Who can make an appointment?

An appointment at the Center can be made by any individual who may have symptoms of memory loss, disorientation, and confusion which may be caused by Alzheimer’s disease or a related illness. Patients may be self-referred, referred by family, private physician, or a community agency.

How to make an appointment

An appointment for an assessment can be made by calling (949) 824-2382 and speaking to the Center’s staff. The staff will determine eligibility through a brief telephone interview where they obtain basic information about the patient. They can assist you with your questions and schedule your assessment. For non-english speaking patients, please notify the staff. If you speak spanish or vietnamese, there are interpreters available to assist you.

How many appointments are needed?

An assessment at the Center, typically consists of three appointments at the clinic.

Appointment One: Neuropsychological examination
Approximate length of appointment: 2 to 2 1/2 hours long

Appointment Two: Neurological examination
Approximate length of appointment: 1 to 1 1/2 hours long

The first two appointments are scheduled at the same time, typically on a Monday and Tuesday. After the neurological examination, additional tests may be ordered. As necessary, state-of-the-art brain scans, such as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and Single Photon Emission Computed Tomography (SPECT), complete blood tests, chest x-ray, and electrocardiogram (EKG), may be performed to help diagnose treatable causes of memory loss. Arrangements for these tests at the appropriate facilities can be made either through the clinic staff or the treating physician.

Once the neuropsychological examinations have been scored and the results from any tests ordered have been received, a family conference appointment will be scheduled.

Appointment Three: Family Conference
Approximate length of appointment: 1 1/2 to 2 hours long

Family conferences are usually scheduled on Tuesdays and the patient and family members are encouraged to attend. If you have questions about the number of attendees that may come to the conference, contact the Center staff.

A full report detailing the results of the assessment, diagnosis, and recommendations will be sent after completion of the assessment.

How do I cancel an appointment?

Appointments at the Center are typically scheduled on Mondays and Tuesdays. Appointments can be cancelled by calling (949) 824-2382 at least 24 hours in advance.

UCI Institute for Brain Aging and Dementia
Diagnostic and Research Center
1100 Gottschalk Medical Plaza
Irvine, CA 92697-4285
Appointments: 949-824-2382
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Fax: 949-824-3049