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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 Sarasota Memorial Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Dean Sutherland

Dean Sutherland, MD

Director, Parkinsons Specialty Clinic; Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology, Florida State University

Neurology

Sarasota, FL20+ years
Movement Disorders
Douglas Wilcox

Douglas Wilcox, MD, PHD

Instructor in Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA8 years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Andrea Bozoki

Andrea Bozoki, M.D.

Professor – Memory and Cognitive Disorders; Division Chief – Memory and Cognitive Disorders; Outreach and Engagement Core Leader – Duke-UNC Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

Neurology

Chapel Hill, NC30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Katherine McDonell

Katherine McDonell, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Nashville, TN15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Alireza Faridar

Alireza Faridar, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Houston, TX15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Claudia Padilla

Claudia Padilla, M.D.

Neurology

Dallas, TX15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Daniel Bateman

Daniel Bateman, MD

Neurology

Woodstock, IL15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Sandro Marini

Sandro Marini, MD

Instructor in Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA7 years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
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
Antao Du

Antao Du, M.D.

Neurology

Abilene, TX30+ years
Clinical Neurophysiology
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
Peter Fox

Peter Fox, MD

Professor of Radiology, Neurology, Psychiatry, and Physiology; Director, Research Imaging Institute; Vice Chair for Research and Research Education, Department of Radiology

Neurology

San Antonio, TX30+ 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
Omar Cabahug

Omar Cabahug, M.D.

Neurologist, Omar B Cabahug MD PC

Neurology

Bullhead City, AZ30+ years
Headache Medicine
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
Liana Apostolova

Liana Apostolova, MD

Barbara and Peer Baekgaard Professor in Alzheimer's Disease Research, Indiana University School of Medicine

Neurology

Indianapolis, IN20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia

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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.