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    Last Updated: 01/09/2026

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    MediFind found 152 doctor with experience in Dementia near La Jolla, CA. Of these, 131 are Experienced, 14 are Advanced, 4 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    152 providers found
      Elite in Dementia
      Elite in Dementia

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Experience:
      47+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Irene Litvan is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Litvan has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, Movement Disorders, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

      Elite in Dementia
      Elite in Dementia

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Douglas Galasko is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Galasko is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

      Elite in Dementia
      Geriatrics | Neurology
      Elite in Dementia
      Geriatrics | Neurology
      200 West Arbor Dr Mc 0949, Ucsd Medical Center, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Aisen is a Geriatrics specialist and a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Aisen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Memory Loss.

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      Distinguished in Dementia
      Distinguished in Dementia
      8950 Villa La Jolla Dr, Suite C227, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (3.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Adam Fleisher is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Fleisher is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Memory Loss.

      Distinguished in Dementia
      Distinguished in Dementia
      9500 Gilman Dr, #0949, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Rafii is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Rafii is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Experienced in Dementia

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Elizabeth Bevins is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Bevins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Cerebellar Degeneration, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Alzheimer's Disease.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Experienced in Dementia

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephanie Lessig is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lessig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Oppenheim Dystonia.

      Advanced in Dementia
      Advanced in Dementia
      3350 Villa La Jolla Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Dilip Jeste is a Psychiatrist in San Diego, California. Dr. Jeste is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Dementia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Alzheimer's Disease.

      Advanced in Dementia
      Advanced in Dementia
      3350 La Jolla Village Dr, San Diego Va Medical Ctr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Richard Hauger is a Psychiatrist in San Diego, California. Dr. Hauger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Postpartum Depression.

      Advanced in Dementia
      Advanced in Dementia

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Stuart Lipton is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lipton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Parkinson's Disease.

      Distinguished in Dementia
      Distinguished in Dementia

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jody Corey-Bloom is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Corey-Bloom is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Movement Disorders, Dementia, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

      Distinguished in Dementia
      Distinguished in Dementia
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      William Mobley is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Mobley is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Down Syndrome, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Internal Medicine
      7450 Olivetas Ave, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Leonard Lazarus is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Lazarus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Dysgraphia, Hypothyroidism, and Movement Disorders.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Experienced in Dementia
      La Jolla, CA 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Leonard Sokol is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sokol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Muscle Spasms, Movement Disorders, Dementia, and Thrombectomy.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Internal Medicine

      Saleem Rajper Medical Corporation

      1101 Felspar St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Saleem Rajper is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Rajper is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Peptic Ulcer, and Necrosis.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Internal Medicine
      1101 Felspar St, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Gaidry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Gaidry is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Lipogranulomatosis, and Lipoid Proteinosis.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Neurology
      Experienced in Dementia
      Neurology

      UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

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

      John Ravits is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Ravits is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Experienced in Dementia
      9500 Gilman Dr., Ucsd Department Of Psychiatry, 0804, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (3.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Neal Swerdlow is a Psychiatrist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Swerdlow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Tourette Syndrome.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Experienced in Dementia
      3737 Moraga Ave, Suite A5, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bruce Lasker is a Neurologist in San Diego, California. Dr. Lasker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine, and Movement Disorders.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine

      Regents Of The University Of California

      9350 Campus Point Dr, 
      La Jolla, CA 
       (4.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ian Neel is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Neel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Memory Loss, Dementia, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

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      Last Updated: 01/09/2026

      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 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 a Dementia 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 Dementia 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 Dementia 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 a Dementia 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 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 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 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 near La Jolla, CA?

      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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