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542 verified specialists treating alzheimer's disease from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital, and Houston Methodist Baytown Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Amalia Peterson

Amalia Peterson, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Nashville, TN10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Mohammad Nakawah

Mohammad Nakawah, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Neurology, Academic Institute; Program Director

Neurology

Houston, TX15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Hyun-Sik Yang

Hyun-Sik Yang, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Mark Knobel

Mark Knobel, MD, PHD

Cognitive Neurology Attending, VA Boston Healthcare System

Neurology

Jamaica Plain, MA
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Kenneth Marek

Kenneth Marek, MD

President and Distinguished Scientist, Institute for Neurodegenerative Disorders

Neurology

New Haven, CT30+ years
Movement Disorders
Peter Fox

Peter Fox, MD

Professor of Radiology, Neurology, Psychiatry, and Physiology; Director, Research Imaging Institute; Vice Chair for Research and Research Education, Department of Radiology

Neurology

San Antonio, TX30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Soumya Bouchachi

Soumya Bouchachi, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Columbus, OH10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Bela Ajtai

Bela Ajtai, MD, PHD

Medical Director, Center for Cognitive Disorders and Brain Health

Neurology

Amherst, NY20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Stephanie Buss

Stephanie Buss, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Sameh Youssef

Sameh Youssef, MD FACC

Cardiology

Boynton Beach, FL30+ years
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
Eric Sorenson

Eric Sorenson, M.D.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Mankato, MN30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Liana Apostolova

Liana Apostolova, MD

Barbara and Peer Baekgaard Professor in Alzheimer's Disease Research, Indiana University School of Medicine

Neurology

Indianapolis, IN20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Caitlin Mulligan

Caitlin Mulligan, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor, Department of Neurosciences, UC San Diego

Neurology

San Diego, CA10+ years
Movement Disorders
John Kissel

John Kissel, MD

Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics; Director, Division of Neuromuscular Medicine, The Ohio State University

Neurology

Columbus, OH
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Gautam Tammewar

Gautam Tammewar, MD

Behavioral Neurology Clinical Fellow

Neurology

San Francisco, CA6 years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Riddhi Patira

Riddhi Patira, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Ajay Sood

Ajay Sood, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences

Neurology

Oak Brook, IL20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Rebecca Gillani

Rebecca Gillani, MD

Instructor in Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Krishe Menezes

Krishe Menezes, MD

Associate Professor, Neurology, University of California Los Angeles

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Movement Disorders
Malgorzata Franczak

Malgorzata Franczak, MD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Milwaukee, WI30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of alzheimer's disease specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Alzheimer's Disease as a clinical focus area, ranked by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals). Each profile is sourced from the NPI registry, peer-reviewed publication data, board certification records, and the physician's own bio where available.
What should I look for when choosing a alzheimer's disease specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for alzheimer's disease depends on the specific subtype and severity of your condition. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, peer-reviewed publications, and how the profile describes their approach. Many top specialists are concentrated at academic medical centers; if you have flexibility on location, the top of this list is a strong starting set.
Are these alzheimer's disease specialists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times. Coverage details can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What is Alzheimer's Disease?
Alzheimer's Disease is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches alzheimer's disease care.