Skip to main content

Dementia & Cognitive Disorders SpecialistsPage 7

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 Massachusetts General Hospital, Augusta University Medical Center, and Wellstar MCG Health. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Mark Eldaief

Mark Eldaief, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
David Hess

David Hess, MD

Dean, Medical College of Georgia; Executive Vice President for Medical Affairs and Integration

Neurology

Kennesaw, GA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
John Morris

John Morris, MD

Harvey A. and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Distinguished Professor of Neurology; Professor of Pathology and Immunology; Professor of Physical Therapy; Professor of Occupational Therapy; Director, Charles F. and Joanne Knight Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

Neurology

Saint Louis, MO
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Winnie Pao

Winnie Pao, MD

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Sanjay Yathiraj

Sanjay Yathiraj, MD

Medical Director of the Blake Medical Center Sleep Lab and Lakewood Ranch Hospital Sleep Lab

Neurology

Bradenton, FL30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Jagan Pillai

Jagan Pillai, MBBS, PHD

Neurology

Cleveland, OH20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Frank Longo

Frank Longo, MD, PHD

Professor of Medicine and Professor, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery

Neurology

Stanford, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Aimee Pierce

Aimee Pierce, M.D.

Associate Professor of Neurology, School of Medicine

Neurology

Portland, OR20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Andrea Schneider

Andrea Schneider, MD, PHD

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Division of Neurocritical Care

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
David Coughlin

David Coughlin, M.D.

Associate Clinical Professor, Neurosciences

Neurology

San Diego, CA10+ years
Movement Disorders
Kristine Yaffe

Kristine Yaffe, M.D.

Professor of Psychiatry, Neurology and Epidemiology; Vice Chair of Research in Psychiatry; Director, Center for Population Brain Health; Chief of Geriatric Psychiatry and Director of the Memory Evaluation Clinic

Neurology

San Francisco, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Yasar Torres-Yaghi

Yasar Torres-Yaghi, M.D.

Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology; Attending Physician, Movement Disorders; Director, Parkinsonism and Dementia Clinic

Neurology

Washington, DC10+ years
Movement Disorders
Melanie Shulman

Melanie Shulman, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Neurology and Psychiatry; Assoc Dir Cognitive & Behavioral Neurology-Barlow Center

Neurology

New York, NY30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Bruce Price

Bruce Price, MD

Neurology

Belmont, MA15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Michael Gold

Michael Gold, MD

Associate Clinical Professor of Neurology, UCLA

Neurology

Santa Monica, CA30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Brian Vaillant

Brian Vaillant, MD

Neurology

Austin, TX20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Suman Jayadev

Suman Jayadev, MD

Professor of Neurology; Associate Director and Clinical Core Lead, UW Alzheimer Disease Research Center; Director, UW Huntington Disease Center of Excellence

Neurology

Seattle, WA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Jeffrey Kaye

Jeffrey Kaye, MD

Layton Professor of Neurology and Biomedical Engineering, Oregon Health and Science University

Neurology

Portland, OR
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Geoffrey Kerchner

Geoffrey Kerchner, MD, PHD

Consulting Associate Professor, Stanford University

Neurology

Stanford, CA
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Gregory Cooper

Gregory Cooper, M.D.

Director, Norton Neuroscience Institute Memory Center

Neurology

Louisville, KY30+ years
Sleep Medicine

Dementia & Cognitive Disorders specialists by state

Find dementia & cognitive disorders specialists in your state.

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.