The 20 Best Schizophrenia Doctors Near Me in San Francisco, CA

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The 20 Best Schizophrenia Doctors near San Francisco, CA

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 210 doctor with experience in Schizophrenia near San Francisco, CA. Of these, 174 are Experienced, 27 are Advanced, 1 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Schizophrenia
    Elite in Schizophrenia
    4150 Clement St, Mental Health 116d, Sfvamc, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Mathalon is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mathalon is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Hideki P. Chin
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    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 Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Liver Failure.

    San Francisco (Union Square)

    360 Post St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

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    Janos Zahajszky
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Yim H. Chan
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry | Psychology
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry | Psychology

    Yim H. Chan, MD Private Practice

    3527 Sacramento St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Yim Chan is a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression and Schizophrenia. Dr. Chan is currently accepting new patients.

    Vikaas S. Sohal
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Path Program For Early Psychosis

    675 18th St., 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Vikaas S. Sohal is a psychiatrist who provides after-hours care for patients needing medication management for a variety of psychiatric conditions. He also supervises medical residents in a clinic for patients with early psychosis. Sohal directs a neuroscience laboratory that investigates the brain circuits involved in psychiatric disorders. After earning a bachelor's degree in applied mathematics at Harvard University, Sohal earned a master's degree in mathematics at the University of Cambridge in England. He earned his medical and doctoral degrees at Stanford University, where he also completed a residency in adult psychiatry. Dr. Sohal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Schizophrenia, and Traumatic Brain Injury.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry | Psychology
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry | Psychology

    David N. Ogami, MD Private Practice

    3527 Sacramento St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Ogami is a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Ogami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Ogami is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Hebrew Home For Aged Disabled Dba Jewish Home

    302 Silver Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elliott Stein is a Cardiologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Schizophrenia, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Emma Samelson
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    General Internal Medicine At Mount Zion

    1545 Divisadero St., First And Second Floors, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Emma Samelson-Jones is a psychiatrist who cares for adults with a wide variety of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), psychosis and substance use disorders. Her practice is embedded in a primary care clinic, allowing patients to receive mental and physical health care in the same location. Samelson-Jones earned her medical degree at UCSF. She completed a residency in psychiatry and a fellowship in public psychiatry at Columbia University. Dr. Samelson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    University Of California San Francisco

    2330 Post St, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ellen Bradley is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Bradley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top area of expertise is Schizophrenia.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    1001 Potrero Ave, Suite 7m, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christina Mangurian is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Mangurian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top area of expertise is Schizophrenia.

    Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - San Francisco

    456 Montgomery St, Ste 1400, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Sharon Jose has a personalized, holistic approach to mental health care, providing evidence-based medication management, integrative methods, and specialized treatments like neuromodulation. During initial evaluations, she will work to understand your symptoms, how they impact your life, and how they interfere with what is important to you. Dr. Jose collaborates with patients to create treatment plans tailored to their unique goals. She draws inspiration from life experiences growing up abroad and an innate fascination with the brain and human behavior. Dr. Jose enjoys cooking, traveling with her husband, and challenging herself through various exercise classes. Dr. Jose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Dayron Leon
    Psychiatry
    Psychiatry

    Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - San Francisco

    456 Montgomery St, Ste 1400, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Leon's approach to patient care focuses on treating the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. He works with adults who want to take an active role in their healing and creates a trusting, supportive space where patients feel comfortable sharing their story. He provides blended evidence-based medication management with compassionate, individualized care and is dedicated to partnering with patients to support lasting wellness on all levels.As a Cuban immigrant, Dr. Leon has experienced the stigma and cultural barriers that often prevent people from seeking help. He's passionate about supporting Latino and LGBTQIA+ communities, and is driven to provide care that's respectful, stigma-free, and tailored to each person's experience. Outside of work, Dr. Leon enjoys surfing, playing tennis, hiking, and backpacking. These activities help him stay grounded and connect with patients on a more personal level. His goal is to create a space where patients feel safe, understood, and empowered. . His top areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Schizophrenia.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    Mccd Ca Psychiatry Services PC

    100 Pine St, Suite 1250, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Burmese, German, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Felicitas Koster is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Koster is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. Her top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Major Depression. Dr. Koster is currently accepting new patients.

    Erick Hung
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Psychiatry

    HIV/AIDS Program

    350 Parnassus Ave., Suite 908, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Erick Hung is a psychiatrist with expertise in LGBTQ mental health, HIV psychiatry and forensic psychiatry, which involves mental health and legal matters. He has a special interest in integrating mental health with other disciplines in medical care. In his research, Hung studies issues related to medical education, HIV psychiatry and LGBTQ mental health. Hung earned his medical degree from UCSF, where he also completed a residency in psychiatry, serving as chief resident, and a fellowship in forensic psychiatry. Dr. Hung is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    401 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joshua Woolley is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Woolley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Schizophrenia.

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    401 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Byerley is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Byerley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD) and Schizophrenia.

    Matthew State
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia

    Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute

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

    Dr. Matthew State is a psychiatrist who specializes in child and adolescent psychiatry as well as human genetics. He is chair of the psychiatry department, president of the Langley Porter Psychiatric Institute and a member of the Weill Institute for Neurosciences. Over the past 15 years, State's laboratory has played a leading role in elucidating how rare and de novo (new) genetic mutations can contribute to autism spectrum and Tourette disorders. State earned his medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in psychiatry and a fellowship in child psychiatry at the Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior at UCLA. He then earned his doctoral degree in genetics at Yale University. State has received numerous honors, including the Tarjan Award from the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Ruane Prize from the Brain & Behavior Research Foundation and Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health from the National Academy of Medicine. He was elected to membership in the National Academy of Medicine in 2013. He is the Oberndorf Family Distinguished Professor of Psychiatry at UCSF. Dr. State is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Tourette Syndrome, Movement Disorders, and Transient Tic Disorder.

    Owen M. Wolkowitz
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    Experienced in Schizophrenia
    401 Parnassus Ave, 
    San Francisco, CA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dr. Owen Wolkowitz is an attending psychiatrist at the UCSF Depression Clinic, which he co-directs. In his research, Wolkowitz studies how stress and hormones affect the brain. Wolkowitz earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He completed a psychiatry residency at Stanford Health Care, followed by a fellowship in psychopharmacology at the National Institute of Mental Health. Wolkowitz serves on the board of directors of the National Network of Depression Centers. Dr. Wolkowitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Schizophrenia. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Schizophrenia, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Advanced in Schizophrenia
    Advanced in Schizophrenia

    University Of California San Francisco

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

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

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Schizophrenia?

    Schizophrenia is a mental disorder that makes it hard to tell the difference between what is real and not real.

    It also makes it hard to think clearly, have normal emotional responses, and act normally in social situations.

    When should I see a Schizophrenia 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 Schizophrenia 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 Schizophrenia 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 Schizophrenia 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 Schizophrenia 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 Schizophrenia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Schizophrenia 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 Schizophrenia 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 Schizophrenia 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 Schizophrenia 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 Schizophrenia doctors near San Francisco, CA?

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

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