The 20 Best Dementia Doctors Near Me in La Mesa, CA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 186 doctor with experience in Dementia near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 163 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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186 providers found
    Elite in Dementia
    Rheumatology
    Elite in Dementia
    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 Dementia. 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.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia

    UC San Diego Health Neurological Institute

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

    Irene Litvan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Litvan is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. 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.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia

    Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (14.0 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 Dementia. 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.

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    Experienced in Dementia
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Dementia
    Psychiatry

    Mindpath Health Psychiatrists & Therapists - La Mesa

    4700 Spring St, Ste 220, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nita Paintal is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Paintal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), and Bipolar Disorder (BPD). Dr. Paintal is board certified in Geriatric Psychiatry - American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology and Psychiatry - American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology. Dr. Paintal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia

    John R Webb MD A Medical Corporation

    8851 Center Dr Ste 608, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amirhassan Bahreman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Bahreman is rated as an Advanced 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 Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, and Neuralgia.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Lucks Psychology Inc

    6367 Alvarado Ct Ste 200, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bernard Michlin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Michlin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Acquired Hemophilia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Neurology

    UC San Diego

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

    Jody Corey is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Corey is rated as a Distinguished 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 Huntington Disease, Movement Disorders, Dementia, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS).

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Distinguished in Dementia
    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.4 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 Dementia. 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.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia

    The Neuron Clinic

    450 4th Ave, Suite 215, 
    Chula Vista, CA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Branko Huisa is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Huisa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 56 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Brighton Place La Mesa

    7760 Parkway Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Gaidry is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gaidry is rated as an Experienced 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 Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Lipogranulomatosis, and Lipoid Proteinosis.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    East County Neurology Associates Inc.

    8851 Center Dr Ste 307, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Mohammad is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Mohammad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Distal Median Nerve Dysfunction, Migraine, Pudendal Neuralgia, and Giant Axonal Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Samuel O T Etchie MD Inc.

    7200 Parkway Dr Ste 109, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samuel Etchie is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Etchie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Office

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr Fl 3, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Erik Perkins is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Perkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Memory Loss, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Caring Physicians Medical Group Inc.

    8881 Fletcher Pkwy Ste 370, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Salvatore Tarantino is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Tarantino is rated as an Experienced 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 Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Grossmont Medical Clinic A Professional Corporation

    8851 Center Dr Ste 408, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Majid Shahbaz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Shahbaz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 81 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Anemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

    5525 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeremy Hogan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Hogan is rated as an Experienced 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 Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Alvarado Parkway Institute Behavioral Health System

    7050 Parkway Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Frederick Jenkin is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Jenkin is rated as an Experienced 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 Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Dementia
    Psychiatry
    Experienced in Dementia
    Psychiatry

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yash Joshi is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Joshi is rated as an Experienced 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 Schizophrenia, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ahmad Kabakibi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kabakibi is rated as an Experienced 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 Heart Attack, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Sepsis, Endoscopy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Grossmont Hospital Corporation

    5555 Grossmont Center Dr, 
    La Mesa, CA 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amir Fahid is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Fahid is rated as an Experienced 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 Liver Failure, Hepatitis, Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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 Mesa, 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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