The 20 Best Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Doctors Near Me in Aliso Viejo, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 342 doctor with experience in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) near Aliso Viejo, CA. Of these, 290 are Experienced, 47 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.

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    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    30101 Town Center Drive, 
    Laguna Niguel, CA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Granese is a Psychiatrist in Laguna Niguel, California. Dr. Granese is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Schizophrenia. Dr. Granese is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Distinguished in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Lindy Lay MD PC

    24031 El Toro Rd, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nageswara Guntupalli is a Psychiatrist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Guntupalli has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Schizophrenia.

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    Mindful Health Solutions

    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine Weeks is a Nurse Practitioner in Mission Viejo, California. Ms. Weeks is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top area of expertise is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Mindful Health Solutions

    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Psychiatry

    Mindful Health Solutions

    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Philip Creps is a Psychiatrist in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Creps is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

    Distinguished in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Distinguished in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    1048 Irvine Avenue, Suite 1056, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Turner is a Psychiatrist in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Turner has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Internal Medicine

    MemorialCare Medical Group 55+ (Laguna Woods)

    24268 El Toro Rd, 
    Laguna Woods, CA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kien-an Duong is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Laguna Woods, California. Dr. Duong is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Osteomyelitis in Children, High Cholesterol, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Duong is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Family Medicine

    Celebrating Life Community Health Center

    27800 Medical Center Road, Suite 109 And Suite 110-Adult, 
    Mission Viejo, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sabrina Cooley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Mission Viejo, California. Dr. Cooley has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    31852 Coast Highway, Suite 400, 
    Laguna Beach, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hailong Vu is a Psychiatrist in Laguna Beach, California. Dr. Vu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Major Depression. Dr. Vu is currently accepting new patients.

    Sinat O. Aleje
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    Mindful Health Solutions

    4100 Newport Place Drive #730, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sinat Aleje is a Nurse Practitioner in Newport Beach, California. Ms. Aleje is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Major Depression, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

    Aliso Ridge Behavioral Health LLC

    200 Freedom Ln, 
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Nierman is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Nierman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Family Medicine
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shannon O'connor is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. O'connor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Obesity in Children, Food Allergy, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. O'connor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Internal Medicine

    Mehrnaz Jamali MD Inc

    26671 Aliso Creek Rd, 
    Aliso Viejo, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehrnaz Jamali is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Aliso Viejo, California. Dr. Jamali has been practicing medicine for over 33 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Unstable Angina, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Geriatrics
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Geriatrics

    Chona Badar Green M D A Professional Corp.

    23121 Plaza Pointe Dr Ste 150, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chona Green is a Geriatrics provider in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Green is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Family Medicine

    Housecall Doctors

    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julienne Tropel is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Tropel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Hyperaldosteronism.

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Lindy Lay MD PC

    24031 El Toro Rd, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    42+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehboob Makhani is a Psychiatrist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Makhani has been practicing medicine for over 42 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Lindy Lay MD PC

    24031 El Toro Rd, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Chueh is a Psychiatrist in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Chueh has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Gastrostomy.

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Housecall Doctors Medical Group

    23181 Verdugo Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    49+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norman Vinn is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Laguna Hills, California. Dr. Vinn has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hyperaldosteronism, Hyperaldosteronism, and Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess.

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Physician Assistant
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Physician Assistant

    Housecall Doctors Medical Group, Inc.

    23181 Verdugo Dr, 
    Laguna Hills, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaime Pingree is a Physician Assistant in Laguna Hills, California. Ms. Pingree has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Vitamin D Deficiency, and Hereditary Ataxia.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)?

    Seasonal affective disorder is a mental health condition that is triggered by the changing of the seasons. This condition is a subtype of major depressive disorder and bipolar disorder. Major depressive disorder is characterized by prolonged sadness and a general lack of interest, while bipolar disorder is characterized by similar depressive episodes alternating with periods of abnormally high energy and activity (hypomania or mania). People with seasonal affective disorder have signs and symptoms of either major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder only during certain months of the year. Major depressive disorder is more common than bipolar disorder among people with seasonal affective disorder. This condition usually begins in a person's twenties or thirties.

    When should I see a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor near Aliso Viejo, 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor near Aliso Viejo, 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctors near Aliso Viejo, 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctors near Aliso Viejo, 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor near Aliso Viejo, 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor near Aliso Viejo, 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctors near Aliso Viejo, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) 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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