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Vascular Dementia

Clinics

Vascular Cognitive Impairment and Memory Disorders (VCI/M) clinic

Dr Pedelty, Tuesdays. Subspecialty clinic working with patients with cognitive impairment due to stroke or cerebrovascular disease, degenerative diseases including Alzheimer Disease, Lewy Body Disease, Frontotemporal dementias, prion disease, and others. We offer comprehensive evaluation including state-of-the art neuroimaging, neurocognitive and neurobehavioral assessments, and electrophysiology. Referral from an internist or other primary care provider is required for an initial consultation.

For appointments, call (312) 355-0510.

Neurology clinic

Dr Hier, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Frida afternoons. General neurology clinic with emphasis on treatment and rehabilitation of patients with epilepsy, stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, and Alzheimer Disease. Referrals from primary care provider preferred for new patients.

For appointments, call (312) 996-1682.

Neuropsychology clinic

Dr Nyenhuis, Tuesdays and Thursdays. Subspecialty clinic dedicated to comprehensive neurocognitive assessment of patients with mild cognitive impairment or dementia, with special expertise in vascular cognitive impairment. In addition to comprehensive initial evaluations, we offer followup evaluations to follow patients over the long term and assess response to therapies, and are also available for patient and family counseling as needed.

For appointments, call Karen Keyes (312) 996-6396.

Cognitive Rehabilitation clinic

Dr Laatsch. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Subspecialty clinic focused on cognitive rehabilitation of patients with brain disease including stroke, MS, traumatic brain injury, and dementias. We employ a multifaceted approach to cognitive rehabilitation, including counseling, skills training, computer-based therapies, and also referrals for pharmacotherapy as indicated. We have special expertise in acquired visual disorders and reading disorders.

For appointments, call Karen Keyes (312) 996-6396.

Research

Research addresses the spectrum of cognitive function, including normal healthy aging, Mild Cognitive Impairment, and cognitive impairment and dementia after stroke.

Education

In conjunction with the UIC Department of Psychiatry, we offer a UCNS-certified Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry (BNNP) fellowship, with an option for a one-year clinical or a two-year combined clinical and research experience.

Contact Aldona Zailskas (312) 996-3583 in the Department of Psychiatry for details and application information.

Our Team

Section head:
Laura Pedelty PhD MD
Faculty:
Daniel B. Hier MD
Linda Laatsch, PhD
Deborah Little, PhD
David Nyenhuis PhD

Other personnel:

Elizabeth Geary PhD ( Neuropsychology Fellow)
Ashok Seshadri, MD (Neurobehavior senior resident/fellow)
Maureen Hillmann, RN ( Nurse and clinical trials coordinator)
Virginia Mezo (clinical trials coordinator)