Hideki P. Chin
      Experienced in Major Depression
      Experienced in Major Depression

      Van Ness Campus Medical Office Building

      1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 5, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hideki Chin is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Liver Failure.

      Paul R. Linde
      Experienced in Major Depression
      Experienced in Major Depression
      1100 Van Ness Avenue, Floor 3, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.8 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Linde is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Linde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Michael N. Valan
      Experienced in Major Depression
      Experienced in Major Depression
      601 Duboce Ave., Suite 250, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Valan is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Valan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Valan is currently accepting new patients.

      Julia E. Adler
      Experienced in Major Depression
      Experienced in Major Depression
      601 Duboce Ave., Suite 250, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Julia Adler is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Adler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. Her top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

      Dongmei Yue
      Experienced in Major Depression
      Psychiatry
      Experienced in Major Depression
      Psychiatry
      601 Duboce Ave., Suite 250, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Dongmei Yue is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Yue is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Tourette Syndrome, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anorexia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Liver Embolization.

      Luke Lee
      Experienced in Major Depression
      Psychiatry
      Experienced in Major Depression
      Psychiatry
      601 Duboce Ave., Suite 250, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Experience:
      9+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Luke Lee is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Lee has been practicing medicine for over 9 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Lee is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Major Depression
      Psychiatry
      Advanced in Major Depression
      Psychiatry

      Mindful Health Solutions A Professional Medical Corporation

      360 Post St, Suite 1000, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
      Offers Telehealth

      Neha Nayyar is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Nayyar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

      Nadine Aldahhan
      Experienced in Major Depression
      Integrative Medicine
      Experienced in Major Depression
      Integrative Medicine
      2300 California St., Suite 202, 
      San Francisco, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Nadine Aldahhan is an Integrative Medicine provider in San Francisco, California. Dr. Aldahhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Acute Cystitis, and Hypertension. Dr. Aldahhan is currently accepting new patients.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Major Depression?

      Depression is feeling sad, blue, unhappy, or down in the dumps. Most people feel this way once in a while.

      Major depression is a mood disorder. It occurs when feelings of sadness, loss, anger, or frustration get in the way of your life over a long period of time. It also changes how your body works.

      What are the different types of depression? 

      It’s normal to feel depressed or experience moments of sadness sometimes. But when someone is diagnosed with major depression, it means they’ve been experiencing very strong and long-lasting feelings of sadness for most of the day, nearly every day, for at least two weeks.  

      Other types of depression and conditions that can have similar symptoms include: 

      • Bipolar disorder includes periods of depression and periods of very high energy and mood (mania) 
      • Persistent depressive disorder (dysthymia) is long-lasting depression with less severe symptoms than major depressive disorder 
      • Psychotic depression is depression with severe symptoms like seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations) or believing things that aren’t true (delusions) 

      What kind of doctor is best for major depression? 

      Psychiatrists are medical doctors who specialize in mental health and can prescribe medications. Other helpful professionals include psychologists, therapists, and counselors who provide talk therapy to help people manage their feelings.  

      What are the symptoms of major depression? 

      Symptoms of major depression can vary from person to person, range from mild to severe, and last from a short period to a very long time. This includes:  

      • Feeling very sad, anxious, or empty all the time 
      • Feeling hopeless or negative about the future 
      • Being easily irritated or frustrated 
      • Feeling guilty or worthless 
      • Losing interest in activities once enjoyed 
      • Feeling very tired and having no energy 
      • Having trouble concentrating or making decisions 
      • Having trouble sleeping or sleeping too much 

      Can a person recover from major depression? 

      Major depression is one of the most common and most treatable mental health conditions. However, it doesn’t always feel this way to the person experiencing symptoms. It’s normal to have feelings of helplessness, hopelessness, or worthlessness when depressed. Fortunately, people with major depression can find relief from symptoms with the right treatment plan. This can include medications, therapy, or a combination of both.   

      Is major depression a disability? 

      The Americans with Disability Act (ADA) recognizes major depression as a disability, although not everyone living with the condition qualifies for disability protection. Depression is considered a disability when it affects a person’s ability to work, go to school, interact with others, and do everyday activities.   

      How do I support someone with major depression? 

      You can support someone with major depression by: 

      • Encouraging them to seek help from a doctor or therapist 
      • Listening to them and showing that you care 
      • Being patient and understanding 
      • Helping them with daily tasks if they need it 
      • Encouraging them to stay active and do things they enjoy 

      When should I see a Major Depression doctor near San Francisco, CA?

      There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

      • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
      • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
      • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
      • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
      • You want a second opinion.  

      What should I consider when choosing a Major Depression doctor near San Francisco, CA?

      It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

      How does MediFind rank Major Depression doctors near San Francisco, CA?

      MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

      What types of insurance are accepted by Major Depression doctors near San Francisco, CA?

      Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

      How can I book an appointment online with a Major Depression doctor near San Francisco, CA?

      MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Major Depression doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Major Depression doctor?

      Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

      How can I prepare for my appointment with a Major Depression doctor near San Francisco, CA?

      Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

      • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
      • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
      • Family history of disease 
      • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
      • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
      • List of questions and concerns 
      • Your insurance card 

      You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

      What questions should I ask my Major Depression doctor?

      Here are some sample questions: 

      • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
      • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
      • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
      • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
      • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

      How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Major Depression doctor may know about?

      MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

      MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

      Can I filter my search to show male or female Major Depression doctors near San Francisco, CA?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Major Depression doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

      Can I filter my search to find a Major Depression doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Major Depression doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

      Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

      By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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