The 20 Best Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Doctors Near Me in Watkinsville, GA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 51 doctor with experience in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) near Watkinsville, GA. Of these, 48 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical At Oconee Health Campus

    1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 220, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Wells earned his medical degree from Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Medical College of Georgia. He is board certified with American Board of Internal Medicine.Dr. Wells has been practicing medicine for 26 years. He specializes in internal medicine. He enjoys the entire spectrum of adult medicine while developing a personal relationship with the patients in his care. Prior to joining Piedmont Hawthorne OHC, Dr. Wells was a practicing partner at Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Wells enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys sports and back-packing. He is active in Boy Scouts, local high school football and church activities. Dr. Wells is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Hypothyroidism. Dr. Wells is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians At Oconee Health Campus

    1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 210, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Zimmerman received his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia in 1984. He completed his residency in Family Medicine at The Medical Center in Columbus, Georgia in 1987. He is certified by The American Board of Family Medicine.He treats adolescents and adults with a broad range of conditions.In his spare time, Dr. Zimmerman is an amateur musician with classical piano and organ as his main instruments. Dr. Zimmerman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bronchitis, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Zimmerman is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical At Oconee Health Campus

    1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 220, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Akhila Madala, MD, earned her medical degree from Naryana Medical college, NTR University and completed her residency at Medical Partnership of Augusta University and University of Georgia. She is board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine.Dr. Madala specializes in Primary care. Her special interests include Preventive medicine and treatment of Diabetes medicine. Dr Madala offers treatment for Obesity, Hypertension, Depression and anxiety etc.In her spare time, Dr. Madala enjoys spending time with her family and hiking.Dr. Madala is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Madala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Madala is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Madala is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians At Oconee Health Campus

    1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 210, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Bullock specializes in family medicine. He provides ongoing medical management for all members of a family including geriatrics, adults, adolescents and pediatrics. He is board certified by the American Board of Family Medicine.Dr. Bullock is married with four children. In his spare time, he enjoys going on family trips, reading, playing chess, hunting and fishing. He is a fan of the Georgia Bulldogs and enjoys attending games when possible. Dr. Bullock is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Subacute Combined Degeneration, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Bullock is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Piedmont Physicians At Oconee Health Campus

    1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 210, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Cary Hefty, MD, earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed her residency at Greenville Health System. She received her undergraduate degree in Biology from Berry College and is board certified in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics.Dr. Hefty has been practicing medicine for 12 years. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Hefty worked with the University of Georgia's Student Health Center.Dr. Hefty offers care for all ages. Her special interests include exercise and nutrition in preventative medicine and helping patients manage chronic conditions.In her spare time, Dr. Hefty enjoys outdoor activities, traveling with family, and reading. She is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Hefty is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Infant Hyperglycemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Folate Deficiency. Dr. Hefty is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics.

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

    Piedmont Physicians At Oconee Health Campus

    1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 210, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. McElhannon specializes in family medicine. As a family medicine physician, he is uniquely trained to treat both males and females of all ages. In addition to treating acute and chronic illnesses, Dr. McElhannon also provides routine health screenings and counseling on lifestyle changes in an effort to prevent illnesses before they develop.In his spare time, Dr. McElhannon enjoys spending time with his wife and three children. He enjoys the outdoors, gardening, old tractors and UGA athletics. Dr. Mcelhannon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteomyelitis in Children, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Mcelhannon is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical At Oconee Health Campus

    1305 Jennings Mill Road, Suite 220, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Aliya Safwan, M.D. received her medical degree from Fatima Jinnah Medical College in Lahore, Pakistan. She completed her internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional in 2019. Dr. Safwan treats patients ages 18 and above and has a special interest in preventive medicine and diabetes.In her spare time, Dr. Safwan enjoys gardening and spending time with her family.Dr. Safwan welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Safwan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Safwan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Safwan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians At Resource Medical - Suite 3400

    1500 Oglethorpe Avenue, Suite 3400, 
    Athens, GA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Braucher earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at the University of Arkansas. He received his undergraduate degree in biology from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, and Hospice and Palliative Care.Dr. Braucher has been practicing medicine for 32 years. Prior to joining Piedmont Physician Group, Dr. Braucher was a member of the Athens Regional Physician Group. He has historically been in private practice as well.In his spare time, Dr. Braucher enjoys spending time with his family. He enjoys landscaping, canoeing, hiking, and swimming. Please call the office to inquire about becoming a new patient. Dr. Braucher is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glossitis, Pernicious Anemia, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, and Melorheostosis. Dr. Braucher is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Braucher is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Athens Heart Center

    2005 Prince Ave, 
    Athens,, GA 
     (7.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Subodh Agrawal is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Athens,, Georgia. Dr. Agrawal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Chronic Pain, Pulmonary Edema, Pacemaker Implantation, and Heart Valve Repair.

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

    Michelle Woodard M.D LLC

    2410 Hog Mountain Rd Ste 303, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michelle Woodard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Woodard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). She is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

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

    Oconee Family Practice PC

    1747 Langford Drive, Building 400, Suite 105, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (5.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Earhart is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Earhart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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

    Athens Area Internal Medicine

    1000 Hawthorne Ave, Suite H, 
    Athens, GA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Johnson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Athens, Georgia. Dr. Johnson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). She is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Johnson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Johnson is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Jennings Mill Drug Company

    1360 Caduceus Way Bldg 400, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara D'orio is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. D'orio is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Short-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency, Schizophrenia, Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

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

    Georgia TRD Clinic LLC

    1361 Jennings Mill Rd Ste 201, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Mccormack is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Watkinsville, Georgia. Dr. Mccormack is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Asperger's Syndrome, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

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

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical Of Watkinsville

    1351 Stonebridge Parkway, Building 105, 
    Watkinsville, GA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Kalpana Kugathasan specializes in Internal Medicine. Her special interests include providing evidence-based medicine, patient education and ensure everyone gets equal quality healthcare. Dr Kugathasan treats conditions such as Acute & Chronic conditions, Hypertension, Diabetes and Obesity.In her free time, Dr. Kugathasan enjoys cooking, practicing yoga, and spending time with her loving husband & three children. Dr. Kugathasan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Folate Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Kugathasan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Kugathasan is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Athens Regional Clay Community Care Clinic

    1270 Prince Ave, Ste 201, 
    Athens, GA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Alain Morel, MD, earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra, Dominican Republic and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Piedmont Athens Regional.Dr. Morel has been practicing medicine for 3 years and is presently core faculty for the Piedmont Athens Regional Internal Medicine Residency Program. His special interests include obesity medicine, screening and management of chronic conditions such as hypertension and diabetes.In his spare time, Dr. Morel enjoys cooking with his wife and son. He spends time building and tinkering with computers. He also donates his skills serving the underprivilege areas of Athens and abroad.Dr. Morel is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Ovalle is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Ovalle is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Obesity Medicine. Dr. Ovalle is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Athens Prince Avenue

    1010 Prince Avenue, Ste 500, 
    Athens, GA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Young earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his residency at Tulane Medical School and the University of Maryland. He received his undergraduate degree in history from the University of Georgia and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Young has been practicing medicine for 31 years. Prior to joining, Piedmont Hawthorne OHC Dr. Young was a practicing partner with Hawthorne Medical Associates.In his spare time, Dr. Young enjoys spending time with his family; he has 5 children and 2 grandchildren). He enjoys being active in his church, bicycling, and reading.Dr. Young welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Young is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Iron Deficiency Anemia, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Young is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Young is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Athens Prince Avenue

    1010 Prince Avenue, Ste 500, 
    Athens, GA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Dutch
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Esther Wallach, M.D. is board certified in Internal Medicine. She was born in California and grew up in the Netherlands, where she received her medical degree from The University of Amsterdam. She went on to complete her internal medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional. Prior to joining the practice, Dr. Wallach was Medical Director of the Community Care Clinic and a core faculty member for the internal medicine residency program.Dr. Wallach treats patients ages 18 and above.In her spare time, Dr. Wallach enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and two sons. Dr. Wallach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Obesity in Children, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Dr. Wallach is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Wallach is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Athens Prince Avenue

    1010 Prince Avenue, Ste 500, 
    Athens, GA 
     (7.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Milde-Papadopoulos grew up in Norway and went on to earn her medical degree from Semmelweis University of Medicine in Hungary and completed her Internal Medicine residency at Piedmont Athens Regional Medical Center. She is board certified in Internal Medicine.In her spare time, Dr. Milde-Papadopoulos enjoys traveling, cooking and gardening with her husband and two children.Dr. Milde-Papadopoulos is accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Milde is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Milde is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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

    Piedmont Physicians Hawthorne Medical Of Athens

    120 Hawthorne Park, 
    Athens, GA 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mallory Shillinger DO earned her medical degree from Nova Southeastern Osteopathic Medical School, and completed her residency at Florida State University. She received her undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences from University of Central Florida, and is board certified in Internal Medicine.Dr. Shillinger is passionate about providing patent centered care that is rooted in up-to-date evidence based medicine. Her goal is to help patients maximize their own health with a focus on preventive care and wellness. She enjoys managing hypertension, Diabetes, Thyroid disorders, and helping patient achieve their weight loss goals. She also has a strong foundation in the geriatric population and with women's health with a particular focus on osteoporosis, cervical and breast cancer screen.In her spare time, Dr. Shillinger enjoys spending time in the outdoors, cooking and playing with her dog, Ruby.Dr. Shillinger is not accepting new patients and welcomes most major insurance plans. Dr. Shillinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Shillinger is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Shillinger is currently accepting new patients.

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    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 Watkinsville, GA?

    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 Watkinsville, GA?

    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 Watkinsville, GA?

    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 Watkinsville, GA?

    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 Watkinsville, GA?

    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 Watkinsville, GA?

    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 Watkinsville, GA?

    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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