The 20 Best Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Doctors Near Me in Puyallup, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 239 doctor with experience in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) near Puyallup, WA. Of these, 225 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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239 providers found
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ericka Gianotto, ARNP, is a family nurse practitioner who offers patient-centered care for individuals and families.Ericka strives to provide evidence-based, primary health care and to put the patient first while delivering the highest quality of care in a compassionate and energetic setting. Her practice emphasizes preventive care, safety and quality of life. She is eager to partner with patients and providers to find healthy solutions.Outside of work, Ericka enjoys hiking, biking and scrapbooking. Ms. Gianotto 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, Menopause, and Vitamin D Deficiency. Ms. Gianotto is board certified in Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Ms. Gianotto is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    1313 Fryar Ave Unit 2103, 
    Sumner, WA 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wassan Singh is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Sumner, Washington. Mr. Singh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizoaffective Disorder, Pseudobulbar Affect, and Traumatic Brain Injury.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Milton

    2748 Milton Way, Suite 101, 
    Milton, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Melanie S. Orencia, MD, is a board-certified family practitioner with special interest in diabetes, hypertension care and performing minor surgical procedures. In addition to her degree and residency, Dr. Orencia completed a five-year training program in general surgery at Ilocos Regional Hospital in La Union, Philippines. She is a member of the American Medical Association and American Academy of Family Physicians.Dr. Orencia believes that medicine can heal not just the body, but also the mind and spirit, and she works to connect with each of her patients as a unique individual. Dr. Orencia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Orencia is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Milton

    2748 Milton Way, Suite 101, 
    Milton, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Morgan, DO, is a family medicine physician who offers primary care for patients of all ages, with a strong emphasis on preventive medicine. His goal is to foster long-term, collaborative physician-patient relationships that are founded on respect and compassion, that empower patients to make their own health care decisions, and that provide the encouragement necessary to reach their health goals.Dr. Morgan is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and American Board of Family Medicine. Dr. Morgan 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 Sciatica, Scoliosis, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Morgan is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Morgan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Internal Medicine
    1608 S J St Fl, Suite 3, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Mandarin, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    John Smoots is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Smoots is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Scoliosis, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Osteoporosis. Dr. Smoots is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
    Nurse Practitioner
    325 E Pioneer Ave, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Horn is a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Mr. Horn is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Schizoaffective Disorder. Mr. Horn is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Woodcreek Pediatrics-Mary Bridge Children's-Puyallup

    1700 5th St SE Ste 101, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sarah Reid is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Puyallup, Washington. Dr. Reid is rated as an Advanced 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Pseudobulbar Affect.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erin Dautremont, DO, offers primary care for patients 5 years and older, with special medical interest in serving the health care needs of women, adolescents, athletes and the LGBTQ+ community.Dr. Dautremont collaborates with her patients to improve their quality of life by treating and preventing disease, illness and injury. She works to guide and empower individuals to take ownership of their treatment plans in order to enjoy more healthful living.Away from work, Dr. Dautremont enjoys hiking, playing sports, gardening, drawing/painting, pottery and taking her dogs on walks. Dr. Dautremont is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Obesity in Children, and Macroamylasemia.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Puyallup

    Puyallup, WA 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Loan Van, ARNP, is a certified family nurse practitioner offering care to patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly. She is dedicated to building relationships with patients and families by providing compassion-centered and culturally competent care through the use of trust, honesty and respect. She employs evidence-based practices to ensure high quality care delivery, help promote growth and reinforce healthy behaviors for all.Loan is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Association and Asian American/Pacific Islander Nurses Association.Away from work, she enjoys traveling, swimming, snorkeling, hiking, crafting, cooking and spending time with family. Ms. Van is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Ms. Van is board certified in Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Ms. Van is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Meridian East

    12005 Meridian Ave E, Suite 101, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Duran, ARNP, offers comprehensive primary care for patients across the lifespan, with an emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion. As a family nurse practitioner, she enjoys the opportunity to establish relationships with patients over time and to create partnerships built on trust. She takes the time to listen to her patients' concerns and address them fully.Lisa is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, American Nurses Credentialing Center and American Nurses Association.Away from work, she enjoys biking and exploring the outdoors with her husband and two sons. Ms. Duran 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 Menopause. Ms. Duran is board certified in Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center. Ms. Duran is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Meridian East

    12005 Meridian Ave E, Suite 101, 
    Puyallup, WA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Christiansen, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician offering primary care for patients age 10 and older. Dr. Christiansen takes a collaborative approach to care. He strives to keep his patients informed and involved in their care, taking care to ensure accurate treatment expectations and empowering them to achieve a sense of control. His ultimate goal is to help his patients to live their lives to the fullest.Dr. Christiansen is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians.Away from work, Dr. Christiansen enjoys a variety of outdoor activities such as hiking and cycling. He also enjoys learning about wild plants and their uses. Dr. Christiansen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sciatica, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Christiansen is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Christiansen is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Milton

    2748 Milton Way, Suite 101, 
    Milton, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Swahili
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Hellen Migwi, ARNP, is a family nurse practitioner who provides compassionate, individualized holistic care to patients throughout the lifespan. She strives to form a patient-provider partnership that empowers the patient through education and encourages shared decision making. Her goal is to assist patients to achieve optimal health in the areas of health promotion, disease prevention and chronic health management.Hellen is a member of the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners.Outside of work, Hellen enjoys spending time with family and friends, along with hiking, cooking, reading and traveling. Ms. Migwi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Menopause, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Vitamin D Deficiency. Ms. Migwi is board certified in Family Nurse Practitioner, American Academy Of Nurse Practitioners. Ms. Migwi is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Milton

    2748 Milton Way, Suite 101, 
    Milton, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Estrelino Velasco, MD, is a board-certified family medicine physician who treats patients of all ages. His medical interests include preventive medicine, hypertension, diabetes and hyperlipidemia.Dr. Velasco believes that doctor and patient are a team, working together to achieve good health, and that each patient has unique needs and responses to treatment. It is his goal to provide competent and compassionate care to each patient he encounters. Dr. Velasco 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 Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Cirrhosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Velasco is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Velasco is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Milton

    2748 Milton Way, Suite 101, 
    Milton, WA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Albina Reznichenko, ARNP, offers compassionate primary care for the whole family. Albina takes an individualized and holistic approach to health management that takes into account a patient’s unique situation and background along with their physical, emotional, spiritual and cultural aspects of life.Understanding the importance of early intervention and preventive care, Albina emphasizes this in her practice as she establishes long-term provider-patient partnerships and educates patients on health promotion and disease prevention while guiding them toward their personal health goals.Albina is a member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, ARNP’s United of Washington and American Association of Critical Care Nursing.Away from work, Albina enjoys spending time with her husband and their three children, gardening, hiking and cooking. Ms. Reznichenko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Muscle Spasms, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Vascular Birthmark. Ms. Reznichenko is board certified in Family Nurse Practitioner, American Nurses Credentialing Center. Ms. Reznichenko is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Bonney Lake

    9230 Sky Island Drive E, 2nd Floor, 
    Bonney Lake, WA 
     (6.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kam Vaziri, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering patient-centered primary care for adults.Dr. Vaziri believes all patients deserve to be treated as he would treat a family member, with respect and a high quality of care. His practice is based heavily on the four pillars of bioethics: autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence and justice. He is particularly interested in providing care to underserved communities.Dr. Vaziri is a member of the American College of Physicians.Outside of work, he enjoys tennis, soccer and backpacking globally. Dr. Vaziri is rated as an Experienced 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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Vaziri is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Vaziri is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic At St. Francis

    34503 9th Ave S, Suite 100, 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Eager, MD, is a board-certified internist who cares for patients age 18 and older. Dr. Eager focuses on preventive medicine as a primary intervention, and he believes that listening is the most valuable diagnostic tool available. In addition to his work as an internist, he has a background in weight loss medicine.Dr. Eager is a member of the American College of Physicians.Away from work, he enjoys woodworking, painting, hiking and surfing. Dr. Eager 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 Obesity, Obesity in Children, Sciatica, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. Eager is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Eager is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 2nd & 3rd Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    "Michael Oliver Roxas, MD, is an internal medicine physician who offers comprehensive primary care for adults, with special medical interest in gastroenterology and endocrinology.Dr. Roxas believes medical care should always be patient-centered. As such, he ""thinks like a patient, acts like a doctor."" His role is to coach and motivate, helping patients make the right decisions for themselves. He serves not only as a patient's physician, but also their partner in health.Dr. Roxas is a member of the American College of Physicians and American Medical Association.". Dr. Roxas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Opioid Induced Constipation, and Adrenal Insufficiency Pediatric. Dr. Roxas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Roxas is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 2nd & 3rd Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Margret Zager, MD, is an internal medicine physician who also serves on the faculty of the Internal Medicine Residency Program at St. Joseph. Dr. Zager's medical interests include primary care, preventive care and chronic disease management.Dr. Zager values the opportunity to get to know her patients, to understand their wellness goals, and to partner with them to achieve those goals by providing evidence-based and up-to-date advice and recommendations. Working closely with other specialists involved in her patients’ care, she hopes to greatly improve the outcomes for her patients.Dr. Zager is a member of the American College of Physicians and Washington State Medical Association. She recently served as a clinical instructor in internal medicine at the University of Washington.Away from work, Dr. Zager enjoys spending time outdoors and exploring new places to hike. She also enjoys crocheting and spending time with family, including her cat Maple. Dr. Zager is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Sciatica, and Obesity. Dr. Zager is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Zager is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Franciscan Medical Clinic At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 2nd & 3rd Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (9.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Macatuno, MD, provides high quality, compassionate care to adults, with special medical interest in geriatrics and experience in treating patients with complex medical conditions.Dr. Macatuno emphasizes preventive care and encourages open communication, cooperation and respect. While she serves as a strong advocate for her patients, she also believes each patient plays a starring role in their own well-being. Dr. Macatuno 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 Sciatica, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Macatuno is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Macatuno is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Touchstone TMS PLLC

    9115 Bridgeport Way SW Ste 2, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kris Peterson is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Peterson is rated as a Distinguished 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 Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

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    When should I see a Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) doctor near Puyallup, WA?

    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 Puyallup, WA?

    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 Puyallup, WA?

    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 Puyallup, WA?

    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 Puyallup, WA?

    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 Puyallup, WA?

    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 Puyallup, WA?

    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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