The 20 Best Dementia Doctors Near Me in Columbia, MD

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 190 doctor with experience in Dementia near Columbia, MD. Of these, 135 are Experienced, 40 are Advanced, 13 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Advanced in Dementia
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Hospital Medicine

    Shakunmala Gupta

    9650 Santiago Road, Suite 6, Suite 6, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Shakunmala Gupta is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Gupta 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 Dementia, Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, and Anemia. Dr. Gupta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Personal Physician Care LLC

    6334 Cedar Ln Ste 103, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Lazris is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Lazris is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Familial Hypertension, Dementia, and Muscle Atrophy.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Tamil
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramesh Sabapathi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Sabapathi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers. Dr. Sabapathi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

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    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Neurology Consultants - Columbia

    10805 Hickory Ridge Road, Suite 201, Suite 201, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Merrill Ansher is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Ansher is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Delirium, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. Dr. Ansher is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Elite in Dementia
    General Practice
    Elite in Dementia
    General Practice

    National Institute On Aging Irp/Lci

    3001 S Hanover St Fl 5, 
    Brooklyn, MD 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luigi Ferrucci is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Brooklyn, Maryland. Dr. Ferrucci is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peripheral Artery Disease, Dementia, Atherosclerosis, Alzheimer's Disease, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Elite in Dementia
    Psychiatry
    Elite in Dementia
    Psychiatry

    Office

    701 W Pratt St Rm 474, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julie Fields is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Fields is rated as an Elite 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 Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Menopause, Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Palliative Medicine

    Accentcare Hospice & Palliative Care Of Maryland

    5457 Twin Knolls Rd Ste 100, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Alfano is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Alfano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Office

    8205 Snowden River Pkwy, 
    Columbia,, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Maria Rene is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia,, Maryland. Dr. Rene is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vitamin D Deficiency, Obesity, Dementia, and Obesity in Children.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Distinguished in Dementia

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    601 North Caroline Street, Floor 5, Floor 5, 
    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Argye Hillis is a professor of Neurology, with joint faculty appointments in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in Cognitive Science. She is also the Sheikh Khalifa Stroke Institute Professor of Acute Stroke Diagnoses and Management. Prior to medical training and neurology residency, Dr. Hillis worked as a speech-language pathologist, and conducted clinical research focusing on understanding and treating aphasia and hemispatial neglect. She has brought these areas of experience to impact on her clinical research in neurology, which involves cognitive and neuroimaging studies of aphasia and hemispatial neglect due to acute stroke and focal dementias. She has published extensively on these topics in journals and textbooks. Dr. Hillis is Associate Editor of Stroke and has served as Associate editor of Brain, Annals of Neurology, Aphasiology, American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology, Neurocase, Cognitive Neuropsychology, and Language and Cognitive Processes and served as co-Editor and Chief of Behavioral Neurology. Dr. Hillis serves as the Executive Vice Chair of the Department of Neurology and the Director of the Cerebrovascular Division of Neurology at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Hillis is rated as a Distinguished 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 Primary Progressive Aphasia, Stroke, Frontotemporal Dementia, Thrombectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Hillis is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Maryland Star Choice

    5999 Harpers Farm Rd Ste W230, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kinan Knaish is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Knaish 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 End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Muscle Atrophy, Dementia, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Symphony Medical Associates PA

    5999 Harpers Farm Rd Ste W230, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shoaib Hashmi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Hashmi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Anemia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Patricia M. Sullivan MD LLC

    10796 Hickory Ridge Rd, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mateen Awan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Awan is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Njideka Udochi

    Columbia, MD 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Igbo, Twi
    Offers Telehealth

    Njideka Udochi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Udochi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Grass Allergy, Food Allergy, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Vitamin B12 Deficiency. Dr. Udochi is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Psychiatry | Nurse Practitioner
    Advanced in Dementia
    Psychiatry | Nurse Practitioner

    Della Behavioral Health Services

    7067 Columbia Gateway Dr, Suite 180, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Emil Fiasorgbor is a Psychiatrist and a Nurse Practitioner practicing medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Mr. Fiasorgbor is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Dementia, and Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD). Mr. Fiasorgbor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Marcelino D. Albuerne M.D. P.A.

    516 N Rolling Rd Ste 106, 
    Catonsville, MD 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcelino Albuerne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Catonsville, Maryland. Dr. Albuerne 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 Glycine Encephalopathy, Anemia, Familial Hypertension, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Distinguished in Dementia

    Johns Hopkins Outpatient Center

    Baltimore, MD 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German

    Dr. Scholz is a neurologist and geneticist specializing in neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson's disease, atypical parkinsonism and dementia syndromes. She received her medical degree from the Medical University Innsbruck, Austria. Following graduation, she was a postdoctoral fellow at the National Institutes of Health under the supervision of Drs. Andrew Singleton and John Hardy. She obtained a Ph.D. in neurogenomics from the University College London, UK in 2010. She then moved to Baltimore to complete her neurology residency training at Johns Hopkins. In 2015 Dr. Scholz received the McFarland Transition to Independence Award for Neurologist-Scientists. She is Lasker Clinical Research Scholar at the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke focusing on genetic causes of neurodegenerative syndromes, and an adjunct faculty member at Johns Hopkins' department of neurology. Dr. Scholz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Multiple System Atrophy, Movement Disorders, and Parkinson's Disease.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Kevin Carlson MD PA

    10700 Charter Drive, Charter Professional Building, Suite 200, Charter Professional Building, Suite 200, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Carlson is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Carlson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Toxic Nodular Goiter, Folate Deficiency, Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency, and Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia. Dr. Carlson is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    TLC Whitten Laser Eye Associates LLC

    5999 Harpers Farm Rd Ste W230, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arman Janloo is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Janloo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His clinical expertise encompasses Muscle Atrophy, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Huntington Disease, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Symphony Medical Associates PA

    5999 Harpers Farm Rd Ste W230, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sadaquat Liaqat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Liaqat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His clinical expertise encompasses Lipogranulomatosis, Lipoid Proteinosis, Cholera, and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Johns Hopkins Howard County Medical Center

    5755 Cedar Ln, 
    Columbia, MD 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mythily Vancha is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Columbia, Maryland. Dr. Vancha 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 Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Sepsis, Lymphangitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    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 Columbia, MD?

    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 Columbia, MD?

    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 Columbia, MD?

    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 Columbia, MD?

    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 Columbia, MD?

    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 Columbia, MD?

    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 Columbia, MD?

    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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