Neurology

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

Director, Nantz National Alzheimer Center

Joseph C. Masdeu, MD, PhD, is a neurologist specializing in neuroimaging with a focus on neurodegenerative disorders, particularly Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. He directs the Nantz National Alzheimer Center at Houston Methodist in Houston, TX, a major research and referral center treating thousands of patients annually with cognitive impairment. His clinical practice emphasizes advanced neuroimaging techniques, including MRI, PET, and EEG, to clarify neurobiology, map brain function

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Credentials

Education & Training

Medical School: Complutense University of Madrid (MD)
Psychiatry Training: University of Valencia (Psychiatry)
Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago (Neurology)
PhD: Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad de Navarra (Neuroscience)
Postdoctoral Fellowship: Brigham and Women's Hospital (Neuropathology)

Years in Practice

55+ years

Peer Recognition

ABPN — Board Certified in Neurology
2026
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Behavioral Neurology & Dementia

Conditions & Treatments

Cognitive DeclineDementiaDementia & Cognitive DisordersAlzheimer's Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Houston Methodist
Houston Methodist Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Masdeu treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Masdeu accept Aetna insurance?

Joseph Masdeu's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Masdeu practice?

Joseph Masdeu practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including Houston Methodist and Houston Methodist Hospital.

What does Dr. Masdeu specialize in?

Joseph Masdeu is a board-certified neurology specialist with focus areas in Behavioral Neurology & Dementia.

How long has Dr. Masdeu been practicing?

Joseph Masdeu has 57+ years of clinical experience in neurology.

What is Dr. Masdeu's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Complutense University of Madrid (MD); Psychiatry Training: University of Valencia (Psychiatry); Residency: Mount Sinai Hospital Medical Center of Chicago (Neurology).