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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 The Miriam Hospital, Rhode Island Hospital, and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Jonathan Drake

Jonathan Drake, M.D.

Associate Director, Alzheimer's Disease and Memory Disorders Center

Neurology

Providence, RI10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
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
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
Eric Sorenson

Eric Sorenson, M.D.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Mankato, MN30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
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
Malgorzata Franczak

Malgorzata Franczak, MD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Milwaukee, WI30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Oscar Lopez

Oscar Lopez, MD, FAAN

Chief of the Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology Division and Director of the Alzheimer's Disease Research

Neurology

Pittsburgh, PA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Adys Mendizabal

Adys Mendizabal, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Huned Patwa

Huned Patwa, MD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

New Haven, CT30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Omid Rabbani

Omid Rabbani, M.D.

Director, Clinical Research Department, Patient Focused Neurology

Neurology

Simi Valley, CA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Marc Gordon

Marc Gordon, MD

Chief of Neurology, Zucker Hillside Hospital; Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry, Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine

Neurology

Great Neck, NY30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Kellyann Niotis

Kellyann Niotis, M.D.

Neurology

New York, NY
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.