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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, Uch-memorial Health System, and University of Colorado Hospital Authority. Drill into a state below to find specialists nearer to you, or compare individual profiles for credentials, focus areas, and clinical depth.

Samantha Holden

Samantha Holden, M.D.

Associate Professor and Vice Chair of Clinical Practice; Penny S. Burke Endowed Chair in Behavioral Neurology

Neurology

Aurora, CO15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Erik Roberson

Erik Roberson, MD

Rebecca Gale Endowed Professor of Neurology and Neurobiology; Director, Alzheimer’s Disease Center; Director, Center for Neurodegeneration and Experimental Therapeutics

Neurology

Birmingham, AL20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Barry Oken

Barry Oken, MD

Professor of Neurology, Oregon Health & Science University

Neurology

Beaverton, OR30+ years
Clinical Neurophysiology
James Burke

James Burke, MD

Professor of Neurology; Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; Memory Disorders Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Durham, NC
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Eileen Harrigan

Eileen Harrigan, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Neurology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine; Director, Neuropalliative Care

Neurology

New York, NY7 years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
William Hu

William Hu, M.D., PH.D.

Professor and Chief of Cognitive Neurology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Director, Center for Healthy Aging Research, Rutgers Institute for Health

Neurology

New Brunswick, NJ20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Richard Isaacson

Richard Isaacson, M.D.

Director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic

Neurology

Boca Raton, FL
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Puneet Opal

Puneet Opal, MD

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & DementiaMovement Disorders
Thomas Langan

Thomas Langan, MD

Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics, Director for Clinical Research, Institute for Myelin and Glial Exploration

Neurology

Buffalo, NY
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Lauren McCollum

Lauren McCollum, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Knoxville, TN10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Kyra O'Brien

Kyra O'Brien, MD

Assistant Professor of Neurology

Neurology

Philadelphia, PA10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Katherine Coerver

Katherine Coerver, MD

Neurology

Centennial, CO20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Keith Vossel

Keith Vossel, M.D.

Professor of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA; Director, Alzheimer's Disease Research Center - Biomarkers in Neurodegenerative Disease; Director, Dementia Research, Education, and Advancement in Los Angeles (DREAM-LA); Michael M. Minchin, Jr., President, J.D. French Alzheimer’s Foundation Endowed Chair

Neurology

Los Angeles, CA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Howard Feldman

Howard Feldman, MD

Professor Adjunct, Neurology

Neurology

Milford, CT30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
William Jagust

William Jagust, MD

Professor of Neuroscience and Public Health, UC Berkeley

Neurology

San Francisco, CA15+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Michael Amoashiy

Michael Amoashiy, MD

Neurology

Brooklyn, NY30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Joseph Masdeu

Joseph Masdeu, M.D., PH.D.

Director, Nantz National Alzheimer Center

Neurology

Houston, TX30+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Chih-Chun Lin

Chih-Chun Lin, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Neurology

Boston, MA20+ years
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Brian Andersen

Brian Andersen, MD

Instructor in Neurology

Neurology

Jamaica Plain, MA
Behavioral Neurology & Dementia
Shailee Shah

Shailee Shah, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Neurology

Winfield, IL10+ years
Behavioral Neurology & DementiaMultiple Sclerosis & Neuroimmunology

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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.