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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 Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Saint John's Health Center, and UCSF Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Verna Porter

Verna Porter, MD

Neurology

Santa Monica, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Jessica Deleon

Jessica Deleon, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Julie Schneider

Julie Schneider, M.D.

Deborah R. and Edgar D. Jannotta Presidential Professor, Departments of Pathology and Neurological Sciences; Associate Director, Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center

Neurology

Chicago, IL
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Beau Nakamoto

Beau Nakamoto, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Neurology, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine

Neurology

Honolulu, HI20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Paul Hoffman

Paul Hoffman, M.D.

Senior Scientist

Neurology

Gainesville, FL
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Mark Eldaief

Mark Eldaief, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
David Hess

David Hess, MD

Dean, Medical College of Georgia; Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and Integration

Neurology

Kennesaw, GA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
John Morris

John Morris, MD

Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Distinguished Professor of Neurology; Professor of Pathology and Immunology; Professor of Physical Therapy; Professor of Occupational Therapy; Director, Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Winnie Pao

Winnie Pao, MD

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Neelum Aggarwal

Neelum Aggarwal, M.D.

Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Sanjay Yathiraj

Sanjay Yathiraj, MD

Medical Director of the Blake Medical Center Sleep Lab and Lakewood Ranch Hospital Sleep Lab

Neurology

Bradenton, FL30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Barbara Snider

Barbara Snider, MD

Professor of Neurology, Memory and Aging Division of Adult Neurology

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Jagan Pillai

Jagan Pillai, MBBS, PHD

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Frank Longo

Frank Longo, MD, PHD

Professor of Medicine and Professor, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Aimee Pierce

Aimee Pierce, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine

Neurology

Portland, OR20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Andrea Schneider

Andrea Schneider, MD, PHD

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Division of Neurocritical Care

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
David Coughlin

David Coughlin, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor, Neurosciences

Neurology

San Diego, CA10+ years
Movement Disorders
Heather Anderson

Heather Anderson, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neurology, University of Kansas Medical Center

Neurology

Overland Park, KS20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Yasar Torres-Yaghi

Yasar Torres-Yaghi, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology; Attending Physician, Movement Disorders; Director, Parkinsonism and Dementia Clinic

Neurology

Washington, DC10+ years
Movement Disorders
Melanie Shulman

Melanie Shulman, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neurology and Psychiatry; Assoc Dir Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology-Barlow Center

Neurology

New York, NY30+ 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.