The 20 Best Primary Progressive Aphasia Doctors in The United States

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 an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. 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.

Dr. Maria Luisa Gorno-Tempini is a neurologist at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. Her goal in patient care is to use state-of the-art cognitive and imaging techniques to diagnose and treat neurological disorders. She places a particular emphasis on managing dementia and neurodegenerative disorders. Gorno-Tempini's main research interest is progressive aphasia, impaired ability to speak or understand language. Gorno-Tempini completed her medical degree and specialty training in neurology in Italy, with a focus on behavioral neurology. She worked for three years in the Functional Imaging Laboratory at University College London, where she also earned a doctorate in imaging neuroscience. Dr. Gorno is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Primary Progressive Aphasia, Dementia, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Developmental Reading Disorder. Dr. Gorno is currently accepting new patients.

Dr. William Seeley works at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center. He cares for patients with neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer's disease and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). In 2011, Seeley was named a MacArthur Foundation Fellow for his research on understanding FTD and other neurodegenerative diseases. His research focuses on why dementias target specific nerve cell populations. The goal is to discover what makes brain tissues susceptible or resistant to degeneration and to translate these findings into new treatments. Seeley earned his medical degree at UCSF, where he also completed an internship in internal medicine. He completed a residency in neurology at the Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals in Boston, followed by a fellowship in behavioral neurology at UCSF. Dr. Seeley is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Seeley is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology., Neurology. Dr. Seeley is currently accepting new patients.

Daniel Murman is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Omaha, Nebraska. He has been practicing medicine for over 37 years. Dr. Murman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

Bradford Dickerson is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Dickerson is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frontotemporal Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

Howard Rosen is a Pain Medicine provider practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Rosen is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Corticobasal Degeneration.

Gil Rabinovici is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Francisco, California. Dr. Rabinovici is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

Hugo Botha is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Botha is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Apraxia, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.

Kimiko Domoto is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Domoto is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Frontotemporal Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Dementia, and Corticobasal Degeneration. Dr. Domoto is currently accepting new patients.

Darren Gitelman is a Psychologist practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Gitelman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Memory Loss. Dr. Gitelman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Macchi is originally from northwest Kansas. He graduated from the University of Kansas in Lawrence with a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He earned his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Kansas School of Medicine in Kansas City. Dr. Macchi completed an internal medicine internship, a neurology residency, a behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry fellowship, and a palliative care and aging research fellowship with the University of Colorado Anschutz in Aurora. Dr. Macchi spent six years teaching as an assistant professor at the University of Colorado School of Medicine in Aurora. Dr. Macchi’s clinical interests include neurodegenerative conditions, like Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease, and frontotemporal dementia, with a specific interest in managing neuropsychiatric symptoms from these and other neurologic illnesses. Dr. Macchi's approach to care borrows from those in palliative medicine, addressing issues that extend beyond symptom management, such as quality of life, caregiver/family support, and psychosocial needs.“I will work cooperatively with you to understand how your disease affects your life and develop strategies for mitigating the burdens of disease.”When not working, Dr. Macchi enjoys downhill skiing, attending live music events, backpacking, and trail running. Dr. Macchi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Movement Disorders, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Parkinson's Disease. Dr. Macchi is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology. Dr. Macchi is currently accepting new patients.

Christopher Fahey is a Sleep Medicine provider practicing medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Fahey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Headache, Seizures, Memory Loss, and Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features. Dr. Fahey is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.

Scott Mcginnis is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Mcginnis is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mcginnis is board certified in Behavioral & Cognitive.

Chad J. Yucus, MD, a neurologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in the diagnosis and management of memory disorders, dementia and epilepsy. He provides care for patients experiencing cognitive decline due to conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, vascular dementia and mild cognitive impairment. Dr. Yucus offers compassionate, evidence-based guidance for individuals and families navigating complex neurological conditions. Dr. Yucus is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Progressive Aphasia, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Frontotemporal Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease. Dr. Yucus is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology and United Council For Neurologic Subspecialties.

Jagan Pillai is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Pillai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia. Dr. Pillai is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology, 2012.

Nancy Isenberg is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Seattle, Washington. Dr. Isenberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. She is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia. Dr. Isenberg is currently accepting new patients.

Luca Giliberto is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Great Neck, New York. Dr. Giliberto is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Memory Loss, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Giliberto is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry/Neurology-Neurology.

. Dr. Lamichhane is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 64 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Secondary Parkinsonism, and Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia. Dr. Lamichhane is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

Jonathan Kerrick is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Gainesville, Georgia. He has been practicing medicine for over 25 years. Dr. Kerrick is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Seizures, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Migraine, and Memory Loss. Dr. Kerrick is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology, Neurology - 2011. Dr. Kerrick is currently accepting new patients.

. Dr. Eaton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frontotemporal Dementia, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Stiff Person Syndrome, and Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID). Dr. Eaton is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry & Neurology.