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    MediFind found 193 doctor with experience in Dementia near La Mesa, CA. Of these, 168 are Experienced, 17 are Advanced, 5 are Distinguished and 3 are Elite.

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    193 providers found
      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.

      Elite in Dementia
      Elite in Dementia

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Irene Litvan is a Neurologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Litvan has been practicing medicine for over 46 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.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Elite in Dementia
      Elite in Dementia

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      Douglas Galasko is a Neurologist in La Jolla, 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.

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      Experienced in Dementia
      Experienced in Dementia

      Regents Of The University Of California

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

      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 X-Linked Dystonia-Parkinsonism.

      Advanced in Dementia
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Dementia
      Internal Medicine

      H Squared Health

      8090 Pkwy Dr, Suite 100, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Huy Ho is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Ho is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Scabies, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

      Advanced in Dementia
      Advanced in Dementia
      8851 Ctr Dr, 608a, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amirhassan Bahreman is a Neurologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Bahreman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Insensitivity to Pain with Anhidrosis, Infantile Axonal Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory and Autonomic Neuropathy Type 2, and Neuralgia.

      Advanced in Dementia
      Internal Medicine
      Advanced in Dementia
      Internal Medicine
      6367 Alvarado Ct, Suite 200, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      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. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Acquired Hemophilia, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

      Advanced in Dementia
      Psychiatry | Geriatrics
      Advanced in Dementia
      Psychiatry | Geriatrics

      Del Sur Healthcare

      436 S Magnolia Ave, Suite 101, 
      El Cajon, CA 
       (3.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Jason Keri is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider in El Cajon, California. Dr. Keri is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Major Depression, Schizophrenia, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

      Distinguished in Dementia
      Distinguished in Dementia

      Regents Of The University Of California

      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.4 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 Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome.

      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 in San Diego, California. Dr. Brewer 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
      200 W Arbor Dr, 
      San Diego, CA 
       (8.4 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.

      Advanced in Dementia
      Neurology | Vascular Surgery
      Advanced in Dementia
      Neurology | Vascular Surgery

      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 and a Vascular Surgeon in Chula Vista, California. Dr. Huisa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Family Medicine
      8875 La Mesa Blvd, Suite C, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Tim Gurtch is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Gurtch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Internal Medicine

      Alamar Medical Group

      5565 Grossmont Ctr Dr, Suite 105, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Ali Alamar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in La Mesa, California. Dr. Alamar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Amebic Liver Abscess, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Glossitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Experienced in Dementia
      7200 Pkwy Dr, Suite 109, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Samuel Etchie is a Psychiatrist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Etchie is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

      Experienced in Dementia
      Experienced in Dementia

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

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

      Erik Perkins is a Neurologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Perkins is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Memory Loss, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Experienced in Dementia

      Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group Inc

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

      Jeremy Hogan is a Neurologist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Hogan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Migraine.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Internal Medicine

      Emergency And Acute Care Medical Corporation

      5555 Grossmont Ctr 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. His top areas of expertise are Sepsis, Peptic Ulcer, Pneumonia, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Experienced in Dementia
      5555 Grossmont Ctr Dr, 
      La Mesa, CA 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stephen Kaiser is a Psychiatrist in La Mesa, California. Dr. Kaiser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Major Depression, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      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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