The 20 Best Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Doctors Near Me in independence, IA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) near independence, IA. Of these, 13 are Experienced.

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

    MercyOne Independence Family Medicine

    2004 Enterprise Court Southwest, 
    Independence, IA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Krissy Wieland is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Independence, Iowa. Dr. Wieland is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, H1N1 Influenza, Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis. Dr. Wieland is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Wieland is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Buchanan County Health Center

    1600 1st St E, 
    Independence, IA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kelly Scheffert is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Independence, Iowa. Scheffert, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Scheffert, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required

    Cedar Valley Medical Specialists PC

    1600 1st St E, 
    Independence, IA 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jenna Niccolls is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Independence, Iowa. Niccolls, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Niccolls, PA is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Referral may be required

    Independence Mental Health Institute

    2277 Iowa Ave, 
    Independence, IA 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Muhammad Chowdhry is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Independence, Iowa. Dr. Chowdhry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Schizophrenia. Dr. Chowdhry is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1094 220th St, 
    Jesup, IA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stefani Pitkin is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Jesup, Iowa. Pitkin, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Pulmonary Fibrosis, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Pitkin, PA is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Pitkin, PA is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Mercyone Jesup Pharmacy

    1094 220th St, 
    Jesup, IA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dawn Kleve is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Jesup, Iowa. Kleve, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Kleve, NP is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Oelwein Family Medicine

    129 8th Ave. SE, 
    Oelwein, IA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Leisinger is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oelwein, Iowa. Dr. Leisinger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Leisinger is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians and Family Medicine, American Osteopathic Board Of Family Physicians. Dr. Leisinger is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner | Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    MercyOne Oelwein Mental And Behavioral Health Care

    129 8th Ave. SE, 
    Oelwein, IA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sara Shaffer is a Nurse Practitioner specialist and a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Oelwein, Iowa. Shaffer, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Shaffer, NP is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center. Shaffer, NP is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Family Medicine | Vascular Surgery | Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Family Medicine | Vascular Surgery | Thoracic Surgery

    MercyOne Oelwein Family Medicine

    129 8th Ave. SE, 
    Oelwein, IA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kristi Steinbronn is a Vascular Surgeon and a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Oelwein, Iowa. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Steinbronn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity in Children, Idiopathic Edema, Muscle Spasms, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Steinbronn is board certified in American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Steinbronn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    MercyOne Oelwein Family Medicine

    129 8th Ave. SE, 
    Oelwein, IA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gayla Davis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Oelwein, Iowa. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Davis is board certified in American Nurses Credentialing Center. Dr. Davis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Family Medicine | Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Family Medicine | Podiatric Surgery | Podiatric Medicine

    MercyOne Fairbank Family Medicine

    105 S. Walnut St., 
    Fairbank, IA 
     (14.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Erin Sinram is a Podiatric Surgeon and a Podiatric Medicine provider practicing medicine in Fairbank, Iowa. Dr. Sinram is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Muscle Spasms, and Tendinitis. Dr. Sinram is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants. Dr. Sinram is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Physician Assistant | Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Physician Assistant | Emergency Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Peoples Memorial Hospital

    2405 Rock Island Rd, 
    Oelwein, IA 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sara Berns is a Physician Assistant and an Emergency Medicine provider practicing medicine in Oelwein, Iowa. Berns, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Lung Nodules, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Berns, PA is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Referral may be required

    Iowa Health Physicians

    124 1st Ave SE, 
    Oelwein, IA 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lindy Tommasin is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Oelwein, Iowa. Tommasin, NP is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Lung Nodules, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Tommasin, NP is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 independence, IA?

    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 independence, IA?

    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 independence, IA?

    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 independence, IA?

    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 independence, IA?

    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 independence, IA?

    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 independence, IA?

    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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