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Hoag Specialty Clinic
Newport Beach, California

Memory and Cognitive Disorders Physician

NeurologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Hoag Health the top-ranked health system in Orange County, CA is seeking a Memory and Cognitive Disorders Physician to join the world-renowned Pickup Family Neuroscience Institute in Southern California at Hoag Health System.

The Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute offers expertise in most conditions of the brain, spine, and peripheral nerves leveraging our multidisciplinary program approach, each focusing on a specific patient issue. Ranked Top 50 in Neurology & Neurosurgery by U.S. News & World Report.

With training in memory and cognitive disorders to join our expanding hospital system, the ideal candidate will have clinical experience and academic interest in conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and other neurodegenerative disorders affecting cognition.

A provider with a strong passion for advancing the field through clinical research and innovation is highly valued for this role. The position is well-suited for someone who thrives in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment. Responsibilities include contributing to clinical trials, participating in research initiatives, and working closely with neuropsychologists, geriatricians, neurologists, and other specialists to deliver comprehensive, patient centered care.

Key Responsibilities

Provide clinical care for patients with cognitive and memory disorders, including Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, mild cognitive impairment, and other neurodegenerative conditions

Participate in Clinical Trials and Research Initiatives

  • Collaborate with neuropsychologists, geriatricians, neurologists and other specialists to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Contribute to the advancement of the field through research, innovation, and academic engagement

Requirements

Medical Doctor (M.D. or D. O)

Formal training in behavioral neurology, cognitive neurology, neurology, geriatric psychiatry, or a related discipline

  • Board certified in Neurology or Psychiatry
  • Demonstrated clinical experience in diagnosing and managing cognitive disorders
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to collaborative care and scientific advancement

Preferred Attributes

  • Passion for clinical research and innovation
  • Experience working in academic or research-oriented environments
  • Ability to thrive in a team-based, multidisciplinary setting

Contact

Steven Yi

Physician Consultant steven.yi@hoag.org

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient CareDementia ManagementMultidisciplinary CollaborationTreatment PlanningCommunication Skills

Neurology — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Neurology listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 63% have no call, 48% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution24 jobs · 15 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks21 jobs · 15 employers

401k / retirement match
90%
CME allowance
57%
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
19%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Neurology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 461 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Newport Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$3.13M
Typical market rent
$4,375/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Hoag Specialty Clinic

Medical Practices
Newport Beach, California
11-50 employees