The 20 Best Dementia Doctors Near Me in Lakewood, WA

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 58 doctor with experience in Dementia near Lakewood, WA. Of these, 53 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    Maureen Callaghan
    Experienced in Dementia
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Palliative Medicine

    Franciscan Hospice And Palliative Care

    2901 Bridgeport Way West, 
    University Place, WA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Maureen Callaghan is a Palliative Medicine provider in University Place, Washington. Dr. Callaghan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Essential Blepharospasm, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia. Dr. Callaghan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Dementia
    Rheumatology
    Advanced in Dementia
    Rheumatology

    Office

    11306 Bridgeport Way SW Ste B, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dennis Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in Rheumatologist in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Dementia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Hypertension.

    Michael D. Wingren
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Franciscan Urgent Care - University Place

    University Place, WA 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Wingren is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in University Place, Washington. Dr. Wingren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Sciatica, Peptic Ulcer, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

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    Oanh Nguyen
    Experienced in Dementia
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Neurology | Sleep Medicine

    Franciscan Neurology Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Oanh Nguyen, DO is a board-certified neurologist who focuses on adult general neurology and sleep medicine. Dr. Nguyen fosters open, honest relationships with her patients. She strives to understand the goals of each patient, and to provide the essential tools and information a patient needs to stay fit, healthy and happy.Dr. Nguyen is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, American Academy of Sleep Medicine and American Osteopathic Association.In her off-hours, Dr. Nguyen enjoys spending time with her family, tennis, yoga and cooking. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Migraine, and Memory Loss.

    Katelan H. Longfellow
    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Franciscan Neurology Associates At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 5th Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Katelan Longfellow, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who treats patients ages 18 and older. Dr. Longfellow holds special medical interest in deep brain stimulation (DBS) for essential tremor and Parkinson's disease. She also enjoys the evaluation and management of movement disorders, and has been trained in the use of Botox to treat hemifacial spasm and dystonia.Dr. Longfellow believes that many neurological conditions benefit from a long-term, dynamic partnership between physician and patient. This involves working together to solve problems and engaging patients as full, active participants in pursuit of their best health. Dr. Longfellow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, and Secondary Parkinsonism.

    Anna M. Troncales
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 2nd & 3rd Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Anna Marie Troncales, MD, is a board certified internist with subspecialty training in advanced geriatrics. Dr. Troncales provides compassionate, personalized care to adults, including addressing acute illness, managing chronic conditions, and maintaining health through preventive care and patient education.Dr. Troncales is a member of the American Medical Association, American Geriatric Society and American College of Physicians. Dr. Troncales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Atrial Fibrillation, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Christine N. Macatuno
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic At St. Joseph

    1608 S J Street, 2nd & 3rd Floor, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Filipino
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Christine Macatuno, MD, provides high quality, compassionate care to adults, with special medical interest in geriatrics and experience in treating patients with complex medical conditions.Dr. Macatuno emphasizes preventive care and encourages open communication, cooperation and respect. While she serves as a strong advocate for her patients, she also believes each patient plays a starring role in their own well-being. Dr. Macatuno is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Shahrooz Zandnia
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Spanaway

    144 169th Street S, 
    Spanaway, WA 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Shahrooz Zandnia, MD, is a board-certified internal medicine physician offering patient-centered care for adults, from health maintenance to chronic disease management.Dr. Zandnia emphasizes preventive medicine, empowering his patients to adopt a healthy lifestyle to minimize medication use, avoid disease and its complications, and optimize wellness.Dr. Zandnia is a member of the American Medical Association and American College of Physicians. Dr. Zandnia 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, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Michael Wukelic
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Gig Harbor

    6401 Kimball Drive, Suite 201, 
    Gig Harbor, WA 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Wukelic, MD, is an experienced, board-certified internal medicine physician who offers primary care for adults. Dr. Wukelic assists patients to manage a variety of chronic diseases, and works with other health care providers to provide comprehensive, quality care. He finds joy in helping others and treats his patients as he would treat his family or a close friend.Away from work, Dr. Wukelic enjoys bicycling, hiking, wine tasting, sporting events and spending time with family. Dr. Wukelic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Sepsis, Alcoholic Neuropathy, Transmyocardial Revascularization, and Stent Placement.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Lakewood

    5920 100th St SW Ste 11, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ulrich Birlenbach is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Birlenbach is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Tietz Syndrome, Costochondritis, Diabetic Neuropathy, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Dementia
    Experienced in Dementia

    Mso Washington Inc.

    4901 108th St SW, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Victor Sobolewski is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Sobolewski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Protein Deficiency, Dementia, Malnutrition, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Medical Clinic - Lakewood

    11307 Bridgeport Way SW Ste 200, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Donald Lee is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Lee is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Restless Legs Syndrome, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Insomnia, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    7501 92nd Avenue Ct SW, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Julio Buenaventura is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Buenaventura is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Alzheimer's Disease, and Delirium.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Weidong Xu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Xu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Dementia, and Alcoholic Neuropathy.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Office

    9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW, 
    Lakewood, WA 
     (2.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yajun Liu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lakewood, Washington. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Mcleod Neuroacanthocytosis Syndrome, Encephalitis, and Schizoaffective Disorder.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Family Medicine

    Pacific Medical Dialysis Services

    3020 S Union Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Oksana Nesterenko is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Nesterenko 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 Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Pacific Medical Dialysis Services

    3020 S Union Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Caleb Chu is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Alzheimer's Disease, and Dementia.

    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Seattle VAMC

    9600 Veterans Dr SW, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amir Aref is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Aref is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Decerebrate Posture, Decorticate Posture, Osteomyelitis, and Osteomyelitis in Children.

    Experienced in Dementia
    General Practice
    Experienced in Dementia
    General Practice
    9040 Jackson Ave, 
    Tacoma, WA 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Esther Kim is a primary care provider, practicing in General Practice in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Kim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Neurotoxicity Syndromes, Stroke, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, and Primary Progressive Aphasia.

    Emma R. Burbank
    Advanced in Dementia
    Advanced in Dementia

    Virginia Mason Franciscan Health Medical Pavilion - Federal Way

    33501 1st Way S., 
    Federal Way, WA 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    As a general neurologist, Dr. Burbank manages a broad range of neurological conditions including headaches, memory loss, epilepsy, neuropathy and Parkinson's disease.Outside of work, Dr. Burbank enjoys hiking. Dr. Burbank is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, and Memory Loss.

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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 Lakewood, WA?

    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 Lakewood, WA?

    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 Lakewood, WA?

    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 Lakewood, WA?

    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 Lakewood, WA?

    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 Lakewood, WA?

    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 Lakewood, WA?

    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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