The 20 Best Dementia Doctors Near Me in Elmhurst, NY

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 1322 doctor with experience in Dementia near Elmhurst, NY. Of these, 1131 are Experienced, 137 are Advanced, 33 are Distinguished and 8 are Elite.

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    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia

    Montefiore At AECOM

    1300 Morris Park Avenue, 
    Bronx, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard B. Lipton, M.D., is the Edwin S. Lowe Professor and Vice Chair of Neurology, Professor of Epidemiology and Population Health and Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Lipton earned his medical degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. After a medical internship at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, he completed his neurology residency and clinical neurophysiology fellowship at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He also completed a fellowship in neuroepidemiology at Columbia University. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Lipton is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Migraine, Headache, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Distinguished in Dementia

    Narinder Kukar Physician P C

    385 Seneca Ave, 
    Ridgewood, NY 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rekha Bhandari is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Ridgewood, New York. Dr. Bhandari is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Dementia, and Gastrostomy.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia

    New York Gynecological & Obstetrical Associates

    145 E 32nd St Fl 2, 
    New York, NY 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Thomas Wisniewski is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Wisniewski is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, and Down Syndrome.

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    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia

    Office

    1051 Riverside Dr Unit 126, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Davangere Devanand is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Devanand is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, and Major Depression.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia

    Office

    710 W 168th St Ste 104, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nikolaos Scarmeas is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Scarmeas is rated as an Elite 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 Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Movement Disorders.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia

    Trustees Of Columbia University In The City Of New York

    622 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Mayeux is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Mayeux is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Developmental Dysphasia Familial, and Memory Loss.

    Elite in Dementia
    Psychiatry
    Elite in Dementia
    Psychiatry

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Huey is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Huey is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Elite in Dementia
    Elite in Dementia

    CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

    710 W 168th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (7.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Honig is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Honig is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Encephalitis. Dr. Honig is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Hospital Medicine
    3429 83rd Street, 
    Jackson, NY 
     (0.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Ajay Jain is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Jackson, New York. Dr. Jain 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 Sepsis, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosciences And Cardiology At Rego Park

    95-25 Queens Boulevard, Suite D, 
    Rego Park, NY 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Bibhuti Mishra is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Rego Park, New York. Dr. Mishra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Cerebellar Ataxia, Supranuclear Ocular Palsy, Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia, and Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical. Dr. Mishra is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology-Neurophysiology.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Neurology | Physician Assistant
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Neurology | Physician Assistant
    3029 38th St, 
    Astoria, NY 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marco Benitez is a Neurologist and a Physician Assistant practicing medicine in Astoria, New York. Mr. Benitez is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Dementia, and Stroke.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Hospital Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Hospital Medicine
    6506 Myrtle Avenue, 
    Glendale, NY 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, Hebrew

    Hoorbod Delshadfar is a primary care provider, practicing in Hospital Medicine in Glendale, New York. Dr. Delshadfar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sepsis, Necrosis, Peptic Ulcer, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Doctors On Call

    3636 33rd St Ste 306, 
    Astoria, NY 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Tariq Waseem is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Astoria, New York. Dr. Waseem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Candida Infection of the Skin, Alzheimer's Disease, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

    Neuroradiology
    Neuroradiology

    New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gayle Salama is a Neuroradiologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Salama 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 Cerebrospinal Fluid Leak, Brain Herniation, Spinal Stenosis, and Hydrocephalus. Dr. Salama is board certified in Diagnostic Radiology and Neuroradiology.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Distinguished in Dementia

    Weill Medical College Of Cornell

    520 E 70th St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gunnar Gouras is a Neurologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Gouras is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Peyman Younesi MD PLLC

    6136 170th St Apt M4, 
    Fresh Meadows, NY 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peyman Younesi is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Younesi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. He is also highly rated in 102 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Necrosis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Gastrostomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Northwell Health Physician Partners At Fresh Meadows

    176-60 Union Turnpike, Suite 350, 
    Fresh Meadows, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Bank is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Fresh Meadows, New York. Dr. Bank is rated as an Experienced 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 Seizures, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Epilepsy, and Memory Loss. Dr. Bank is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology and American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Epilepsy.

    Distinguished in Dementia
    Psychiatry
    Distinguished in Dementia
    Psychiatry

    Office

    157 E 72nd St Ofc H, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elva Naco is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Naco is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Vascular Dementia.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia

    Metro Behavioral Health Services-Psychiatry LLC

    242 E 72nd St, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michele Campione is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Campione is rated as an Advanced 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 Dementia, Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Major Depression.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Geriatrics | Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Geriatrics | Palliative Medicine

    Northwell Health Physician Partners Medicine At East 77th Street

    170 East 77th Street, 
    New York, NY 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin

    Xiaoshuang Yin is a Palliative Medicine specialist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Yin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Vascular Dementia. Dr. Yin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, American Board Of Internal Medicine/Geriatric Medicine, and American Board Of Hospice & Palliative Medicine.

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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 Elmhurst, NY?

    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 Elmhurst, NY?

    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 Elmhurst, NY?

    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 Elmhurst, NY?

    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 Elmhurst, NY?

    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 Elmhurst, NY?

    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 Elmhurst, NY?

    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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