The 20 Best Vascular Dementia Doctors Near Me in la jolla, CA

Find the Top Vascular Dementia Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 32 doctor with experience in Vascular Dementia near la jolla, CA. Of these, 29 are Experienced and 3 are Advanced.

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32 providers found
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego Student Health SVC Pharmacy

    9500 Gilman Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Finnish
    Offers Telehealth

    Kristoffer Nissinen is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Nissinen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, Memory Loss, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Primary Progressive Aphasia.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Hauger is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hauger is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, and Postpartum Depression.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Jennifer Moreno Department Of Veterans Affairs Medical Center

    3350 La Jolla Village Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephanie Lessig is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lessig is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. She is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, and Oppenheim Dystonia.

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    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9444 Medical Center Dr, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Douglas Galasko is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Galasko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, and Movement Disorders.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Ritchken & First Md's

    4282 Genesee Ave Ste 103, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian First is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. First is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, and Anemia.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    9850 Genesee Ave Ste 340, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Naira Kocharian is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Kocharian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Susac Syndrome, Memory Loss, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Headache. Dr. Kocharian is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Green Hospital

    10666 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jo Stewart is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Stewart is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Vascular Dementia, Fractured Spine, and Atrial Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Scripps Clinic And Research Foundation

    10710 N Torrey Pines Rd, 
    La Jolla, CA 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Leonard Sokol is a Neurologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California. Dr. Sokol is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Huntington Disease, Muscle Spasms, Movement Disorders, Dementia, and Thrombectomy.

    Advanced in Vascular Dementia
    Advanced in Vascular Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Regents Of The University Of California

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Raisa Yagudayeva is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Yagudayeva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Dementia, Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Advanced in Vascular Dementia
    Advanced in Vascular Dementia
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Cantonese, Hindi

    Mohamad Khafaja is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Khafaja is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Dementia, Schizoaffective Disorder, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and Dementia.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Jackson Health System

    11199 Sorrento Valley Rd Ste 202, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nayle Araguez-Ancares is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Araguez-Ancares is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Atypical Pneumonia, Necrosis, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Araguez-Ancares is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7625 Mesa College Dr Ste 200A, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ian Purcell is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Purcell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo, Dysgraphia, and Migraine.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7625 Mesa College Dr Ste 200A, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Monali Patel is a Neurologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. She is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo, Vertigo, Progressive Myoclonic Epilepsy, and Dravet Syndrome.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Referral may be required

    San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital

    3853 Rosecrans St, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kavita Barron is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Barron is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and Vascular Dementia.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Psychiatry | Geriatrics
    Referral may be required
    2190 Carmel Valley Rd, Suite B, 
    Del Mar, CA 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Allen is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Del Mar, California. Dr. Allen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Alzheimer's Disease, and Vascular Dementia.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Scripps Clinic Carmel Valley

    3811 Valley Centre Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (7.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Lai is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. His clinical expertise encompasses Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Hemochromatosis.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Home Physicians Medical Group Inc.

    9619 Chesapeake Dr Ste 102, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Hunt is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Hunt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Alzheimer's Disease, Dementia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Familial Hypertension.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Internal Medicine

    Asim Guha - Roy, M.D. Inc.

    4540 Kearny Villa Rd Ste 105 & 106, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Asim Guha-Roy is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Guha-Roy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. He is also highly rated in 46 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity Hypoventilation Syndrome (OHS), Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Malnutrition, Osteomyelitis, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kanchan Kohli is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Kohli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. Her clinical expertise encompasses Vascular Dementia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Dementia, and Alzheimer's Disease.

    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Experienced in Vascular Dementia
    Referral may be required

    UC San Diego

    200 W Arbor Dr, 
    San Diego, CA 
     (8.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Sewell is a Psychiatrist practicing medicine in San Diego, California. Dr. Sewell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Vascular Dementia. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Major Depression, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Dementia, and Vascular Dementia.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Vascular 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.

    Vascular dementia is caused by a series of small strokes over time.

    Dementia may also be referred to as major neurocognitive disorder.

    When should I see a Vascular Dementia doctor near la jolla, CA?

    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 Vascular Dementia doctor near la jolla, CA?

    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 Vascular Dementia doctors near la jolla, CA?

    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 Vascular Dementia doctors near la jolla, CA?

    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 Vascular Dementia doctor near la jolla, CA?

    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 Vascular Dementia doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Vascular 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 Vascular Dementia doctor near la jolla, CA?

    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 Vascular 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 Vascular 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 Vascular Dementia doctors near la jolla, CA?

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

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