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    MediFind found 47 doctor with experience in Dementia near Des Moines, IA. Of these, 38 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    47 providers found
      Distinguished in Dementia
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Distinguished in Dementia
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      1801 Hickman Road, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Bender is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bender is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Osteoporosis. Dr. Bender is currently accepting new patients.

      Heike Schmolck
      Advanced in Dementia
      Advanced in Dementia

      MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

      1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Heike Schmolck is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Schmolck is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, and Hydrocephalus.

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      Kyle Jorgensen
      Advanced in Dementia
      Advanced in Dementia

      MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

      1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kyle Jorgensen is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jorgensen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Opsoclonus-Myoclonus Syndrome, Seizures, and Memory Loss.

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      Keith Kohout
      Advanced in Dementia
      Advanced in Dementia

      MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

      1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Keith Kohout is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kohout is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Memory Loss.

      Michael Jacoby
      Advanced in Dementia
      Advanced in Dementia

      MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

      1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Jacoby is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Jacoby is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Alzheimer's Disease, Epilepsy, and Drug Induced Dyskinesia.

      John Wright
      Experienced in Dementia
      Neurology
      Experienced in Dementia
      Neurology

      MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

      1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      John Wright is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Excessive Daytime Sleepiness, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

      Mark Puricelli
      Experienced in Dementia
      Experienced in Dementia

      MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

      1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Mark Puricelli is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Puricelli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Memory Loss.

      Christopher White
      Experienced in Dementia
      Experienced in Dementia

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Christopher White is a Geriatrics provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. White is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Legius Syndrome, and Dementia.

      Paul Babikian
      Experienced in Dementia
      Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Neurology | Intensive Care Medicine

      MercyOne Ruan Neurology Care

      1111 6th Avenue, Suite A100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Paul Babikian is a Neurologist and an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Babikian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Memory Loss, and Lafora Disease.

      Eden Murad
      Experienced in Dementia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Family Medicine

      MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center

      1111 6th Avenue, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Eden Murad is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Murad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Lung Metastases, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

      Advanced in Dementia
      Family Medicine
      Advanced in Dementia
      Family Medicine

      Broadlawns Medical Center

      1801 Hickman Rd, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kiel Morris is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Morris is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Morris is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Dementia
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine
      Advanced in Dementia
      Geriatrics | Family Medicine

      Metro Geriatric Services

      4911 Sw 19th St, Fleur Heights Care Center, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (3.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Robert Conner is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Conner is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Conner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Family Medicine
      500 E Locust St Ste 126, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.4 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Katheryn Kuehner is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Kuehner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Hepatocerebral Degeneration. Dr. Kuehner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Family Medicine
      317 6th Ave, Suite 901, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Burmese, Spanish, Vietnamese
      Accepting New Patients

      Ronald Mchose is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Mchose is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Mchose is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Family Medicine

      Primary Health Care Inc

      250 Laurel St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Joel Wells is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Wells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Wells is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Family Medicine

      Primary Health Care Inc

      250 Laurel St, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.6 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Sharon Bertroche is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Bertroche is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension. Dr. Bertroche is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Geriatrics | Hospital Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Geriatrics | Hospital Medicine

      Mercy Clinics Inc

      1111 6th Ave E Tower, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Carol Horner is a Geriatrics specialist and a Hospital Medicine provider in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Horner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Hip Replacement, and Endoscopy. Dr. Horner is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Experienced in Dementia
      1111 6th Ave, East Tower Suite A100, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Steve Adelman is a Neurologist in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Adelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Epilepsy, Seizures, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Adelman is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Family Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Family Medicine

      Iowa Physicians Clinic Medical Foundation

      840 E University Ave, Fm East Des Moines, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (0.9 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Kelli Roenfanz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Roenfanz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young. Dr. Roenfanz is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Dementia
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      Experienced in Dementia
      Geriatrics | Internal Medicine
      1415 Woodland Ave, Suite 140, 
      Des Moines, IA 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joseph Ekstrand is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Des Moines, Iowa. Dr. Ekstrand is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Coronary Heart Disease, Sepsis, Gastrostomy, and Cardiac Ablation.

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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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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 Des Moines, IA?

      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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