Behavioral Neuroscience - Alzheimer's Clinic
The Behavioral Neuroscience and Alzheimer's and the Memory Disorders Clinics were developed to evaluate and treat a wide range of neurobehavioral disorders. Behavioral neuroscience is a relatively new medical discipline that bridges the disciplines of neurology, neuropsychology and psychiatry. The goal of the Memory Disorders Clinic is to evaluate various types of memory dysfunction through the use of neuropsychological testing.
The Behavioral Neuroscience and Alzheimer's Clinic focuses on patients with:
- Alzheimer's Disease and other dementias (loss of cognitive ability, especially memory problems)
- Behavioral consequences of stroke, head injury and seizure
- Behavioral aspects of movement disorders (Parkinson's & Huntington's disease, Tourette's syndrome, etc.)
- Atypical psychiatric disorders
- Adult learning disabilities
The Memory Disorders Clinic focuses on patients with:
- Memory problems from any of a number of causes, including Alzheimer's Disease (and other forms of degenerative dementias)
- Strokes, depression (and other neuropsychiatric disorders)
- Metabolic problems (e.g., thyroid dysfunction, vitamin deficiency)
Anyone experiencing these problems, who is above the age of 16 years, can be evaluated. For those patients who require neuropsychological testing, referral to the Memory Disorders Clinic is appropriate. For patients requiring a complete neurological-medical evaluation, referral to the Behavioral Neuroscience and Alzheimer's Clinic is appropriate. If you are uncertain about your condition, ask your primary care physician or call one of the clinics.
Information, Referrals & Appointments
For referral information or to schedule an appointment at either the Behavioral Neuroscience and Alzheimer's Clinic or the Memory Disorders Clinic, please call during office hours, 8 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
Behavioral Neuroscience and Alzheimer's Clinic
Department of Neurology
Room 7319
University Medical Center
1501 North Campbell Avenue
Tucson Arizona 85724
(520) 626-6524
Memory Disorders Clinic
Department of Psychiatry
Room 7407
University Medical Center
1501 North Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85724
(520) 626-2357
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