The 20 Best Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Doctors Near Me in Dorchester Center, MA

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 1168 doctor with experience in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) near Dorchester Center, MA. Of these, 964 are Experienced, 184 are Advanced and 19 are Distinguished.

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    Kerry L. Bloomingdale
    Distinguished in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Distinguished in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Rabb 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kerry Bloomingdale is a Psychiatrist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Bloomingdale is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Schizophrenia.

    Eran D. Metzger
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Hebrew Rehabilitation Center/Hebrew Senior Life

    1200 Centre Street, 
    Roslindale, MA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eran Metzger is a Psychiatrist in Roslindale, Massachusetts. Dr. Metzger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Delirium, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizophrenia, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Jeremy D. Whyman
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    One Brookline Place, Suite 230, 
    Brookline, MA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Whyman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Brookline, Massachusetts. Dr. Whyman 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), Idiopathic Edema, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Dementia.

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    Evgeniy E. Filin
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Rabb 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Russian
    Offers Telehealth

    Evgeniy Filin is a Psychiatrist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Filin 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, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Susan A. Carey
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

    330 Brookline Avenue, Rabb 2nd Floor, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Susan Carey is a Psychiatrist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Carey 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, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Kevin D. Kapila
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Internal Medicine

    Fenway Community Health Center, Inc

    1340 Boylston Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Kapila is an Internal Medicine provider in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Kapila 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), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Schizophrenia.

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

    Office

    157 Green St, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anmir Agresar is a Psychiatrist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Agresar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Schizoaffective Disorder.

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

    Arbour Hospital

    49 Robinwood Ave, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laurence Ducomb is a Psychiatrist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Ducomb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression.

    Naomi A. Schmelzer
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    1153 Centre St, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naomi Schmelzer is a Psychiatrist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Schmelzer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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

    Boston Medical Center

    725 Albany St, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karen Henley is an Endocrinologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Henley 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 Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

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

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Department Of Psychiatry

    1153 Centre Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Yudkoff is an academic clinician who focuses on advanced neurotherapeutic interventions (such as electroconvulsive therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation, and ketamine/esketamine treatment), psychopharmacology, and psychodynamic psychotherapy.  He also helps manage our Partial Hospital Program – a group-based day program designed to transition people out of inpatient hospital stays, treat illness in the community that might otherwise require inpatient level of care, and manage treatment refractory illness in a consultative format.  I hope to translate state of the art research into the latest and most efficacious treatments for people in need.  Dr. Yudkoff focuses on a humanistic approach, seeing the whole individual and not just a collection of symptoms of diagnoses.  His hope is that the people he treats feel agentic, validated, and connected to themselves and their recovery plans. Dr. Yudkoff 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 Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Paul M. Schoenfeld
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Department Of Psychiatry

    1153 Centre Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Schoenfeld is a Psychiatrist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Schoenfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Gabriel M. Tobia
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Brigham And Women's Faulkner Hospital, Department Of Psychiatry

    1153 Centre Street, 2nd Floor, 
    Jamaica Plain, MA 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gabriel Tobia is a Psychiatrist in Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts. Dr. Tobia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Major Depression and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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

    Hebrew Rehabilitation Center/Hebrew Senior Life

    1200 Centre Street, 
    Roslindale, MA 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Brinckerhoff is an Internal Medicine provider in Roslindale, Massachusetts. Dr. Brinckerhoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Gerstmann Syndrome, and Hypertension.

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

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Juan Urizar is a Psychiatrist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Urizar 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), Vascular Dementia, and Dementia.

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

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ashwini Nadkarni MD is an Assistant Professor at Harvard Medical School, Associate Medical Director of Brigham Psychiatric Specialties and Vice Chair for Faculty Enrichment in the Department of Psychiatry. She is board certified in Psychiatry and in her clinical practice, incorporates a trauma-informed, patient-centered approach, prioritizing compassion and collaboration. Dr. Nadkarni’s research interests include clinical innovations to address healthcare inequities in mental health and psychiatric disorders in patients with gastroenterological disorders. Dr. Nadkarni's research also investigates how to improve quality of patient care through interventions for healthcare worker burnout, with a focus on enhancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. Dr. Nadkarni has authored multiple book chapters and peer-reviewed articles and has also been featured as an expert commentator in the documentary film “The Observed Life,” as well as the New York Times, Time Magazine, Forbes, the Wallstreet Journal, and the Washington Post. Locally, she is a board member for Volunteers of America, Massachusetts and nationally, a medical advisory board member for Forbes Health, Self Magazine, and US News and World Report. Dr. Nadkarni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

    Joseph J. Taylor
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Taylor earned an MD and a PhD in Neuroscience from the Medical University of South Carolina, where he trained with brain stimulation pioneer Mark George, MD. After dual degree training, Dr. Taylor completed psychiatry residency as a member of the Neuroscience Research Training Program at Yale University School of Medicine and Yale New Haven Hospital. He served in several leadership positions at Yale, including Program-Wide Chief Resident and Chief Resident of the Yale Interventional Psychiatry Service. After graduation, Dr. Taylor became the Sidney R. Baer, Jr. Clinical Neuroscience Fellow in the Berenson-Allen Center for Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical School. In August 2020, Dr. Taylor was recruited to serve as Clinical Director of TMS in the newly launched Center for Brain Circuit Therapeutics at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. He is also appointed as an Associate Psychiatrist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, and as an Instructor in Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. As of 2021, Dr. Taylor has received over 35 awards and honors, and he has authored over 60 published works (scientific abstracts, book chapters, and peer-reviewed journal articles). He also serves on several national and international brain stimulation committees, including the Clinical Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Society Research Committee, the Clinical TMS Society Clinical Standards Committee, and the National Network of Depression Centers Neuromodulation Task Force. Dr. Taylor is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Anorexia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Shan H. Siddiqi
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shan Siddiqi is a Psychiatrist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Siddiqi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injury, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Schizophrenia, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

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

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Department Of Psychiatry

    75 Francis Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michaela Millott is a Psychiatrist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Millott is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Michael J. Mufson
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Department Of Psychiatry

    75 Francis Street, 
    Boston, MA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mufson has been a staff psychiatrist at the Brigham and Women's Hospital since 1981 followings fellowship in medical psychiatry.  His has been awarded the distinction of Master Clinician at the Brigham and Women's Hospital.  He is involved in teaching Harvard Medical Students and psychiatry residents and has received numerous teaching awards for these activities.  He is currently the Director of the Complex Diagnostic Service at the Brigham and Women's Hospital. As director of that service he was recognized with the Clinician Extraordinaire award by the Schizophrenia and Related Disorders Alliance of America for his innovative diagnostic work in the treatment of mood and psychotic disorders and for his commitment to patient care and to the care of families. Dr. Mufson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Dorchester Center, MA?

    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 Dorchester Center, MA?

    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 Dorchester Center, MA?

    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 Dorchester Center, MA?

    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 Dorchester Center, MA?

    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 Dorchester Center, MA?

    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 Dorchester Center, MA?

    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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