Our Services

Weill Cornell Medicine, in partnership with New York-Presbyterian, is known for excellent care of patients with Alzheimer's disease and related memory and cognitive disorders.

At the cognitive neurology clinic, we see adults of all ages who are having memory, attention, language, and other cognitive concerns, or who have a family history of dementia and concerned about their risks.

Our clinical team is also actively engaged in research focused on mechanisms of treatment and prevention of cognitive aging and long-term memory dysfunction. 

Assessment

We take great care in conducting a thorough evaluation of each patient, spending the time necessary to diagnose the cause of the patient's symptoms accurately. We employ several tools to make a diagnosis, using only those needed to assess each patient.

Assessments may include:

• Neurologic and behavioral examination
• Standardized cognitive and neuropsychological testing
• Advanced neuroimaging, including MRI, FDG-PET, and amyloid and tau PET
• Cerebrospinal fluid and blood biomarkers, including Alzheimer’s disease and other biomarkers
• Genetic testing and counseling when indicated
• EEG, EMG, autonomic testing, skin biopsy, sleep studies and other specialized testing when indicated

Treatments and Interventions

• Disease-modifying therapies for Alzheimer’s, including infusion-based anti-amyloid therapy with ARIA monitoring
• Evidence-based pharmacologic management of cognition, mood, sleep, behavior, and neuropsychiatric symptoms
• Neuromodulation options, including TMS, when indicated
• Referral for neurosurgical interventions, such as shunting or deep brain stimulation when indicated
• Referral for cognitive rehabilitation and other rehabilitation modalities when indicated
• Nonpharmacologic behavioral strategies and environmental interventions
• Preventive brain health targeted to vascular, metabolic, sleep, and lifestyle factors
• Access to clinical trials 

Care Model

Patients work with a team of experts to develop a treatment plan based on their medical history and personal goals. This team includes neurologists, neuropsychologists, nurses, social workers, a brain wellness coach, and a patient coordinator.

Other features of our care model include:

• Integration of technology for monitoring cognition, function, and safety
• Integrative and whole-person care through the Human Experience Lab
• Support for patients, care partners and families
• Driving and other safety evaluations in collaboration with allied services
• Education on prognosis, planning, and resources