Cognitive Medicine and Dementia Care Center
The Vanderbilt Cognitive Medicine and Dementia Care Center treats problems with memory, reasoning and orientation. If you or a family member is experiencing these symptoms, it might be due to a cognitive disorder. We’ll identify the problem and create a treatment plan to address it with you and your family.
Cognitive Medicine and Dementia Care Center Appointments
Geriatrics
- Call if over age 75 or age 65-75 and take four or more...
Conditions We Treat
We treat all conditions related to cognitive disorders, including:
- Amnesia
- Corticobasal degeneration
Why Choose Cognitive Medicine and Dementia Care at Vanderbilt
- Experienced doctors
Our doctors are board certified in neurology, and our neuropsychologists are board certified in neuropsychology. They are active in cognitive disorder research. You can be confident in their knowledge of the latest treatments and therapies.
- Team approach
We bring together many specialists to cover all aspects of your condition, from physical to psychological needs. Our cognitive disorders team includes neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuropsychologists, psychiatrists, geriatricians, geripsyschiatrists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech pathologists and nutritionists.
- Personalized care
We tailor your treatment plan to meet your unique needs and health goals. We help you navigate your treatment options to ensure you receive the best possible care.
- Innovative research and treatment options
Our doctors are actively involved in ongoing cognitive disorders research, including studies related to Alzheimer’s disease, progressive supranuclear palsy and frontotemporal dementia (FTD). These research efforts play a critical role in our commitment to finding more effective treatments for all types of cognitive disorders.
- Clinical trials
As part of an academic medical center, we offer access to some of the most promising new approaches being tested in clinical trials. Find a clinical trial.
- Online health portal
We want to make your experience as seamless and stress-free as possible. You can use our secure online portal, My Health at Vanderbilt, to send messages to your care team, schedule appointments, manage medications and access your medical records.