We have various tools to help us diagnose dementia and while many types do not have a cure, we have some treatments that can slow the progression of dementia.Memory loss can be scary and overwhelming for anyone experiencing it.

Plus, it can be difficult to know when these symptoms of memory loss are just a normal part of aging and when it’s time to seek professional help.

Here, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we can help you and your family understand what may be happening and serve as a partner in navigating these challenges.

Established in 1993, the Memory Disorders Clinic at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is one of the region’s most comprehensive centers for research, evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for people affected by dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

We’ve been at the forefront of understanding and battling these troublesome conditions for decades.

In fact, the cognitive test used across the globe to identify potential memory disorders was developed by experts at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. It’s called the Self-Administered Gerocognitive Exam, or SAGE test.

Download our SAGE test

Where you go for care for memory disorders matters and the expertise we have in these conditions is unmatched in Columbus, Ohio and throughout the Midwest region. We have access to resources to treat a wide range of memory disorders.

What are memory disorders?

Memory disorders happen when certain parts of the brain become damaged and this damage prevents or reduces the brain’s ability to store or retain memories.

While these conditions impact one’s memory and recall skills, they can also affect other cognitive areas, such as behavior, language, problem-solving and even, coordination and balance.

Mild cognitive impairment is an early stage of memory and cognitive loss that results in memory and thinking problems beyond the typical decline everyone experiences as we get older.

Dementia is not a specific disease but an umbrella term for a group of symptoms that affect memory, thinking and social abilities to a point where you can’t do normal activities on your own.

Alzheimer’s disease, which is caused by the abnormal buildup of certain proteins inside and outside of brain cells, is the most common form of dementia. There are more than 6.5 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s.

Other types of memory disorders include:

Some of these memory disorders have cures while many don’t.

Expert researchers and memory doctors at Ohio State Wexner Medical Center work diligently every day to lessen the impacts of these diseases for people and their families and to find a cure for them.

Why choose Ohio State’s memory disorder clinic for your treatment?

Our health care providers excel in every facet of memory disorder care from early diagnosis and treatment to caregiving and research.

You’ll be in good hands at Ohio State because:

  • We developed the SAGE test, which detects signs of cognitive, memory and thinking impairments, allowing us to be at the forefront of early detection.
  • We utilize all members of our memory disorders team – cognitive neurologists, neuropsychiatrists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, psychometricians and research coordinators – to create an individualized treatment plan for you.
  • We offer the latest treatments available and often lead the way for new advancements in medical interventions. For example, we placed the first deep brain stimulation implant in an Alzheimer's disease patient in the United States.
  • We treat all aspects of the disorder and have training in neuropsychiatry that allows us to improve a family’s quality of life through skillful management of behaviors, such as depression, restlessness, false beliefs, mood changes and sleep disruptions.
  • We conduct more research and clinical trials on Alzheimer’s disease and dementia than any other medical center in Ohio, giving you more immediate access to the most promising treatments and diagnostic techniques, often long before they are available to the public.

Conditions we treat

Meet our memory disorders experts

Soumya Bouchachi, MD
4.9 out of 5

Soumya Bouchachi, MD

  • Neurology
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology

Accepting new patients
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care New Albany
(614) 293-4969
Veronica Thornton, PhD

Veronica Thornton, PhD

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
  • Psychologist
Accepting new patients
(614) 293-4969
Kristina Thurin, MD
4.9 out of 5

Kristina Thurin, MD

  • Psychiatry
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Accepting new patients
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
(614) 293-9600
Jessica Pommy, PhD

Jessica Pommy, PhD

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
  • Psychologist
Accepting new patients
(614) 293-9600
Arun Ramamurthy, MD
4.9 out of 5

Arun Ramamurthy, MD

  • Neurology
  • Physician

Clinical Assistant Professor of Neurology

Accepting new patients
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care New Albany
(614) 293-4969
Christopher Nguyen, PhD

Christopher Nguyen, PhD

  • Psychology
  • Psychologist

Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Accepting new patients
(614) 366-2315
Rochelle O'Neil, PhD

Rochelle O'Neil, PhD

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
  • Psychologist
Accepting new patients
(614) 293-4969
Renee Kovesci, APRN-CNP
4.9 out of 5

Renee Kovesci, APRN-CNP

  • Neurology
  • Nurse Practitioner
Accepting new patients
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
(614) 293-4969
Erica Dawson, PhD

Erica Dawson, PhD

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Neuropsychology
  • Psychologist

Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health

Accepting new patients
(614) 293-4969
Jessica Truelove, APRN-CNP
4.9 out of 5

Jessica Truelove, APRN-CNP

  • Neurology
  • Nurse Practitioner
Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care Gahanna
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care Dublin
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care Gahanna
(614) 293-4969
Sandra Kostyk, MD, PHD
4.9 out of 5

Sandra Kostyk, MD, PHD

  • Neurology
  • Physician

Clinical Professor of Neurology

Accepting new patients
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
(614) 293-4969
Douglas Scharre, MD
4.9 out of 5

Douglas Scharre, MD

  • Neurology
  • Physician

Clinical Professor of Neurology

Accepting new patients
  • Outpatient Care New Albany
  • Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurology in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
  • Neurology in Outpatient Care New Albany
(614) 293-4969
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J. Ian Castle, RN

  • Registered Nurse
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Jenny Icenhour, BA, CCRC

  • Clinical research manager
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Victoria Klee, MS, LCGC

  • Genetic counselor
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Nicole Vrettos, MD, CCRP

  • Clinical research manager

Our Locations

Neurology

in Martha Morehouse Outpatient Care
2050 Kenny Road
Pavilion 3rd Floor Suite 3100
Columbus, OH 43221
614-293-4969

Neurology

in Outpatient Care Gahanna
920 N. Hamilton Road
Suite 500
Gahanna, OH 43230
614-293-4969

Neurology

in Outpatient Care East
543 Taylor Ave.
Suite 1074
Columbus, OH 43203
614-293-4969
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