The 20 Best Frontotemporal Dementia Doctors Near Me in Massachusetts, US

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The 20 Best Frontotemporal Dementia Doctors in Massachusetts, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 130 doctor with experience in Frontotemporal Dementia near Massachusetts, US. Of these, 117 are Experienced, 8 are Advanced, 3 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Elite in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Elite in Frontotemporal Dementia

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bradford Dickerson is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dickerson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Frontotemporal Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Scott M. Mcginnis
    Distinguished in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Distinguished in Frontotemporal Dementia

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Mcginnis is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcginnis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Distinguished in Frontotemporal Dementia

    Brigham And Women's Hospital

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Erkkinen is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Erkkinen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Vascular Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Primary Progressive Aphasia.

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    Distinguished in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Distinguished in Frontotemporal Dementia

    Massachusetts General Hospital

    55 Fruit St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Caplan is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Caplan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Dysgraphia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Gastrostomy.

    Gad A. Marshall
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gad Marshall is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Marshall is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Agnosia, Dementia, and Developmental Dysphasia Familial.

    William J. Mullally
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia

    Brigham And Womens Physicians Organization Inc

    75 Francis St, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mullally is the Associate Chief of Clinical Neurology at the Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. He completed his internal medicine residency at Rutgers Affiliated Hospitals and his neurology residency at the University of Miami and the Harvard Longwood Neurology Training Program at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Dr. Mullally was a chief medical resident at Rutgers and chief resident in neurology at Harvard. After completing his neurology residency in 1982, Dr. Mullally opened a comprehensive headache clinic in New Jersey. In 1989, he began working at Harvard Community Health Plan (now Harvard Vanguard Medical Associates) and started the headache program which he directed until he moved to work full time at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital in May of 2013. Dr. Mullally is also Director of Sports Neurology at the MGH/BWH Foxborough facility, and sees general neurology patients at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital. He has been a member of the American Headache Society since 1982, and is board certified in internal medicine, neurology and headache medicine. Dr. Mullally is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Migraine, Headache, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Familial Dysautonomia.

    Chun Lim
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Neurology

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Kirstein 253, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chun Lim is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Lim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Memory Loss, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Rani Sarkis
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Neurology

    Brigham And Women's At South Shore Health

    55 Fogg Road, Emerson 150 South, 
    Weymouth, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rani Sarkis MD, MSc. graduated from a combined MD/MSc. program from the American University of Beirut. He then completed neurology residency at the Cleveland Clinic, a 2-year fellowship in clinical neurophysiology/epilepsy at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and a fellowship in behavioral neurology/neuropsychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital. He evaluates patients at Brigham and Women’s and South Shore Hospital and is also director of neurophysiology education for neurology residents at BWH. His areas of expertise and research interests include epilepsy in the elderly, seizures in dementia, memory and concentration difficulties in patients with epilepsy, cognitive complications after epilepsy surgery, and autoimmune epilepsy.He has received funding from the NIH and the American Epilepsy Society Junior Investigator Award to study late onset unexplained epilepsy. Dr. Sarkis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Memory Loss, and Deep Brain Stimulation.

    Michael C. Fahey
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Pediatric Cardiology | Pediatrics

    UMass Memorial Children's Medical Center

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Michael Fahey is a Pediatrics specialist and a Pediatric Cardiologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Fahey has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Niemann-Pick Disease, Lissencephaly 2, Agyria Pachygyria Polymicrogyria, Cerebral Hypoxia, and Rhizotomy.

    Reisa A. Sperling
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reisa Sperling is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Sperling is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Memory Loss, Primary Amyloidosis, and Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT).

    Hsueh-sheng Chiang
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Offers Telehealth

    Hsueh-sheng Chiang is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Chiang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Cerebellar Degeneration, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Anju Nohria
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Cardiology
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Cardiology

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center

    70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Anju Nohria is the Director of the Cardio-Oncology Program at Dana-Farber Brigham Cancer Center and a cardiovascular medicine specialist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). In addition, she is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School (HMS).Dr. Nohria received her medical degree from HMS. She completed an internal medicine residency and was a chief resident at Yale-New Haven Hospital. She then completed both a cardiovascular medicine fellowship and a heart failure and transplantation fellowship at BWH. She is board certified in cardiovascular disease and heart failure and transplantation.Dr. Nohria’s clinical interests include cardio-oncology and heart failure and transplantation. The author of over 100 peer-reviewed publications, she currently researches how to evaluate, prevent and treat cardiovascular complications that can arise as a consequence of cancer therapy. Dr. Nohria is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Myocarditis, Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.

    Gerard P. Aurigemma
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gerard Aurigemma is a Cardiologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Aurigemma has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Cardiomyopathy, Heart Attack, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Daniel Z. Press
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia

    BIDMC Department Of Neurology

    330 Brookline Avenue, Kirstein 253, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Press is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Press is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, and Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID).

    Theo E. Meyer
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Cardiology | Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology

    UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus

    55 Lake Avenue North, 
    Worcester, MA 
    Experience:
    50+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Dutch

    Theo Meyer is a Cardiologist and an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Worcester, Massachusetts. Dr. Meyer has been practicing medicine for over 50 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathy, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Cardiac Ablation, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Patrick T. O'gara
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center

    70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Patrick T. O'Gara, MD, is the Director of Strategic Planning for the Cardiovascular Division at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, the Watkins Family Distinguished Chair in Cardiology and Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. His clinical activities are focused on patients with valvular heart disease, other structural heart diseases and aortic diseases, although he also maintains a large practice of general cardiology. Since 2001, he has been named annually among the Top Doctors in Boston and the U.S.O'Gara served as President of the American College of Cardiology (ACC) in 2014-15. Additional ACC leadership positions include his roles as Co-Chair of the ACC 2012 Scientific Session program committee, co-directorship of the ACC Board Review Course for Certification and Recertification, and Editor-in-Chief of the ACC Self-Assessment Program (ACCSAP). He served as Chair of the American Heart Association's (AHA's) Council on Clinical Cardiology from 2003-2005 and as the inaugural Editor of Heart Insight magazine from 2006 to 2011. In 2011, he received the Paul Dudley White Award from the Boston Division of the AHA Founder's Affiliate and has also been recognized with the Laennec Master Clinician Award (2011) and the Laennec Clinician Educator Award (2012). O'Gara was Chair of the writing committee for the 2013 ACC/AHA Guideline for the Management of Patients with ST-Elevation MI and has participated in several other guideline, expert consensus, scientific advisory and appropriate use criteria writing groups.He is currently the Vice-Chair for the AHA/ACC Task Force on Clinical Practice Guidelines. He is also the Steering Committee Co-Chair of the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute's Cardiothoracic Surgery Network, which has completed 3 groundbreaking, randomized controlled trials in cardiac surgery. O’Gara serves as Associate Editor for JAMA Cardiology and is a member of the Editorial Boards of the Journal of the American College of Cardiology and Circulation. He has lectured widely and authored or co-authored over 250 original manuscripts, chapters, critical reviews, statements and editorials. Dr. O'gara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Bicuspid Aortic Valve, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Hyun-sik Yang
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Neurosciences Center

    60 Fenwood Road, 1st Floor Hale Building For Transformative Medicine, 
    Boston, MA 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hyun-sik Yang is a Neurologist in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Yang has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Pinak B. Shah
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia

    Brigham And Women's Hospital, Heart And Vascular Center

    70 Francis Street, Carl J. And Ruth Shapiro Cardiovascular Center, 
    Boston, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Pinak Bipin Shah is director of the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH). A cardiovascular medicine specialist, he is also an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School.He received his medical degree from Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. He completed an internal medicine residency at BWH and served as chief medical resident. He then completed fellowships in cardiovascular disease, interventional cardiology and cardiovascular clinical biometrics at BWH. He is board certified in cardiovascular disease and interventional cardiology.Dr. Shah’s clinical interests include catheterization based techniques for the treatment of complex valvular and structural heart disease as well as complex coronary intervention. Dr. Shah’s practice focuses on trans-catheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), mitral valve interventions, PFO/ASD closure, alcohol septal ablation for hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and high-risk percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) cases. Dr. Shah has received research funding from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. He has also been listed one of America’s Top Doctors by Castle Connolly. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Mitral Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).

    Laurie M. Gordon
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Needham

    148 Chestnut Street, 
    Needham, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laurie Gordon is a Neurologist in Needham, Massachusetts. Dr. Gordon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Headache, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Eugene B. Valsky
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Frontotemporal Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Plymouth

    275 Sandwich Street, 
    Plymouth, MA 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish

    Eugene Valsky is an Internal Medicine provider in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Dr. Valsky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Frontotemporal Dementia. His top areas of expertise are Coronary Heart Disease, Angina, Atrial Fibrillation, and Atherosclerosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Frontotemporal Dementia?

    Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) is a rare form of dementia that is similar to Alzheimer disease, except that it tends to affect only certain areas of the brain.

    Dementia may also be referred to as major neurocognitive disorder.

    When should I see a Frontotemporal Dementia doctor in Massachusetts, 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 Frontotemporal Dementia doctor in Massachusetts, 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 Frontotemporal Dementia doctors in Massachusetts, 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 Frontotemporal Dementia doctors in Massachusetts, 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 Frontotemporal Dementia doctor in Massachusetts, 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 Frontotemporal Dementia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Frontotemporal 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 Frontotemporal Dementia doctor in Massachusetts, 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 Frontotemporal 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 Frontotemporal 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 Frontotemporal Dementia doctors in Massachusetts, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Frontotemporal 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 Frontotemporal Dementia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Frontotemporal 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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