Dementia

    Overview

    Dementia is a general term for a number of conditions leading to a loss of brain function. Symptoms include memory loss and problems with language and emotional control. Alzheimer's disease is the most commonly known cause of dementia.

    Our providers

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    Thomas Ala

    Thomas Ala, MD

    Medical Director of the Alzheimer's Center Neurology
    751 N. Rutledge St. Suite 3100 Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Janet Albers

    Janet Albers, MD

    Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    Not Currently Accepting New Patients
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    Jennifer Arnold

    Jennifer Arnold, MD

    Neurologist Neurology
    751 N. Rutledge St. Suite 3100 Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Jeffrey Bennett

    Jeffrey Bennett, MD

    Clinical Psychiatrist Psychiatry
    319 E Madison St 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Careyana Brenham

    Careyana Brenham, MD

    Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Basar Cenik

    Basar Cenik, MD

    Clinical Psychiatrist Psychiatry
    319 E Madison St 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Michal Dynda

    Michal Dynda, MD

    System wide CMIO and CMO of SIU Center for Family Medicine-FQHC Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Tanner Eiben

    Tanner Eiben, DO

    Family Medicine
    612 N. 11th St. Quincy, IL 62301
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    217-224-9484
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    Christopher Gleason

    Christopher Gleason, MD

    Family Medicine Physician Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Tomonao Hashimoto

    Tomonao Hashimoto, MD

    Geriatrician Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Ann Jirmasek

    Ann Jirmasek, BS, MA, LPC, NCC

    Clinical Gerontology Specialist Neurology
    751 N. Rutledge St. Suite 3100 Springfield, IL 62702
    Not Currently Accepting New Patients
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    Dale Korinek

    Dale Korinek, Psy.D

    Clinical Neuropsychologist Psychiatry
    319 E Madison St 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Amanda Krus-Johnston

    Amanda Krus-Johnston, DO

    Family Medicine Physician Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Lauri Lopp

    Lauri Lopp, MD

    Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Paula Mackrides

    Paula Mackrides, DO

    Family Medicine
    612 N. 11th St. Quincy, IL 62301
    Not Currently Accepting New Patients
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    Nichole Mirocha

    Nichole Mirocha, DO

    Family Medicine Physician Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Andrea Perkins

    Andrea Perkins, FNP-BC

    Certified Nurse Practitioner Neurology
    751 N. Rutledge St. Suite 3100 Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Kathleen Pritchett

    Kathleen Pritchett, PMHNP-BC

    Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Psychiatry
    1600 W. Walnut St. Jacksonville, IL 62650
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Rachel Rahman

    Rachel Rahman, MD

    Family Medicine Physician Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Eukesh Ranjit

    Eukesh Ranjit, MD

    Director of Geriatrics and Palliative Medicine Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    Not Currently Accepting New Patients
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    Ankit Sharma

    Ankit Sharma, MD

    Family Medicine Physician Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Christopher Smyre

    Christopher Smyre, MD

    Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Cynthia Thomas

    Cynthia Thomas, MD

    Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Mehul Trivedi

    Mehul Trivedi, PhD

    Clinical Psychologist Psychiatry
    319 E Madison St 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Waiz Wasey

    Waiz Wasey, MD

    Family Medicine Physician Family Medicine
    520 N. 4th St. Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Cindy Womack

    Cindy Womack, DNP, FNP-BC, CNRN

    Certified Nurse Practitioner Neurology
    751 N. Rutledge St. Suite 3100 Springfield, IL 62702
    Accepting new patients
    217-545-8000
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    Charlene Young

    Charlene Young, FNP-BC

    Certified Nurse Practitioner Neurology
    751 N. Rutledge St. Suite 3100 Springfield, IL 62702
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    217-545-8000
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    Clinical Trials

    Trial
    Neurology

    Athira: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Dose-Ranging Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of ATH-1017 Treatment in Alzheimer’s Dementia Patients

    Active recruiting

    ATH-1017-AD-201: The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, good or bad, of ATH-1017 on patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease.

    Contact: Sara Boarman 217-545-6829
    Trial
    Neurology

    Athira: A Randomized, Placebo-Controlled, Double-Blind, Dose-Ranging Study to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of ATH-1017 Treatment in Alzheimer’s Dementia Patients

    Active recruiting

    ATH-1017-AD-201: The purpose of this study is to compare the effects, good or bad, of ATH-1017 on patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's Disease.

    Contact: Sara Boarman 217-545-6829

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