Memory & Dementia
Dementia Evaluation
A dementia evaluation is a structured process designed to answer three questions: is there a measurable change in cognition, what is the most likely cause, and what can be treated or supported.
Memory & Dementia Care In Person or by Telehealth
See a neurologist in person in Crystal Lake, Woodstock, or Lake Geneva—or, when clinically appropriate, schedule a telehealth visit from anywhere in Illinois or Wisconsin. Family members and caregivers may participate when appropriate.
In-Person Neurology Visits
In-person appointments are available at our three office locations in Crystal Lake, Illinois; Woodstock, Illinois; and Lake Geneva, Wisconsin.
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Woodstock, Illinois
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Telehealth Neurology Visits
Telehealth neurology appointments are available to patients located anywhere in Illinois or Wisconsin. You do not need to live near an office, but you must be physically located in Illinois or Wisconsin at the time of the appointment.
Telehealth may be appropriate for selected neurological evaluations and follow-up care. Some concerns require an in-person neurological examination or testing.
Learn about telehealth neurology →What the visit generally includes
- Detailed history of the memory or thinking changes over time
- Input from a family member or close friend when possible
- Review of medications, sleep, mood, and other medical conditions
- Neurological examination
- Cognitive and memory testing
- Laboratory studies
- Brain imaging when appropriate
- Additional testing, including biomarkers, when clinically indicated
Supporting someone with memory loss?
The Illinois Dementia Guide provides free, practical guidance for Illinois families navigating memory concerns, dementia evaluation, caregiving and planning.
Explore the Illinois Dementia Guide →How to prepare
- Bring a complete list of medications and supplements
- Bring prior records, imaging reports, and laboratory results if available
- Bring a family member or friend who has observed the changes
- Write down specific examples and when they began
What you should leave with
You should understand what may be causing the symptoms, why any testing is being performed, and what the plan is going forward.
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Schedule a Neurology Appointment
Choose the scheduling line for the state where you will be located for your appointment.
In-Person Neurology Visits
Available at three office locations:
Crystal Lake, Illinois
Woodstock, Illinois
Lake Geneva, Wisconsin
Telehealth Neurology Visits
Telehealth neurology appointments are available to patients located anywhere in Illinois or Wisconsin. You do not need to live near an office, but you must be physically located in Illinois or Wisconsin at the time of the appointment.
Learn about telehealth neurology →Call to schedule
Illinois appointments: 815-337-7100. Wisconsin appointments: 262-245-0535.
Choose your visit
Our office will confirm whether an in-person or telehealth visit is appropriate and provide the details.
Insurance and referrals
Insurance participation and referral requirements vary by plan. Our office will confirm what your plan requires before your visit.
If you believe you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek emergency medical attention.