The 20 Best Primary Progressive Aphasia Doctors Near Me in Dallas, TX

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The 20 Best Primary Progressive Aphasia Doctors near Dallas, TX

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 19 doctor with experience in Primary Progressive Aphasia near Dallas, TX. Of these, 12 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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    Claudia R. Padilla
    Distinguished in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Distinguished in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    Baylor Scott & White Cognitive And Behavioral Neurology Associates

    9101 N Central Expy, Ste 230, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    "Dr. Padilla is a board certified behavioral neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of progressive cognitive and behavioral impairments. She is dedicated to providing patients with compassionate and quality care in Texas. Dr. Padilla's clinical interests include the diagnosis and treatment of frontotemporal dementia, progressive aphasia (language impairment), and early-onset or atypical Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Padilla received her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital in Miami, Florida. She completed a two-year fellowship in behavioral neurology and neuropsychiatry under the mentorship of Mario Mendez, an internationally recognized behavioral neurologist at the University of California, Los Angeles. Dr. Padilla is on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center at Dallas. She recently also authored a chapter on Delirium in Bradley's Neurology in Clinical Practice, 7th edition. This three volume text is the most prestigious reference in all of Neurology. Dr. Robert Daroff, one of the lead editors, is the most highly respected Neurologist nationally. Credits: Padilla CR, Mendez MF. Neuropsychiatric features across Neurodegenerative Diseases. Neurodegenerative Diseases: Unifying Principles. Oxford University Press, 2017. Read Dr. Padilla's article, ""6 of the best ways to improve your memory and brain health."" Read Dr. Padilla's article, ""Understanding frontotemporal dementia: What it is, symptoms and tips for caregivers."" Watch Dr. Claudia Padilla talk with WFAA about the new Alzheimer's drug infusion treatment Lecanemab. Read Dr. Padilla's article, ""The future of Alzheimer’s care: New treatments bringing new hope.""". Dr. Padilla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. Her top areas of expertise are Primary Progressive Aphasia, Alzheimer's Disease, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

    Advanced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Advanced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    1717 Main St., Suite 5850, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    37+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stuart Leder is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Leder has been practicing medicine for over 37 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. His top areas of expertise are Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, Apraxia, and Trigeminal Neuralgia.

    Manik N. Aggarwal
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Internal Medicine

    North Texas Preferred Health Partners

    3417 Gaston Ave, Ste 700, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Manik Aggarwal, MD, is board-certified in internal medicine, and he is on the medical staff at Baylor University Medical Center. His prior training in medical anthropology and public health has set the framework for his practice with an emphasis on patient education, communication and empowerment. He believes that the cornerstones of excellent primary care are aptitude and availability. His interests focus on health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease management and medical education. Before joining this concierge medicine model, he practiced for over four years in a traditional primary care setting. Dr Aggarwal is married and has two young kids. He enjoys traveling and loves the joys (and heartbreak!) of Dallas Cowboys football. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Frontotemporal Dementia, and Endoscopy.

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    Advanced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Advanced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brendan Kelley is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kelley is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. His top areas of expertise are Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Advanced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Neurology

    UT Southwestern Medical Center

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alka Khera is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Khera is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, Alzheimer's Disease, and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).

    Advanced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Advanced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Trung Nguyen is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Nguyen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Dementia.

    Advanced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Advanced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Alexander Frolov is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Frolov is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Memory Loss, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

    Advanced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Neurology
    Advanced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Neurology

    Office

    5303 Harry Hines Blvd Fl 4, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Hart is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Hart is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. His top areas of expertise are Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Cerebellar Degeneration, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Neurology

    Access Telecare PLLC

    1717 Main St Ste 5850, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lei Wang is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Seizures, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Memory Loss, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Barbara Stopschinski is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Stopschinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. Her top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Essential Tremor, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Thalamotomy.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Susan Iannaccone is a Pediatrics provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Iannaccone is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. Her top areas of expertise are Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 2, Thymectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Palliative Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Palliative Medicine

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jenny Riecke is a Palliative Medicine provider in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Riecke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. Her top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    University Of Texas Southwestern Medical Center

    5323 Harry Hines Blvd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (3.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Williams is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Williams is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Dementia, Memory Loss, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    James M. Carroll
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Internal Medicine

    Texas Health Physicians Group

    8210 Walnut Hill Ln, Suite 718, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    James Carroll is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Vitamin B12 Deficiency Anemia, Folate Deficiency, and Multiple Carboxylase Deficiency.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    Vantxhcs

    4500 S Lancaster Rd, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (5.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ellen Marder is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Marder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Memory Loss, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, and Primary Progressive Aphasia.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Internal Medicine

    Medical Specialists Associated - Dallas

    5461 La Sierra Dr, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lyle Kaliser is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Kaliser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. His top areas of expertise are Sitosterolemia, Bronchitis, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia

    Neurology Consultants Of Dallas

    8390 LBJ Fwy, Ste 1000, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Alejandro Magadan is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Magadan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Memory Loss, Dysarthria, Alien Hand Syndrome, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Neurology

    Health Psychology Center

    8390 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Fonda Chan is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Chan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. Her top areas of expertise are Benign Rolandic Epilepsy, Memory Loss, Seizures, and Tension Headache.

    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Neurology
    Experienced in Primary Progressive Aphasia
    Neurology

    Neurology Consultants Of Dallas - Allscripts

    8390 Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway, Suite 1000, 
    Dallas, TX 
     (10.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Duc Tran is a Neurologist in Dallas, Texas. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Primary Progressive Aphasia. His top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Stroke, Dementia, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Primary Progressive Aphasia?

    Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) affects a person's ability to use language to communicate. This includes loss of ability to understand or express speech (aphasia). PPA is a specific type of a more general disease called frontotemporal dementia. PPA can be classified into three distinct types: progressive non-fluent aphasia (PNFA), semantic dementia (SD), and logopenic progressive aphasia (LPA). PPA is caused by a loss of tissue (atrophy) in the area of the brain that is responsible for producing language. In some cases, this loss of tissue is caused by genetic changes (genetic changes or pathogenic variants) in the GRN gene. In these cases, the disease is inherited in an autosomal dominant manner. Diagnosis of PPA is suspected when a doctor observes signs and symptoms such as progressive loss of language abilities. Imaging of the brain can confirm the diagnosis.

    When should I see a Primary Progressive Aphasia doctor near Dallas, TX?

    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 Primary Progressive Aphasia doctor near Dallas, TX?

    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 Primary Progressive Aphasia doctors near Dallas, TX?

    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 Primary Progressive Aphasia doctors near Dallas, TX?

    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 Primary Progressive Aphasia doctor near Dallas, TX?

    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 Primary Progressive Aphasia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Primary Progressive Aphasia 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 Primary Progressive Aphasia doctor near Dallas, TX?

    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 Primary Progressive Aphasia 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 Primary Progressive Aphasia 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 Primary Progressive Aphasia doctors near Dallas, TX?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Primary Progressive Aphasia 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 Primary Progressive Aphasia doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Primary Progressive Aphasia 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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