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Dementia & Cognitive Disorders Specialists in San Diego, CA

6 verified specialists treating dementia & cognitive disorders are listed for San Diego, California. Profiles cover focus areas including Behavioral Neurology & Dementia and Movement Disorders. Common hospital affiliations include UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Medical Center, UC San Diego Health, and UCSD Medical Center.

Ronald Ellis

Ronald Ellis, M.D., PH.D.

Professor

Neurology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
David Coughlin

David Coughlin, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor, Neurosciences

Neurology

San Diego, CA10+ years
Movement Disorders
Paul Aisen

Paul Aisen, MD

Epstein Alzheimer's Disease Director's Chair, Professor of Neurology, Founding Director of Epstein Family Alzheimer's Therapeutic Research Institute

Neurology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Stephanie Lessig

Stephanie Lessig, M.D.

Neurology

San Diego, CA20+ years
Movement Disorders
Jennifer Friedman

Jennifer Friedman, M.D.

Clinical Professor of Neurosciences and Pediatrics, University of California San Diego

Neurology

San Diego, CA
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
John Olichney

John Olichney, M.D.

Professor Emeritus of Neurology

Neurology

San Diego, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of dementia & cognitive disorders specialists in San Diego built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Dementia & Cognitive Disorders as a clinical focus area and whose practice city is San Diego, California. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a dementia & cognitive disorders specialist?
Start with clinical fit. Specialists on this page include focus areas like Behavioral Neurology & Dementia and Movement Disorders. Then compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to dementia & cognitive disorders.
Are these dementia & cognitive disorders specialists accepting new patients in San Diego?
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.
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.
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