Hawaii Memory Disorders Center & Alzheimer’s Research Unit is recognized internationally as well as locally for
-Dedicated to caring for patients with memory loss by a fully integrated multidisciplinary team of specialists (neurologist, geriatrician, brain cognitive rehab, preventive lifestyle brain health) and researchers
-Funded by NIH to conduct research on Alzheimer’s Disease
-Partner with global partners to conduct research to develop better treatments for Alzheimer’s
-First in Hawaii to offer patients groundbreaking innovative research treatments in phase I, II, III and IV clinical trials
-First in Hawaii to offer patients any new drugs approved by FDA like Aduhelm and Leqembi (since 2019) and successfully treated and monitor patients for safety Clinical Trials available at Hawaii Memory Disorders Center & Alzheimer’s Research Unit
-Leader in educating other physicians, residents, medical students, and community in this field Publications by Specialists & Researchers
The evaluation to diagnose memory disorders and dementia may include an MRI of the Brain, EEG, laboratory tests and neuropsychology testing. Each patient is unique and medical workups will vary depending on the patient’s medical history and clinical presentation. Once the evaluation for the patient is complete, the multidisciplinary team will discuss the findings with the patient and family. Together we formulate an individualized plan for treatment and management. Plans can include medications and lifestyle recommendations. Teaching includes nutritional counseling, physical exercise, and brain stimulation exercises that focus on improving brain health. Care for the caregivers is a vital part of the Memory Disorders Center program and includes education, counseling, coordination of care and access to resources in the community. We understand the challenges of facing these issues. Therefore, we work closely with and support Hawaii’s local support group to be sure you do not feel alone in this journey.
Director, Memory Disorders Center Principal Investigator, Alzheimer’s Research Unit Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience Clinical Professor of Medicine (Neurology), Graduate Faculty, Clinical & Translational Research University of Hawaii John Burns School of Medicine Fellowship: Clinical Research & Neurophysiology, NINDS, NIH Neurology Residency: University of Utah School of Medicine
Neurology
Neuroscience Chair
Director, Memory Disorders Center, Comprehensive Epilepsy Center, Neuro COVID Clinic, Center for Neuromodulation, Hawaii Pacific Neuroscience
Principal Investigator, Clinical Research Center, BRITL (Brain Research, Innovation & Translation Labs) BCI (Brain Computer Interface) & Brain Mapping Lab
Clinical Professor of Medicine (Neurology), Graduate Faculty, Clinical & Translational Research, University of Hawai`i John A. Burns School of Medicine
Our team is committed to reducing the disparity in health status of its racial and ethnic minority, rural, low-income, and other underserved populations. We have therefore focused our efforts in caring for underserved, minority, diverse patient populations. Click to review our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and work undertaken by Center for Neuroscience Diversity especially for the Asian Americans and Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Population (AANHPI).
