Memory Loss
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When forgetfulness begins to interfere with daily life, reviewing it calmly helps distinguish what is fleeting from what deserves study. Memory loss is the difficulty in retaining or recalling information, and it can have very varied origins, from stress and fatigue to conditions that require evaluation.
Possible manifestations: Forgetting recent conversations, repeating questions, frequently misplacing objects, or having trouble finding words.
Which specialist treats it? The neurologist is the reference specialist for studying memory; the internist and the general practitioner can guide the initial evaluation. When forgetfulness becomes frequent or progressive, the most sensible thing is to discuss the situation with a professional who examines the case individually.
Data on 272 doctors who treat memory loss
Which specialist treats memory loss?
Memory loss should be evaluated by a general practitioner, who performs an initial assessment and decides whether referral to a specialist for more specific studies is needed.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in memory loss
Dr. Guillermo Mezquita Macias
Dr. Rafael Tejeda Castro
Dr. Tania Zertuche Maldonado
Dr. Arturo Orozco Gutierrez
Dr. Yonatan Ivan Rivera Aragon
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jose Angel Ramirez Rodriguez
Dr. Jennifer Pérez Mejia
Dr. Miguel López Vázquez
Dr. Juan Carlos Bueno García
Dr. Daniela Julian Peral
Dr. José Joel Parada Jiménez
Dr. Saul Favela Aldaco
Dr. René Castrejon Morales
Dr. Raul Pedraza Grijalva
Dr. Manuel Carrasco Saldivar
Dr. Carlos Alfredo Albarran de Regil
Dr. Fernando Rafael Salinas Gonzalez
Dr. Pedro Gutierrez Lizardi
Dr. Germán Estanislao Velarde Magaña
Frequently asked questions
What is memory loss?
When forgetfulness begins to interfere with daily life, reviewing it calmly helps distinguish what is fleeting from what deserves study. Memory loss is the difficulty in retaining or recalling information, and it can have very varied origins, from stress and fatigue to conditions that require evalua...
Which doctor treats memory loss?
Memory loss should be evaluated by a general practitioner, who performs an initial assessment and decides whether referral to a specialist for more specific studies is needed.