The 20 Best Postpartum Depression Doctors Near Me in Palo Alto, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 126 doctor with experience in Postpartum Depression near Palo Alto, CA. Of these, 81 are Experienced, 33 are Elite, 11 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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126 providers found
    Experienced in Postpartum Depression
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Postpartum Depression
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Ucsf

    2356 Sutter St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dana Gossett is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Gossett is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. Her clinical expertise encompasses Preeclampsia, Postpartum Depression, Bowel Incontinence, and Lichen Sclerosus.

    Referral may be required

    The Happiness Psychiatrist®: Sheenie Ambardar, M.D.

    324 S Beverly Dr, Serving CA + NY via Telehealth, 
    Beverly Hills, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sheenie Ambardar practices practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. Dr. Ambardar is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. Her clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Postpartum Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Distinguished in Postpartum Depression
    Distinguished in Postpartum Depression
    Referral may be required

    Stanford Psychiatry Residency

    401 Quarry Rd, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thalia Robakis is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Robakis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postpartum Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

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    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    UCLA

    760 Westwood Plz, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Misty Richards is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Richards is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postpartum Depression, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), COVID-19, and Moyamoya Disease.

    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Riverside University Health System-Medical Center

    26520 Cactus Ave, 
    Moreno Valley, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Smithson is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Moreno Valley, California. Dr. Smithson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postpartum Depression, Preeclampsia, Eclampsia, and Trisomy 13.

    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Physiatry
    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Physiatry
    Referral may be required
    515 Columbia Ave Ste 100, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ying Li is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Li is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. She is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Liver Failure, Scoliosis, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy.

    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Prenatal Testing & Diagnosis Center

    444 S San Vicente Blvd Ste 1001, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sarah Kilpatrick is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Kilpatrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postpartum Depression, Preeclampsia, High Blood Pressure in Infants, and Eclampsia. Dr. Kilpatrick is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

    8700 Beverly Blvd, 
    West Hollywood, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Calvin Hobel is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in West Hollywood, California. Dr. Hobel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postpartum Depression, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Gestational Diabetes. Dr. Hobel is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Chainaronk Limanon MD

    5524 Assembly Ct, 
    Sacramento, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chainaronk Limanon is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Sacramento, California. Dr. Limanon is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Trichomoniasis, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Postpartum Depression, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Limanon is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Limanon is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Internal Medicine

    UCSF Medical Center

    1545 Divisadero St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jessica Valente is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Valente is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postpartum Depression, Insomnia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Renovascular Hypertension. Dr. Valente is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Referral may be required

    Hoag Neurobehavioral Health LLC

    500 Superior Ave Ste 315, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mercedes Szpunar is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Szpunar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postpartum Depression, Vitamin D Deficiency, and Major Depression.

    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Hauger is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hauger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Postpartum Depression.

    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Allergy and Immunology
    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Allergy and Immunology
    Referral may be required
    Burlingame, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Yan Yan is an Allergy and Immunologist practicing medicine in Burlingame, California. Dr. Yan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nasal Polyps, Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP), Sinusitis, Endoscopy, and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI). Dr. Yan is board certified in Allergy And Immunology. Dr. Yan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Advanced in Postpartum Depression
    Referral may be required
    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Ziedonis is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Ziedonis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Postpartum Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Opioid Use Disorder, and Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Postpartum Depression
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Postpartum Depression
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Samaritan Drive Care Center

    2577 Samaritan Drive, Suite 745, 
    San Jose, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amanda Yeaton-Massey is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in San Jose, California. Dr. Yeaton-Massey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. Her clinical expertise encompasses Placenta Previa, Premature Infant, Postpartum Depression, Gestational Diabetes, and Hysterectomy. Dr. Yeaton-Massey is board certified in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. Dr. Yeaton-Massey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Postpartum Depression
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Postpartum Depression
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Nathana L. Lurvey, MD Private Practice

    1513 S Grand Ave, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nathana Lurvey is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Lurvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. Her clinical expertise encompasses Intrahepatic Cholestasis of Pregnancy, Preeclampsia, Postpartum Depression, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Lurvey is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Lurvey is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Postpartum Depression
    Experienced in Postpartum Depression
    Referral may be required
    940 Avenue 64, 
    Pasadena, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ana Lopez is a Physiatrist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. Her clinical expertise encompasses Postpartum Depression, Acute Pain, and Menopause.

    Experienced in Postpartum Depression
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Postpartum Depression
    Neonatology | Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Brendan H. Grubbs, MD Private Practice

    2020 Zonal Ave, Ird220, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Brendan Grubbs is a Neonatologist and an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Grubbs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Placental Insufficiency, Myelomeningocele, Placenta Previa, Hysterectomy, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Grubbs is board certified in OB & Gyn (Sub: Maternal And Fetal Medicine) and Obstetrics & Gynecology. Dr. Grubbs is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Postpartum Depression
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Postpartum Depression
    Internal Medicine

    Palo Alto VA Medical Center

    3801 Miranda Ave, 
    Palo Alto, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Owens is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Palo Alto, California. Dr. Owens is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Opioid Use Disorder, Cholera, Colorectal Polyps, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Referral may be required

    Alameda Health System

    2060 Fairmont Dr, 
    Castro Valley, CA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Uchenna Okoye is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Castro Valley, California. Dr. Okoye is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Postpartum Depression. Her clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Postpartum Depression?

    Postpartum depression is moderate to severe depression in a woman after she has given birth. It may occur soon after delivery or up to a year later. Most of the time, it occurs within the first 3 months after delivery.

    When should I see a Postpartum Depression doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Postpartum Depression doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Postpartum Depression doctors near Palo Alto, 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 Postpartum Depression doctors near Palo Alto, 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 Postpartum Depression doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Postpartum Depression doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Postpartum 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 Postpartum Depression doctor near Palo Alto, 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 Postpartum 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 Postpartum 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 Postpartum Depression doctors near Palo Alto, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Postpartum 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 Postpartum Depression doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Postpartum 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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