Our medical team provides comprehensive care with a focus on individualized treatment and whole-person wellness. Each provider brings specialized training and experience to support clients through collaborative care. We invite you to explore their bios to learn more about their approaches and the populations they serve.
Appleseed accepts most major health insurance plans, including Medicare and Medicaid. Coverage and out-of-pocket costs vary based on your individual policy and benefits. Please contact your insurance provider or our office to confirm coverage prior to your appointment.
Andrea Zanders, DNP, CNP, PMHNP-BC
Client Focus: Youth | Young Adults
Andrea Zanders serves as our Nursing Supervisor, providing psychiatric medication management, diagnostic evaluations, psychiatric consultations, and GeneSight testing. She offers both in-person and telehealth services for clients ages 16 and older, working primarily with children and adolescents, as well as young adults under 30.
Andrea believes deeply in a collaborative, team-based approach to care. Guided by the philosophy that “it takes a village,” she partners closely with the full treatment team, as well as parents, guardians, teachers, and clients themselves. She specializes in holistic psychiatric care, integrating lifestyle education alongside medication and psychosocial interventions to support long-term wellness.
Clients can expect a warm, calm environment where Andrea prioritizes rapport and individualized treatment planning. Her office is proudly an LGBTQIA+ safe space.
Outside of work, Andrea enjoys running and spending time with her family—especially at the beach or riding rollercoasters together.
Roy Vellanki, MO
Client Focus: Adults
Dr. Roy Vellanki provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and medication management services for adults. His work is grounded in a mental health recovery-focused model, emphasizing stability and long-term wellness.
When meeting with Dr. Vellanki, clients can expect a thorough initial assessment centered on identified symptoms and concerns. He provides thoughtful recommendations tailored to each individual’s needs and coordinates referrals to appropriate support services when beneficial. His approach prioritizes helping clients move forward with practical next steps in their care.
Shura Hegde M.D.
Client Focus: Adults | Older Adults
Shura Hegde, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist (Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology) who provides psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and telehealth services at Appleseed. Dr. Hegde works with adults and older adults, supporting clients in improving their mental, emotional, and overall well-being.
Dr. Hegde approaches care with attentiveness and compassion, working collaboratively with clients, families, caregivers, and the broader care team to create thoughtful, individualized treatment plans. Clients can expect dedicated, supportive care focused on helping them achieve lasting health and stability.
Dr. Hegde’s passion for mental health care is deeply personal. Having witnessed family members struggle with mental illness and the challenges of accessing quality care, these experiences have shaped a lifelong commitment to improving the lives of those facing similar struggles.