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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 University of Colorado Hospital Authority, OHSU Hospital, and Oregon Health & Science University. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Peter Pressman

Peter Pressman, M.D.

Alzheimer's & Dementia Specialist

Neurology

Portland, OR15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Richard King

Richard King, MD, PHD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Lexington, KY20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Natalie Diaz

Natalie Diaz, M.D.

Neurology

Torrance, CA20+ years
Movement Disorders
Dennis Choi

Dennis Choi, M.D., PH.D.

Professor and Chair of Neurology; Co-Director, Neurosciences Institute, Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University

Neurology

Stony Brook, NY
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Dongming Cai

Dongming Cai, M.D./PH.D.

Director, N. Bud Grossman Center for Memory Research and Care

Neurology

Bronx, NY30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Jennifer Friedman

Jennifer Friedman, M.D.

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

Neurology

San Diego, CA
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Christopher Smith

Christopher Smith, MD

Clinical Research Fellow

Neurology

Gainesville, GA8 years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Neil Kowall

Neil Kowall, M.D.

Chief of Neurology; Director, Boston University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

Neurology

Bedford, MA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Mario Saporta

Mario Saporta, MD

Director, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Center of Excellence

Neurology

Miami, FL20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Olivia Coiculescu

Olivia Coiculescu, M.D.

Neurologist, Headache Disorders

Neurology

New London, CT30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Michael Moskowitz

Michael Moskowitz, MD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Claudia Kawas

Claudia Kawas, MD

Al and Trish Nichols Chair in Clinical Neuroscience; Professor of Neurology and Neurobiology & Behavior, University of California, Irvine

Neurology

Orange, CA
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Barry Hendin

Barry Hendin, MD

Neurology

Mesa, AZ30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Christopher Hemond

Christopher Hemond, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Worcester, MA15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Robert Griggs

Robert Griggs, MD

Professor of Neurology, Medicine, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Pediatrics and Center for Human Experimental Therapeutics, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry

Neurology

Rochester, NY
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Sami Barmada

Sami Barmada, MD, PHD

Neurology

Ann Arbor, MI20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
David Burks

David Burks, MD

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Norman Relkin

Norman Relkin, MD

Associate Professor of Clinical Neurology & Neuroscience

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Harvey Singer

Harvey Singer, M.D.

Haller Professor of Pediatric Neurological Diseases

Neurology

Lutherville, MD30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Vivek Datta

Vivek Datta, M.D., M.P.H.

Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry, Stanford University

Neurology

San Francisco, CA10+ years
Brain Injury MedicineBehavioral 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.