The 20 Best Dementia Doctors Near Me in Louisiana, US

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The 20 Best Dementia Doctors in Louisiana, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 497 doctor with experience in Dementia near Louisiana, US. Of these, 450 are Experienced, 45 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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497 providers found
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics

    Jefferson Psychiatric Associates LLC

    3901 Houma Blvd, Suite 401, 
    Metairie, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Sidney Smith is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider in Metairie, Louisiana. Dr. Smith is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Major Depression, Schizophrenia, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Distinguished in Dementia
    2829 4th Avenue, 
    Lake Charles, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Said Cantu is a Psychiatrist in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Dr. Cantu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Dementia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Schizoaffective Disorder. Dr. Cantu is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia

    Ochsner Specialty Health Center - Raceland

    141 Twin Oaks Drive, 
    Raceland, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jamie Huddleston is a Neurologist in Raceland, Louisiana. Dr. Huddleston is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Headache, Migraine, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). Dr. Huddleston is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia

    Excelth Inc

    730 Colonial Drive, Suite E, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carol Murphy is a Psychiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Murphy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Major Depression, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Murphy is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    136 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Virginia Kellner is a Neurologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Kellner has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Essential Tremor, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Dr. Kellner is currently accepting new patients.

    William Slusher
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Jackson Parish Hospital

    107 Watts St, 
    Jonesboro, LA 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Slusher is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Jonesboro, Louisiana. Dr. Slusher has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Anemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Hypertension, and Familial Hypertension.

    Peimin Zhu
    Experienced in Dementia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dementia
    Neurology

    Trinity Clinic

    1449 E. Bert Kouns Industrial Loop, Suite 101, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peimin Zhu is a Neurologist in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Zhu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Memory Loss, Landau-Kleffner Syndrome, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, and Gastrostomy.

    Sheila Mariano
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Jackson Parish Hospital

    121 Watts St, 
    Jonesboro, LA 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sheila Mariano is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Jonesboro, Louisiana. Dr. Mariano has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Baton Rouge Clinic A Medical Corp.

    7373 Perkins Rd, 
    Baton Rouge, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Pedro Oliveira is a Neurologist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Dr. Oliveira is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Peripheral Neuropathy, Memory Loss, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    136 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Hargrave is a Neurologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Hargrave is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Essential Tremor, and Myasthenia Gravis. Dr. Hargrave is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Huan Le is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Liver Embolization, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Hwy 7th Floor, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Dr. Robin Davis, a native of South Louisiana, earned her medical degree from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in Shreveport in 2011 after receiving her B.S. in Neuroscience cum laude from Washington and Lee University in 2007. Dr. Davis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Headache.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Ochsner Lafayette General Neuroscience Center

    155 Hospital Dr, 
    Lafayette, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Foreman is a Neurologist in Lafayette, Louisiana. Dr. Foreman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Seizures, Essential Tremor, and Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy. Dr. Foreman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Psychiatry | Holistic Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Psychiatry | Holistic Medicine

    Excelth Inc

    4422 General Meyer Avenue, Suite 103, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Hoa Le is a Psychiatrist and a Holistic Medicine provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Mr. Le is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), Schizoaffective Disorder, and Schizophrenia. Mr. Le is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Willis Knighton Tri-State Medical Clinic

    2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 410, 
    Shreveport, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Anthony Stuart is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Stuart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Liver Embolization. Dr. Stuart is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    St. Tammany Parish Hospital

    1202 S Tyler St., 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Zachary-ross Goodwin is a Neurologist in Covington, Louisiana. Dr. Goodwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Transient Global Amnesia, Stroke, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Seizures.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Ochsner Health Center - Covington

    1000 Ochsner Blvd, 
    Covington, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Amy Jones was born and raised in Gulfport, Mississippi. Dr. Jones earned her medical degree from the University of Mississippi in Jackson, Mississippi. Following graduation, she completed an internal medicine internship and neurology residency at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. She then completed a clinical neurophysiology fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, with an emphasis on epilepsy/EEG. Dr. Jones is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Reeves Memorial Medical Center

    100 Medical Park Drive, 
    Bernice, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Thompson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bernice, Louisiana. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Cough, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dementia
    Neurology

    Ochsner Medical Center - New Orleans

    1514 Jefferson Highway, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    James Rini is a Neurologist in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Rini is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Hepatocerebral Degeneration. Dr. Rini is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Geriatrics
    Experienced in Dementia
    Geriatrics

    Ochsner Health Center - Baptist Napoleon Medical Plaza

    2820 Napoleon Ave, 
    New Orleans, LA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    David Liu is a Geriatrics provider in New Orleans, Louisiana. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Orthostatic Hypotension. Dr. Liu is currently accepting new patients.

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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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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 in Louisiana, US?

    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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