The 20 Best Dementia Doctors Near Me in Washington, DC

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The 20 Best Dementia Doctors near Washington, DC

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 274 doctor with experience in Dementia near Washington, DC. Of these, 225 are Experienced, 39 are Advanced and 9 are Distinguished.

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274 providers found
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Distinguished in Dementia

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Geriatrics

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 5000, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Thomas Obisesan is a Geriatrics provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Obisesan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Hypertension, and Idiopathic Edema.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Distinguished in Dementia

    La Clinica Del Pueblo Inc.

    2831 15th St NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Traynor is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Traynor is rated as a Distinguished 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, Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, and Thymectomy.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Distinguished in Dementia

    MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Raymond Turner is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Turner 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.

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    Distinguished in Dementia
    Geriatrics
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Geriatrics

    Providence Health Services Center For Geriatric Medicine

    1160 Varnum St NE Ste 317, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bindu Joseph is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Joseph is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Privia Medical Group LLC

    4910 Massachusetts Ave NW Ste 114, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Grady is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Grady is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Chronic Kidney Disease, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Distinguished in Dementia

    Office

    3440 S Jefferson St, 
    Falls Church, VA 
     (5.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mariatu Koroma is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Falls Church, Virginia. Dr. Koroma is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Delirium, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Hospital Medicine

    Sibley Memorial Hospital

    5255 Loughboro Road Northwest, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David King is a Hospital Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. King is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Pneumonia, and Idiopathic Edema.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia
    5530 Wisconsin Ave, Suite 1202, 
    Chevy Chase, MD 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Terry A. Teplitz is a psychiatrist affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital. He has a private practice in Chevy Chase, Md. Dr. Teplitz has an expertise in geriatric psychiatry and transcranial magnetic stimulation. Dr. Teplitz earned his medical degree from the University of Maryland Medical Center. He completed an internship in internal medicine and a residency in psychiatry at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, followed by a residency in psychiatry at Mount Zion Medical Center of the University of California. Dr. Teplitz has been named a Top MD by Consumers’ Checkbook Magazine. Dr. Teplitz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, Dementia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD).

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia

    Hu Faculty Practice Plan-Geriatrics

    2041 Georgia Ave NW Ste 5000, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Laila Alamgir is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Alamgir is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Hemoglobinopathy, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Palliative Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Palliative Medicine

    Gw Geriatrics & Palliative Care-Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

    Washington, DC 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Tania Alchalabi is a Palliative Medicine provider in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Alchalabi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, and Vascular Dementia.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia

    MedStar Health: Neuroscience At MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

    3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Yasar Torres is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Torres is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Psychiatry
    Advanced in Dementia
    Psychiatry

    Providence Health Services Inc

    1150 Varnum St Ne, 
    Washington, DC 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asim Haracic is a Psychiatrist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Haracic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Dementia, Opioid Use Disorder, and Schizophrenia.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Ulnacs Medical Care PC

    3331 Toledo Ter Ste 108, 
    Hyattsville, MD 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Godswill Okoji is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hyattsville, Maryland. Dr. Okoji is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    100 Connecticut Ave Ste 206, 
    Kensington, MD 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Eskew is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Kensington, Maryland. Dr. Eskew is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Alzheimer's Disease, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).

    Advanced in Dementia
    Emergency Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Emergency Medicine

    Capital Coordinated Medicine LLC

    10335 Kensington Pkwy Ste G, 
    Kensington, MD 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Schiffman is an Emergency Medicine provider in Kensington, Maryland. Dr. Schiffman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), and Vitamin D Deficiency.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    MedStar Health: Primary Care At Lafayette Centre

    1133 21st St NW Bldg 2 Fl 6, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marc Shepard is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Shepard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Asthma, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gout, and High Cholesterol.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Immaculata Supports Inc.

    1629 K St NW Ste 300, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicole Richardson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Necrotizing Enterocolitis, and Pseudomembranous Colitis.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group Of Washington PC

    2021 K St NW Ste 210, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lynda Nwabuobi is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Nwabuobi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Ear Nose & Throat Medical Group Of Washington PC

    2021 K St NW Ste 210, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rhanni Herzfeld is a Neurologist in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Herzfeld is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Seizures, and Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Geriatrics | Family Medicine

    Medical Faculty Associates, Inc

    2150 Pennsylvania Ave Nw, 
    Washington, DC 
     (0.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Fatima Naqvi is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Washington, Washington, D.c.. Dr. Naqvi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Dementia, Anemia, Hypothyroidism, and Gerstmann Syndrome.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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 Washington, DC?

    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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