When Fading Memory Raises Questions, Neuropsychology Can Point to Answers
Susan Harvell's memory lapses signaled early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Getting a clear diagnosis at Stanford has allowed her to plan her future with her family.
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The Stanford Neuropsychology Clinic is the largest clinical neuropsychology program in Northern California. Our team has been providing comprehensive neuropsychology assessments and treatment recommendations for more than 30 years.
Our neuropsychology clinic has over 30 years of experience in providing comprehensive neuropsychology assessments and treatment recommendations for the cognitive and behavioral effects of neurologic, psychiatric and other medical disorders. Our experienced neuropsychologists, most of whom are board certified by the American Board of Professional Psychology, have specialized expertise in wide range of complex conditions. These include traumatic brain injury, memory disorders and neurodegenerative disorders.
Term for a range of conditions related to cognitive decline. There are many different causes of memory loss, and an accurate diagnosis is essential to getting the best treatment.
A neurological disorder in which the death of brain cells causes memory loss and cognitive decline, affecting all aspects of brain function.
A progressive disease of the nervous system marked by tremor, muscular rigidity, and slow, imprecise movement, chiefly affecting middle-aged and elderly people.
A condition in which the brain cells suddenly die because of a lack of oxygen. A stroke can be caused by an obstruction in the blood flow, or the rupture of an artery that feeds the brain.
A disease in which arteries in the base of the brain are constricted, restricting blood flow. Fragile blood vessels proliferate around the blocked artery in an attempt to bypass the blockage.
A chronic, progressive disease involving damage to the sheaths of nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms may include numbness, impairment of speech and muscular coordination, blurred vision, and severe fatigue.
A neurological condition characterized by recurrent, unprovoked seizures (convulsions) occurring when clusters of nerve cells in the brain signal abnormally.
An abnormal growth of tissue (tumor) in the brain that may be cancerous or non-cancerous.
The uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body.
Occurs when an external force traumatically injures the brain, such as a violent blow or jolt to the head or body. Mild injury may cause temporary dysfunction of brain cells, while more serious injury can result in bruising, torn tissues, bleeding, and other significant complications.
Susan Harvell's memory lapses signaled early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Getting a clear diagnosis at Stanford has allowed her to plan her future with her family.
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For your convenience, you may check in for all same-day appointments at the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center through a centralized, check-in desk near the front lobby. In addition to all outpatient services, you also can access onsite pre-surgery consultations at the center.
The best place to start if you have concerns about your memory or cognition is with your doctor. A referral directly from your medical provider can help facilitate the scheduling process, including authorization for health care insurance coverage.
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Outside providers, please call 650-723-7181.
Stanford providers should place an order via EPIC for Neuropsychology (Ref 107). The referring clinic will need to obtain insurance authorization through COAR (SHC Centralized Outpatient Authorization & Referrals) or their departmental referral coordinator, but we can provide information and support.