The 20 Best Dementia Doctors in The United States

Find the Top Dementia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 11/08/2026

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MediFind found 39090 doctor with experience in Dementia near The United States. Of these, 33431 are Experienced, 4321 are Advanced, 785 are Distinguished and 352 are Elite.

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    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    314-286-1967
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Randall Bateman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Bateman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Primary Amyloidosis, and Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy. Dr. Bateman is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    617-732-8472
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Reisa Sperling is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sperling is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Memory Loss, Primary Amyloidosis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Sperling is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    412-663-6628
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Oscar Lopez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lopez is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Memory Loss, Vascular Dementia, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Lopez is currently accepting new patients.

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    Elite in Dementia
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    Washington University

    660 S Euclid Ave, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    314-286-1967
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Holtzman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Holtzman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Primary Amyloidosis, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Holtzman is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    Memory And Aging Center

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 212, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    415-353-2057
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Boxer is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Boxer is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Corticobasal Degeneration. Dr. Boxer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Psychiatry, Neurology. Dr. Boxer is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    UPMC Department Of Neurology

    3471 5th Avenue, Suite 810, 
    Pittsburgh, PA 
    412-530-6886
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Portuguese
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    Tharick Pascoal is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dr. Pascoal is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Pascoal is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    Fitchburg Clinic Memory Assessment Clinic

    5543 E Cheryl Pkwy, 
    Fitchburg, WI 
    608-263-7740
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sanjay Asthana is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Fitchburg, Wisconsin. Dr. Asthana is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Menopause, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Dr. Asthana is board certified in Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Asthana is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    Memory And Aging Center

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 212, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    415-353-2057
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Seeley is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Seeley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Seeley is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Seeley is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    404-778-3444
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Allan Levey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Levey is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Levey is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1990. Dr. Levey is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    4921 Parkview Pl Ste 6C, 
    Saint Louis, MO 
    314-286-1967
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Mcdade is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Mcdade is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Down Syndrome, and Primary Amyloidosis. Dr. Mcdade is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    Office

    250 N Shadeland Ave, 
    Indianapolis, IN 
    317-948-5450
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Liana Apostolova is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dr. Apostolova is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Primary Amyloidosis. Dr. Apostolova is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    University Hospital Inpatient Unit

    600 Highland Ave, 
    Madison, WI 
    608-263-6400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Cynthia Carlsson is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Madison, Wisconsin. Dr. Carlsson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia. Dr. Carlsson is board certified in Geriatric Medicine and Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Dementia

    Dr. Eric C. Westman
    Internal Medicine
    Elite in Dementia

    Dr. Eric C. Westman
    Internal Medicine

    Duke Outpatient Clinic

    4220 N Roxboro St, 
    Durham, NC 
    919-471-8344
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Eric Westman is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Westman is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Westman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Med, Internal Medicine. Dr. Westman is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    Emory Brain Health Center

    12 Executive Park Drive Northeast, 
    Atlanta, GA 
    404-778-3444
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Korean, Spanish
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Lah is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Lah is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID). Dr. Lah is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 1998. Dr. Lah is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    Clinical Research Center

    4350 Shawnee Mission Parkway, 
    Fairway, KS 
    913-588-1227
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Jeffrey Burns is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fairway, Kansas. Dr. Burns is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial. Dr. Burns is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Neurology - 2003. Dr. Burns is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia

    Dr. Kostas G. Lyketsos
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics
    Elite in Dementia

    Dr. Kostas G. Lyketsos
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics
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    Johns Hopkins University

    4940 Eastern Ave, 
    Baltimore, MD 
    410-550-0100
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
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    Kostas Lyketsos is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Lyketsos is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Delirium, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Lyketsos is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Lyketsos is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    Montefiore At 1250 Waters Place

    1250 Waters Place, 
    Bronx, NY 
    718-405-8360
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Lipton is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Bronx, New York. Dr. Lipton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    Belmont Office

    115 Mill St 238, 
    Belmont, MA 
    617-855-2000
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Simon Ducharme is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Belmont, Massachusetts. Dr. Ducharme is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Conversion Disorder.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    Keck Hospital Of USC

    1500 San Pablo St, 
    Los Angeles, CA 
    323-442-8500
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Helena Chui is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Chui is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Spastic Paraparesis, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
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    Memory And Aging Center

    1651 Fourth St., Suite 212, 
    San Francisco, CA 
    415-353-2057
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Salvatore Spina is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Spina is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Corticobasal Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, and Frontotemporal Dementia. Dr. Spina is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Spina is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 11/08/2026

    What is the definition of Dementia?

    Dementia is a loss of brain function that occurs with certain diseases. It affects one or more brain functions such as memory, thinking, language, judgment, or behavior. Dementia may also be referred to as major neurocognitive disorder.

    When should I see a Dementia doctor in The United States?

    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 Dementia doctor in The United States?

    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 do I find the best Dementia doctor in The United States?

    You can find a Dementia doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Dementia doctors in The United States?

    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 Dementia doctors in The United States?

    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 Dementia doctor in The United States?

    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 Dementia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Dementia 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 Dementia doctor in The United States?

    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 Dementia 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 Dementia 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 Dementia doctors in The United States?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Dementia 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 Dementia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Dementia 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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