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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 Barrow Neurological Institute at St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, and Rush 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.

Anna Burke

Anna Burke, M.D.

Karsten Solheim Chair for Dementia Research; Medical Director, Alzheimer’s and Memory Disorders Program; Professor of Neurology; Director of Neuropsychiatry, Barrow Neurological Institute

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
James Castle

James Castle, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurological Sciences, Rush University; Clinical Assistant Professor, Neurology, University of Chicago

Neurology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Vascular Neurology & Stroke
Majaz Moonis

Majaz Moonis, MD

Professor, Neurology, UMass Chan Medical School

Neurology

Worcester, MA20+ years
Vascular Neurology & StrokeSleep Medicine
Kirk Daffner

Kirk Daffner, MD

J. David and Virginia Wimberly Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Chief, Division of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology, Brigham and Women's Hospital

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
John Growdon

John Growdon, MD

Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School; Attending Neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Movement Disorders
Michael Jaffee

Michael Jaffee, M.D.

Chair and Bob Paul Family Professor of Neurology, University of Florida

Neurology

Gainesville, FL30+ years
Brain Injury Medicine
Joanna Jen

Joanna Jen, MD

Professor

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Gregory Jicha

Gregory Jicha, MD

Professor, Neurology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine

Neurology

Lexington, KY20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Nilufer Taner

Nilufer Taner, MD

Enterprise Chair of Neuroscience

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Thomas Lloyd

Thomas Lloyd, M.D., PH.D.

Professor and Chair, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Houston, TX20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
David Weisman

David Weisman, M.D.

Neurology Specialist

Neurology

Willow Grove, PA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Joel Salinas

Joel Salinas, MD, MBA, MSC

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Daniel Claassen

Daniel Claassen, M.D.

Chief, Division of Cognitive Disorders, and Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Nashville, TN20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Teerin Liewluck

Teerin Liewluck, MD

Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Rochester, MN20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Keith Johnson

Keith Johnson, MD

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Margherita Milone

Margherita Milone, M.D.

Neurologist

Neurology

Rochester, MN30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Borna Bonakdarpour

Borna Bonakdarpour, MD

Associate Professor

Neurology

Lake Bluff, IL20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Jasmeer Chhatwal

Jasmeer Chhatwal, M.D., PH.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Harvard Medical School; Associate Neurologist, Massachusetts General Hospital

Neurology

Boston, MA15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Marek Mesulam

Marek Mesulam, MD

Professor

Neurology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Ulrike Kaunzner

Ulrike Kaunzner, MD PHD

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia

Dementia & Cognitive Disorders specialists by state

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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.