The 20 Best Alzheimer's Disease Doctors Near Me in La Jolla, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 97 doctor with experience in Alzheimer's Disease near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 80 are Experienced, 12 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Elite in Alzheimer's Disease
    Elite in Alzheimer's Disease

    Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Galasko is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Galasko is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Elite in Alzheimer's Disease
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Alzheimer's Disease
    Rheumatology

    Office

    200 W Arbor Dr # 949, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Aisen is a Rheumatologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Aisen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Memory Loss. Dr. Aisen is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Alzheimer's Disease
    Distinguished in Alzheimer's Disease

    Office

    8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C227, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Fleisher is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fleisher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Memory Loss.

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    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Internal Medicine

    MDVIP - La Jolla, CA

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 425, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brij Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Internal Medicine

    NAyana M Trivedi MD

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 360, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Nayana Trivedi is an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Trivedi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Malnutrition, Pneumonia, Necrosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Trivedi is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Advanced in Alzheimer's Disease

    Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr Ste 1-100, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Leger is a Psychologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Leger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Frontotemporal Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Dementia.

    Advanced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Advanced in Alzheimer's Disease

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Hauger is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Hauger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Postpartum Depression.

    Advanced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Advanced in Alzheimer's Disease

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristoffer Nissinen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nissinen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Memory Loss, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Primary Progressive Aphasia.

    Advanced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Advanced in Alzheimer's Disease

    Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Elizabeth Bevins is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Bevins is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Cerebellar Degeneration, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Advanced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Advanced in Alzheimer's Disease

    UC San Diego Health-4510 Executive Drive

    4510 Executive Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Coughlin is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Coughlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.

    Distinguished in Alzheimer's Disease
    Distinguished in Alzheimer's Disease

    UC San Diego Health Neurological Institute

    4510 Executive Dr Ste 325, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Irene Litvan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Litvan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. She is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Distinguished in Alzheimer's Disease
    Distinguished in Alzheimer's Disease
    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Brewer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Brewer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Memory Loss.

    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Family Medicine

    The Cove At La Jolla

    7160 Fay Ave, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Boyd is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Boyd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pneumonia, Sepsis, Infective Endocarditis, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Neurology
    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Neurology

    Edward Kocharian MD APC

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 740, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dee Silver is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Silver is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Dry Mouth, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Uc San Diego Health La Jolla-Blood Drawing Lab

    8939 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste 110, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Wastila is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Wastila is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipidemia Type 3, Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis, Melorheostosis, and Osteopenia.

    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease

    Uc San Diego Health La Jolla-Psychiatry

    8950 Villa La Jolla Dr Ste C101, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kanchan Kohli is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kohli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Dementia, Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Internal Medicine

    MD2 La Jolla

    4180 La Jolla Village Dr Ste 220, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramona Master is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Master is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Idiopathic Edema, Low Sodium Level, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Osteoporosis.

    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Prima Primary Medical Association Inc.

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 355, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Adrian is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Adrian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Attack, Dehydration, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Health Excel Home Care Inc

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 900, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gustavo Lugo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lugo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Leukemoid Reaction, Sepsis, Low Sodium Level, Endoscopy, and Hip Replacement.

    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease
    Experienced in Alzheimer's Disease

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Neal Swerdlow is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Swerdlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Alzheimer's Disease. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Tourette Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Alzheimer's Disease?

    Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. Alzheimer disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. It affects memory, thinking, and behavior.

    Dementia may also be referred to as major neurocognitive disorder.

    When should I see an Alzheimer's Disease doctor near La Jolla, CA?

    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 an Alzheimer's Disease doctor near La Jolla, CA?

    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 Alzheimer's Disease doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    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 Alzheimer's Disease doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    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 an Alzheimer's Disease doctor near La Jolla, CA?

    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 Alzheimer's Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Alzheimer's Disease 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 an Alzheimer's Disease doctor near La Jolla, CA?

    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 Alzheimer's Disease 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 Alzheimer's Disease 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 Alzheimer's Disease doctors near La Jolla, CA?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Alzheimer's Disease 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 an Alzheimer's Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Alzheimer's Disease 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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