The 20 Best Dementia Doctors Near Me in costa mesa, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 298 doctor with experience in Dementia near costa mesa, CA. Of these, 261 are Experienced, 28 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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298 providers found
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Physician Assistant | Psychiatry
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Physician Assistant | Psychiatry
    Referral may be required

    Lindy Lay MD PC

    2900 S Harbor Blvd, 
    Santa Ana, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jason Kellogg is a Physician Assistant and a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California. Kellogg, PA is rated as a Distinguished 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 Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Kellogg, PA is board certified in American Board Psychiatry & Neurology.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Psychiatry | Psychology
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Psychiatry | Psychology
    Referral may be required

    Kamel Louis Kamel, M.D. Inc.

    4199 Campus Dr, Ste 550, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamel Kamel is a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Kamel is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Schizoaffective Disorder, Dementia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Kamel is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9500 Gilman Dr Dept 949, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Rafii is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Rafii 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 Down Syndrome, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

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    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Medlee Family Practice Inc.

    355 Placentia Ave Ste 102, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Fondren is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Fondren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Vitamin B12 Deficiency, and High Cholesterol. Dr. Fondren is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Coastal Family Medicine Inc

    18785 Brookhurst St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Coyne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Coyne 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 Pustules, Cellulitis, Otitis, and Shingles. Dr. Coyne is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Coyne is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Primary Care Specialists Inc

    9131 Adams Ave, 
    Huntington Beach, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Julia Harris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Huntington Beach, California. Dr. Harris is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Kyphosis, Purpura, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity. Dr. Harris is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Neurology
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ali Ezzati is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Ezzati is rated as a Distinguished 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 Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, Migraine, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Ezzati is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health ALS & Neuromuscular Center

    200 South Manchester Avenue, Suite 110, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Seyed Sajjadi is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Sajjadi is rated as a Distinguished 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 Primary Progressive Aphasia, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia
    Referral may be required
    1048 Irvine Avenue, Suite 1056, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish, Vietnamese
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Randall Turner is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Turner is rated as an Advanced 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 Schizophrenia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Turner is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    4041 MacArthur Blvd Ste 105, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Haga is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Haga is rated as an Advanced 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, Urinary Tract Infection in Children, and Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    William R. Shankle MD Inc.

    3900 W Coast Hwy Ste 310, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Shankle is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Shankle is rated as an Advanced 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, Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Dementia.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Womens Center For Urogynecology & Robotic Surgery Inc.

    520 Superior Ave Ste 200, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aaron Ritter is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Ritter is rated as an Advanced 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 Cerebellar Degeneration, Frontotemporal Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Coast Internal Medicine Consultants

    520 Superior Ave Ste 205, 
    Newport Beach, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Neal Hermanowicz is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Newport Beach, California. Dr. Hermanowicz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Restless Legs Syndrome.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Ucr Health-Psychiatry

    17782 Cowan Ste A, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Frazier is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Frazier is rated as an Advanced 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 Schizophrenia, Major Depression, Dementia, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Experienced in Dementia
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Gottschalk Medical Plaza

    1 Medical Plaza Drive, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Sinhala
    Offers Telehealth

    K Perera is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Perera is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Morning Sickness, Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT), Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT), and Familial Hypertension. Dr. Perera is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute

    856 Health Sciences Road, Suite 2600, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Claire Henchcliffe is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Henchcliffe is rated as an Experienced 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 Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Primary Lateral Sclerosis. Dr. Henchcliffe is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Ignacio M. Carillo-Nunez, MD A Professional Corporation

    18111 Brookhurst St, 
    Fountain Valley, CA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ignacio Carrillo-Nunez is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fountain Valley, California. Dr. Carrillo-Nunez 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 Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Stroke, Seizures, and Susac Syndrome. Dr. Carrillo-Nunez is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, Psychiatry & Neurology (Sub: Vascular Neurology), and Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology). Dr. Carrillo-Nunez is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health - Irvine

    19210 Jamboree Road, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Simin Torabzadeh is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. Torabzadeh is rated as an Experienced 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 Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Torabzadeh is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health - Irvine

    19210 Jamboree Road, 
    Irvine, CA 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Katherine De Azambuja is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Irvine, California. Dr. De Azambuja is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, and Osteomyelitis in Children. Dr. De Azambuja is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine and American Board Of Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Claudia Kawas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Kawas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 costa 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 costa 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 costa 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 costa 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 costa 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 costa 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 costa 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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