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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 Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center, Johns Hopkins Hospital, and Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Michael Kornberg

Michael Kornberg, M.D., PH.D.

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Baltimore, MD15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Mercedes Paredes

Mercedes Paredes, MD, PHD

Professor, Neurology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
David Irwin

David Irwin, MD

Associate Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Winston Chiong

Winston Chiong, M.D., PH.D.

Professor

Neurology

San Francisco, CA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Mario Mendez

Mario Mendez, MD

Emeritus Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry & Biobehavioral Sciences, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Director of Neurobehavior, VA Greater Los Angeles; Director, Focal-type Dementia Clinic and Program, UCLA

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Petrice Cogswell

Petrice Cogswell, MD

Associate Professor of Radiology

Oncology

Rochester, MN10+ years
Radiation Oncology
David Pleasure

David Pleasure, MD

Distinguished Professor, Department of Neurology

Neurology

Sacramento, CA
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Pauline Wiener

Pauline Wiener, MD

Neurology

Carol Stream, IL30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Michael Erkkinen

Michael Erkkinen, M.D.

Cognitive Behavioral Neurologist

Neurology

Boston, MA10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Agha Raza

Agha Raza, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology

Neurology

New York, NY20+ years
Neuromuscular Medicine
Rebecca Gottesman

Rebecca Gottesman, M.D.

Chief, Stroke Branch and Stroke, Cognition, and Neuroepidemiology Section

Neurology

Baltimore, MD
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Joseph Quinn

Joseph Quinn, MD

Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine; Director, OHSU Parkinson Center and Movement Disorders Program

Neurology

Portland, OR30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Sharon Sha

Sharon Sha, MD

Professor, Adult Neurology

Neurology

Stanford, CA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Joseph Sabatino

Joseph Sabatino, M.D., PH.D.

Neuroimmunology

Neurology

San Francisco, CA10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Seth Finklestein

Seth Finklestein, MD

Neurology

Boston, MA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Florian Eichler

Florian Eichler, MD

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Parichita Choudhury

Parichita Choudhury, MD

Associate Director, Memory Clinic, Banner Sun Health Research Institute

Neurology

Phoenix, AZ6 years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Lindsey Gurin

Lindsey Gurin, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Neurology

New York, NY15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Doris Leung

Doris Leung, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Neurology

Baltimore, MD20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Maisha Robinson

Maisha Robinson, MD

Medical Director, Palliative Medicine; Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Jacksonville, FL20+ 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.