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Dementia & Cognitive Disorders Specialists

423 verified specialists treating dementia & cognitive disorders from across the United States are listed on this page. Top affiliations among the highest-ranked specialists include UCSF Medical Center, Mayo Clinic, and Mass General Research Institute. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Gil Rabinovici

Gil Rabinovici, MD

Professor of Neurology, Edward and Pearl Fein Distinguished Professor in Memory and Aging (UCSF)

Neurology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Ronald Petersen

Ronald Petersen, M.D.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Bradford Dickerson

Bradford Dickerson, MD

Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School; Tom Rickles Chair in Progressive Aphasia Research; Leader of the Neuroimaging Core of the MGH Alzheimer's Disease Research Center; Director of the Frontotemporal Disorders Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital; Behavioral Neurologist in the MGH Memory Disorders Unit

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Michael Geschwind

Michael Geschwind, M.D., PH.D.

Professor of Neurology; Michael J. Homer Chair in Neurology, UCSF School of Medicine

Neurology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & DementiaMovement Disorders
Jeffrey Cummings

Jeffrey Cummings, MD

Joy Chambers-Grundy Professor of Brain Science and Director, Chambers-Grundy Center for Transformative Neuroscience, UNLV

Neurology

Las Vegas, NV20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
David Wolk

David Wolk, MD

Professor of Neurology; Chief of the Division of Cognitive Neurology; Co-Director, Penn Memory Center

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Douglas Scharre

Douglas Scharre, MD

Professor of Neurology; Medical Director, Center for Cognitive and Memory Disorders; Director, Division of Cognitive Neurology

Neurology

Columbus, OH30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Dennis Selkoe

Dennis Selkoe, MD

Vincent and Stella Coates Professor of Neurologic Diseases, Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & DementiaMovement Disorders
Neill Graff-Radford

Neill Graff-Radford, M.D.

David Eisenberg Professor

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
David Knopman

David Knopman, M.D.

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Bradley Boeve

Bradley Boeve, M.D.

Chair, Behavioral Neurology; Director, Division of Behavioral Neurology; Professor of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Steven Greenberg

Steven Greenberg, MD

Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Charles Decarli

Charles Decarli, MD

Distinguished Professor, Department of Neurology; Co-Director, Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

Neurology

Sacramento, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Gregory Day

Gregory Day, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology; Director, Division of Behavioral Neurology; Vice Chair of Research, Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Florida

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Dylan Wint

Dylan Wint, MD

Neurodegenerative Medical Director; Director, Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry

Neurology

Las Vegas, NV30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Luca Giliberto

Luca Giliberto, MD, PHD

Director, Behavioral and Cognitive Program, Northwell Health; Associate Professor, Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell

Neurology

Great Neck, NY10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Marwan Sabbagh

Marwan Sabbagh, MD

Moreno Family Chair for Alzheimer’s Research; Professor and Vice Chair of Research, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Jeffrey Burns

Jeffrey Burns, M.D.

Neurology

Kansas City, KS20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Paul Schulz

Paul Schulz, M.D.

Professor and Vice Chair, Department of Neurology, McGovern Medical School at UTHealth; Director, Dementia Program, UTHealth Neurosciences

Neurology

Houston, TX30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Catherine Hoerth

Catherine Hoerth, M.D.

Neurology

Neurology

Burlingame, CA30+ years
Clinical NeurophysiologyNeuromuscular Medicine

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Frequently Asked Questions

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