The 20 Best Major Depression Doctors Near Me in Knoxville, TN

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 45 doctor with experience in Major Depression near Knoxville, TN. Of these, 30 are Experienced and 14 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry

    Lane M. Cook M.D.

    4428 Sutherland Ave, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lane Cook is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Major Depression
    Advanced in Major Depression

    Francis P Lebuffe MD PLLC

    3101 Essary Dr, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francis Lebuffe is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Lebuffe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Experienced in Major Depression
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Major Depression
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Etch Pediatric Psychiatry

    2018 Clinch Ave Ste 410, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tracy Grabman is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Grabman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anorexia, Pica, Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

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    Experienced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry

    Genoa Healthcare LLC

    205 W Springdale Ave, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manju Khanna is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Khanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Major Depression.

    Experienced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry

    Helen Ross McNabb Center

    201 W Springdale Ave, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erika Trimm is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Trimm is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry

    University Of Tennessee Medical Center

    1924 Alcoa Hwy, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan West is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. West is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Vascular Dementia.

    Experienced in Major Depression
    Experienced in Major Depression

    Office

    310 N Forest Park Blvd Ste 202, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ginger Lovingood is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Lovingood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. Her clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Experienced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry

    Office

    310 N Forest Park Blvd Ste 202, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julia Wood is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Wood is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Opioid Use Disorder.

    Experienced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry

    Office

    310 N Forest Park Blvd Ste 202, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Rigell is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Rigell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Major Depression
    Advanced in Major Depression

    Office

    1111 N Northshore Dr Ste S490, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Charles May Jr is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. May Jr is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Advanced in Major Depression
    Advanced in Major Depression
    6800 Baum Dr, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Rodwell is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Rodwell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, and Schizophrenia.

    Advanced in Major Depression
    Advanced in Major Depression

    Peninsula Outpatient Pharmacy-Knox

    1451 Dowell Springs Blvd, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Harned is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Harned is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Advanced in Major Depression
    Advanced in Major Depression

    Peninsula Outpatient Pharmacy-Knox

    1451 Dowell Springs Blvd, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Megan Stonecypher is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Stonecypher is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Major Depression
    Experienced in Major Depression

    Peninsula Outpatient Pharmacy-Knox

    1451 Dowell Springs Blvd, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Surendra Sharma is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Major Depression
    Advanced in Major Depression

    Sharon R. Burnside M.D. PC

    6906 Kingston Pike Ste 200, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    James Kennedy is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Kennedy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Advanced in Major Depression
    Advanced in Major Depression

    Sharon R. Burnside M.D. PC

    6906 Kingston Pike Ste 200, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sharon Burnside is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Burnside is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Advanced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry

    Office

    4726 Airport Hwy, 
    Louisville, TN 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Kupfner is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Louisville, Tennessee. Dr. Kupfner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Schizophrenia.

    Advanced in Major Depression
    Advanced in Major Depression

    Prisma Health Psychiatry–Ellis Ave.

    405 Ellis Avenue, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Veronica Gubatan is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Gubatan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Gubatan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Gubatan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Major Depression
    Psychiatry

    Prisma Health Psychiatry–Ellis Ave.

    405 Ellis Avenue, 
    Maryville, TN 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Ownby is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Maryville, Tennessee. Dr. Ownby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Ownby is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology; American Board Of Preventative Medicine - Addiction Medicine. Dr. Ownby is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Major Depression
    Experienced in Major Depression

    East Tennessee Behavioral Health

    1444 Old Weisgarber Rd, 
    Knoxville, TN 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melanie Fuertes is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Knoxville, Tennessee. Dr. Fuertes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Major Depression. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Dementia, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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.

    When should I see a Major Depression doctor near Knoxville, TN?

    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 Knoxville, TN?

    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 Knoxville, TN?

    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 Knoxville, TN?

    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 Knoxville, TN?

    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 Knoxville, TN?

    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 Knoxville, TN?

    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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