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283 verified specialists treating cognitive decline from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica UCLA Medical Center and Orthopaedic Hospital, and VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Mario Mendez

Mario Mendez, MD

Emeritus Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Director of Neurobehavior, VA Greater Los Angeles; Director, Focal-type Dementia Clinic and Program, UCLA

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
David Pleasure

David Pleasure, MD

Distinguished Professor, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Sacramento, CA
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Michael Erkkinen

Michael Erkkinen, M.D.

Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist

Neurology

Boston, MA10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Rebecca Gottesman

Rebecca Gottesman, M.D.

Chief, Stroke Branch and Stroke, Cognition, and Neuroepidemiology Section

Neurology

Baltimore, MD
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
John Chawluk

John Chawluk, M.D.

Neurology

Allentown, PA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Joseph Sabatino

Joseph Sabatino, M.D., PH.D.

Neuroimmunology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Gaby Thai

Gaby Thai, MD

Clinical Professor of Neurology, UC Irvine School of Medicine

Neurology

Orange, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Eric McDade

Eric McDade, DO

Professor of Neurology, Washington University School of Medicine

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Doris Leung

Doris Leung, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Madhav Thambisetty

Madhav Thambisetty, MD

Chief, Unit of Clinical and Translational Neuroscience

Neurology

Baltimore, MD
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Maisha Robinson

Maisha Robinson, MD

Medical Director, Palliative Medicine; Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Andrew McKeon

Andrew McKeon, MD

co-director of the Neuroimmunology Laboratory

Neurology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Eric Logigian

Eric Logigian, MD

Professor of Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center

Neurology

Rochester, NY30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Conrad Weihl

Conrad Weihl, MD

Professor of Neurology; Chief, Neuromuscular Section

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Elizabeth Neil

Elizabeth Neil, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Minneapolis, MN
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Ranjan Duara

Ranjan Duara, MD

Medical Director, Wien Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders; Denis C. Cole Family Chair in Alzheimer’s Disease Research

Neurology

Miami Beach, FL30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Dena Dubal

Dena Dubal, M.D., PH.D.

Professor of Neurology, David A. Coulter Endowed Chair in Aging and Neurodegenerative Disease

Neurology

San Francisco, CA
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Michael Tuchman

Michael Tuchman, MD

Medical Director, Clinical Research Department, Palm Beach Neurological Center

Neurology

Palm Beach Gardens, FL30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
John Best

John Best, MD

Neurology

San Francisco, CA10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Omid Omidvar

Omid Omidvar, M.D.

Co-Medical Director, MemorialCare Rehabilitation Institute

Neurology

Long Beach, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this national list of cognitive decline specialists built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Cognitive Decline 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 cognitive decline specialist?
Start with clinical fit — the right specialist for cognitive decline 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 cognitive decline 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 Cognitive Decline?
Cognitive Decline 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 cognitive decline care.