The 20 Best Schizoaffective Disorder Doctors Near Me in Altoona, PA

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The 20 Best Schizoaffective Disorder Doctors near Altoona, PA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 20 doctor with experience in Schizoaffective Disorder near Altoona, PA. Of these, 16 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Harshad C. Patel
    Advanced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Advanced in Schizoaffective Disorder

    Behavioral Health Services - UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi

    Harshad Patel, MD, specializes in psychiatry. He is affiliated with UPMC Northwest, UPMC Somerset and UPMC Altoona. Dr. Patel completed his residency and fellowship at Drexel/Hahnemann University College of Medicine, residency Kingsboro Psychiatric Center and medical degree at Baroda Medical College. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder

    Behavioral Health Services - UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Nepali

    Madhavi Kandel, MD, specializes in psychiatry in addition to child and adolescent psychiatry and is board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She practices at UPMC Altoona Behavioral Health Services. Dr. Kandel received her medical degree from Nepal Medical College and completed her residency at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship at the University of Virginia School of Medicine. Dr. Kandel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Malabsorption, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder

    Behavioral Health Services - UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Avenue, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jessica Merkel-Keller, MD, specializes in psychiatry and is board certified in psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She practices at Behavioral Health Services - UPMC Altoona and is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. Dr. Merkel-Keller completed her residency at The John Hopkins Hospital and medical education at University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. Dr. Merkel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Bulimia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, and Major Depression.

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    Advanced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Advanced in Schizoaffective Disorder

    Upmc Altoona

    620 Howard Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaspreet Bains is a Psychiatrist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Bains is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Advanced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Physician Assistant
    Advanced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Physician Assistant
    1701 12th Ave, Building A, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Allison Kehoe is a Physician Assistant in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Ms. Kehoe is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD).

    Advanced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Nurse Practitioner

    Altoona Regional Health System

    620 Howard Ave Fl 7 Ste C700, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Danielle Gibbons is a Nurse Practitioner in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Ms. Gibbons is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    620 Howard Ave, Altoona Regional Health System Behavioral Health Serv, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Antonowicz is a Psychiatrist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Antonowicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder

    University Of Pittsburgh Physicians

    620 Howard Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jatinder Babbar is a Psychiatrist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Babbar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Altoona Regional Health System

    620 Howard Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Hromnak is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Hromnak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics

    Caring Healthcare Network

    100 Chestnut Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Dombrowski is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Dombrowski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Nurse Practitioner

    Upmc Behavioral Health Of The Alleghenies

    500 E Chestnut Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carolyn Brumbaugh is a Nurse Practitioner in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Ms. Brumbaugh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Psychiatry

    Upmc Behavioral Health Of The Alleghenies

    500 E Chestnut Ave, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Usman Ali is a Psychiatrist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Schizophrenia.

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder

    Blair Family Solutions, LLC

    705 12th St, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Bengali, Urdu, Uzbek
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonea Mahboob is a Psychiatrist in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Mahboob is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Mahboob is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Nurse Practitioner

    Office

    620 Howard Ave Fl 7 Ste C700, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Donna Reeves is a Nurse Practitioner in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Ms. Reeves is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Family Medicine

    Reinhardt Family Practice, PC

    1701 12th Avenue, Suite G1, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    John Reinhardt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reinhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Ureteroscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Nurse Practitioner

    Altoona Regional Health System

    620 Howard Ave Fl 7 Ste C700, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Trista Pooley is a Nurse Practitioner in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Ms. Pooley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Nurse Practitioner

    Altoona Regional Health System

    620 Howard Ave Fl 7 Ste C700, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephanie Scheeler is a Nurse Practitioner in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Ms. Scheeler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Family Medicine

    Rhino Care Inc

    1701 12th Ave Ste G1, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anthony Froncillo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Froncillo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Family Medicine

    Rhino Care Inc

    1701 12th Ave Ste G1, 
    Altoona, PA 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sarah Reinhardt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Dr. Reinhardt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Encephalitis Lethargica, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Schizoaffective Disorder
    Nurse Practitioner

    Altoona Arthritis/Osteoprss Ctr

    175 Meadowbrook Ln, 
    Duncansville, PA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tiffany Cragan is a Nurse Practitioner in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. Ms. Cragan has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizoaffective Disorder. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Phantom Limb Pain, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Schizoaffective Disorder?

    Schizoaffective disorder is a mental condition that causes both a loss of contact with reality (psychosis) and mood problems (depression or mania).

    When should I see a Schizoaffective Disorder doctor near Altoona, PA?

    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 Schizoaffective Disorder doctor near Altoona, PA?

    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 Schizoaffective Disorder doctors near Altoona, PA?

    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 Schizoaffective Disorder doctors near Altoona, PA?

    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 Schizoaffective Disorder doctor near Altoona, PA?

    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 Schizoaffective Disorder doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Schizoaffective Disorder 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 Schizoaffective Disorder doctor near Altoona, PA?

    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 Schizoaffective Disorder 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 Schizoaffective Disorder 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 Schizoaffective Disorder doctors near Altoona, PA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Schizoaffective Disorder 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 Schizoaffective Disorder doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Schizoaffective Disorder 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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