The 20 Best Dementia Doctors Near Me in orange, CA

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 329 doctor with experience in Dementia near orange, CA. Of these, 291 are Experienced, 29 are Advanced, 6 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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329 providers found
    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9500 Gilman Dr Dept 949, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (5.0 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.

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

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 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 
     (2.2 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).

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    Distinguished in Dementia
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Neuropsychiatric Center

    3800 West Chapman Avenue, Suite 500, 
    Orange, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Sultzer is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Sultzer is rated as a Distinguished 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 Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Vascular Dementia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Sultzer is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Geriatric Psychiatry and American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Psychiatry.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 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).

    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Optum - Chapman

    845 E Chapman Ave, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ana Fajardo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Fajardo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, Purpura, and Cirrhosis. Dr. Fajardo is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Fajardo is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Hitt is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Hitt 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 Frontotemporal Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Hitt is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology.

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

    UCI Health SeniorHealth Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 25B, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Steven Tam is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Tam is rated as an Advanced 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 Memory Loss, Chronic Cough, Dementia, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Tam is board certified in American Board Of Preventive Medicine - Clinical Informatics, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine.

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

    UCI Health SeniorHealth Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 25B, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Gibbs is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Gibbs is rated as an Advanced 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 Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), COVID-19, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gibbs is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine, American Board Of Geriatric Medicine, and American Board Of Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Optum - Orange

    2540 N Santiago Blvd, 
    Orange, CA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Karen Lau is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Lau is rated as an Experienced 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 Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Subacute Combined Degeneration. Dr. Lau is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Lau is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Dementia
    Psychiatry
    Referral may be required
    302 West La Veta Avenue, Suite 202, 
    Orange, CA 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gustavo Alva is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Alva 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 Major Depression, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Dr. Alva is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine

    101 The City Dr S Bldg 53, 
    Orange, CA 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Szofia Bullain is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Bullain is rated as an Advanced 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 Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Memory Loss.

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

    Uci University Physicians And Su

    101 The City Dr S, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Sonia Sehgal is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Sehgal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Clear Cell Sarcoma, WT1-Related Wilms Tumor Syndromes, Osteoarthritis, and Cerebral Palsy. Dr. Sehgal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Physician Assistant
    Experienced in Dementia
    Physician Assistant
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of Uci Primary

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

    Valerie George is a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Orange, California. George, PA is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF) and Dementia. George, PA is board certified in National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants - Physician Assistant.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 30, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Vietnamese
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaby Thai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Thai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Memory Loss, and Headache. Dr. Thai is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology.

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

    UCI Health SeniorHealth Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 25B, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katayoun Khalighi is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Khalighi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Vertigo. Dr. Khalighi is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine and American Board Of Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Khalighi is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia
    Referral may be required

    UC Irvine Medical Center

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

    Ravi Rajmohan is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Rajmohan 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 Cerebellar Degeneration, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia. Dr. Rajmohan is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology.

    Family Medicine | Geriatrics
    Family Medicine | Geriatrics

    UCI Health SeniorHealth Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 25B, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Renee Pace is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine and Geriatrics in Orange, California. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years. Dr. Pace 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 Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Diabetic Nephropathy, and Infant Hyperglycemia. Dr. Pace is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine and American Board Of Family Medicine - Geriatric Medicine. Dr. Pace is currently accepting new patients.

    Hospital Medicine | Geriatrics
    Hospital Medicine | Geriatrics
    Referral may be required

    UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Digestive Disease Center

    101 The City Drive South, Building 22C, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Butteri is a Hospital Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Butteri is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Orthostatic Hypotension, Febrile Neutropenia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Southern California Hospitalist Network Medical Group Inc

    625 The City Dr S, Suite 320, 
    Orange, CA 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sophia Kangarlu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orange, California. Dr. Kangarlu is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 70 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Apoplexy, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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 orange, 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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