Atlanta Memory Assessment Clinic

Opens at 12:00 AM

Scheduling wait: 4-5 Weeks
Appointments: In-Person

Atlanta Memory Assessment Clinic

Grady’s Lee + White Outpatient Center is home to Atlanta’s regional Memory Assessment Center – one of just seven in Georgia. We diagnose and treat Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Connecting patients and their families to resources to improve quality of life and extend care at home.
The memory clinic at Lee + White is dedicated to the complex needs of patients with dementia and their loved ones. We take a collaborative approach to care and treat problems that result from medical conditions, including diseases like Alzheimer’s disease, vascular problems, and other neurological disorders.
We conduct comprehensive evaluations of cognitive function at the early stages of a problem, even as symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease begin to emerge. We can identify patients who may have risk factors for memory loss. And we have extensive experience providing outpatient care to persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as other types of dementia.

Location

Grady at Lee + White Outpatient Center 1000 White St SW Suite 104
Atlanta, Atlanta 30310
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Phone:404-616-4551

Fax:404-489-6517

Hours

Monday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Wednesday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

How do I schedule a memory assessment appointment?

Each year, Medicare-eligible adults should receive their Annual Wellness Visit (AWV), a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) reimbursable health screening. Primary Care Physicians (PCP) perform the AWV to determine risk factors for chronic illnesses, including dementia. The Mini-Cog™ is a non-invasive cognitive screening tool embedded in the AWV that takes about three minutes to complete. If a patient's Mini-Cog results indicate an impairment in memory or cognitive function, the PCP can refer the patient to their local Georgia Memory Net for further testing and a diagnostic visit with the trained provider. Alternatively, if the PCP conducts the Mini-Cog outside of the AWV or otherwise indicates notable impairment in memory, that provider may also refer the patient to the local Georgia Memory Net Memory Assessment Clinic.

Does this clinic accept insurance?

Grady provides the same quality of care to all patients – whether or not they have health insurance. However, all patients share some financial responsibility for that care. As a valued Grady patient, we want you to know and understand your financial responsibility for your visit or hospital stay. It’s important to bring your insurance card with you to each visit. We can help you understand your benefits and any responsibility you may have for deductibles, co-insurance, or co-payment at the time of service. Grady accepts private health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and workers’ compensation.

Meet the Atlanta Memory Assessment Clinic Team

Dr. Antoine R. Trammell, MD, MPH
Emory University School of Medicine Goizueta Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center
Pamela Barreto, MSW

More about Georgia Memory Net

Georgia Memory Net is a statewide early diagnosis and care program for Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, supported by the Georgia Department of Human Services’ (DHS) Georgia Alzheimer’s Project (GAP). Georgia Memory Net established five clinics in 2018 with $4 million in state health funds. Georgia Memory Net-supported outreach and training activities provide resources to Georgia physicians and medical professionals on how to use the Medicare-supported Annual Wellness Visit (AWV) to screen for early memory loss and cognitive decline. Primary Care Physicians (PCPs) are encouraged to refer patients who demonstrate signs of memory loss and cognitive decline to a regional Georgia Memory Net Memory Assessment Clinic.

At each Memory Assessment Clinic, trained clinicians do comprehensive diagnostic assessments and care planning. Each Memory Assessment Clinic has a Community Services Educator (CSE) who works with Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs), the Alzheimer’s Association and other organizations to provide education and support for Georgians living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, as well as their care partners. The Memory Assessment Clinics share diagnosis and care recommendations with the patient’s Primary Care Physician, so the provider is better prepared to treat the patient’s memory issues and cognitive decline. Georgia Memory Net expansion is anticipated in the future, so even more Georgians will have access to these vital diagnostic services.

Memory Testing & Diagnosis

Concerned About Memory Loss

Get started with Georgia Memory Net

Our diagnosis process…. peace of mind with a supportive process designed to ease anxiety and craft an actionable care plan for a clear path forward.

Patient Sees Primary Care Provider

Start with your trusted primary care provider for an initial evaluation.
In-person or Telehealth Appointment at Our Clinic

Based on your unique situation, an in-person or assisted Telehealth appointment will be provided.
Patient Receives Diagnosis & Care Plan

Our memory care experts will provide you with a clear diagnosis and personalized care plan.
Meeting With Community Services Educator

Connect with resources that support your journey with expert guidance.
Continues Care In Connection With Your Primary Care Provider

You will continue with ongoing care in partnership with your primary care provider.