The 20 Best Dementia Doctors Near Me in Rio Rancho, NM

Find the Top Dementia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

Save doctors for later
Sign Up
Not sure about your diagnosis?
Check Your Symptoms
Already have a doctor?
Find A Second Opinion

MediFind found 71 doctor with experience in Dementia near Rio Rancho, NM. Of these, 64 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

Location
LocationClose
71 providers found
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Optum Rio Rancho

    1721 Rio Rancho Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Denise Aamodt is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Aamodt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Aamodt is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dementia
    Neurology

    Office

    4100 High Resort Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Weiwei Dai is a Neurologist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Dai has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Mal De Debarquement Syndrome, Memory Loss, and Essential Tremor.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Prebyterian Healthcare Services

    4005 High Resort Blvd SE, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Hightower is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Hightower is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Peripheral Artery Disease, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Learn about our expert tiers
    Experienced in Dementia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Dementia
    Neurology

    Urology In Rio Rancho At Rust Medical Center

    2400 Unser Blvd SE Ste 19100, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karuna Shah is a Neurologist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Anesthesiology
    Experienced in Dementia
    Anesthesiology

    Southwest Medical Associates Inc.

    4420 Irving Blvd NW, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Karam Bhalla is a primary care provider, practicing in Anesthesiologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Bacterial Gastroenteritis, Tension Headache, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Ricardo Ortega MD LLC

    5519 Rabadi Castle Ave NW, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ricardo Ortega is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Ortega is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebral Hypoxia, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Low Blood Pressure.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Office

    6100 Pan American East Fwy NE Ste 340, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (7.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alfred Van Baak is a Neurologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Van Baak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia

    Nevaeh Hospice Inc

    8208 Louisiana Blvd NE Ste C, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Henry Middleton is a Geriatrics provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Middleton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Four Humours Healthcare LLC

    4304 Carlisle Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Noya is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Noya is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome, Stroke, Gastrostomy, and Hip Replacement.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia

    Office

    3188 Southern Blvd SE Ste B1, 
    Rio Rancho, NM 
     (7.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robben Gingery is a Psychiatrist in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. Dr. Gingery is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Schizophrenia, and Bipolar Disorder (BPD).

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia

    Office

    1101 Yale Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Janice Knoefel is a Neurologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Knoefel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Advanced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Cura Healthcare, LLC

    8226 Menaul Blvd NE PMB 610, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (9.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Lisa Stolarczyk is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Stolarczyk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children (MIS-C), COVID-19, Muscle Atrophy, and Dementia. Dr. Stolarczyk is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Neurology
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Neurology

    University Of New Mexico Hospitals

    2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Adair is a Neurologist in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Adair is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Nevaeh Hospice Inc

    8208 Louisiana Blvd NE Ste C, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eric Metzler is a Family Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Metzler is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Dementia, Alcoholic Neuropathy, Malnutrition, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Nevaeh Hospice Inc

    8208 Louisiana Blvd NE Ste C, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ronald Sautter is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Sautter is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 6, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 12, Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 14, and Cataract Ataxia Deafness.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Palliative Medicine

    New Mexico Cancer Center

    4901 Lang Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Francesco Standoli is a Palliative Medicine provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Standoli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Dehydration, Dementia, and Vascular Dementia. Dr. Standoli is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    New Mexico Cancer Center

    4901 Lang Ave NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gilberto Heredia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Heredia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Apparent Mineralocorticoid Excess, Familial Hyperaldosteronism, and Hyperaldosteronism. Dr. Heredia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Optum Journal Center

    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Garcia is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Garcia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), High Cholesterol, Hypothyroidism, and Hypertension. Dr. Garcia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Optum Journal Center

    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James Russo is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Russo is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Purpura, Autoerythrocyte Sensitivity, Gardner-Diamond Syndrome, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Russo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Lovelace Health Systems Inc

    5150 Journal Center Blvd NE, 
    Albuquerque, NM 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lorene Montgomery is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Montgomery is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hypothyroidism, Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), and High Cholesterol.

    Showing 1-20 of 71

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 Rio Rancho, NM?

    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 

    Read more about our Content Policy