Dementia Specialists & Neurologists in Chicago

This directory lists real, NPI-verified neurologists whose records show a Chicago practice or mailing address. It is an informational listing only. Named clinicians, clinics, and agencies do not endorse this page, and nothing here is a referral, ranking, or medical recommendation.

Use this list together with the broader Chicago care guide when you are lining up evaluations, follow-up visits, and in-home support. Confirm every office location, phone number, and new-patient policy directly with the practice before you travel.

Who appears on this Chicago specialist list

This NPI-verified Chicago list currently includes neurologists only. No geriatricians or geriatric psychiatrists appear in the verified local records used for this page.

Each name below comes from an official National Provider Identifier record and includes the specialty, address, and NPI number from that record. Addresses can be clinic suites, hospital-campus buildings, apartments, or post office boxes. Treat every address as a starting point to verify, not as a guarantee that the public clinic is at that exact spot.

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, which is why families often begin with a neurologist when memory, thinking, or behavior changes are hard to sort out. The CDC summarizes how Alzheimer's disease and other dementias differ. This page does not diagnose symptoms or recommend a treatment plan.

Neurologists with Near West Side Chicago addresses

Several NPI-verified neurologists list addresses on or near West Congress Parkway, West Harrison Street, West Taylor Street, and West Adams Street in Chicago ZIP code 60612.

• Nandini Abburi, neurologist. Address on record: 1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60612-3833. NPI: 1730618349.
• Hossam Abdelsalam, neurologist. Address on record: 1801 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612-4795. NPI: 1972543080.
• Andrew Ackell, neurologist. Address on record: 1650 W Adams St Apt 301, Chicago, IL 60612-3209. NPI: 1942793237. This record shows an apartment unit, so ask the office for the public clinic location before you visit.
• Mitra Afshari, neurologist. Address on record: 1725 W Harrison St Ste 1106, Chicago, IL 60612-3845. NPI: 1285998237.

When you call, read back the street address and suite number and ask whether that is where new memory-concern patients are seen. If the family also needs help at home after a hospital stay, hospital discharge care can be arranged separately from the specialist visit.

Neurologists with Near North Side and Streeterville addresses

Two NPI-verified neurologists list East Erie Street and East Huron Street addresses in Chicago ZIP code 60611, including one suite inside McGaw Pavilion.

• Scott Adney, neurologist. Address on record: 259 E Erie St Ste 1900, Chicago, IL 60611-3246. NPI: 1467847251.
• Jennifer Adrissi, neurologist. Address on record: 240 East Huron Street, McGaw Pavilion, Suite 1-203, Chicago, IL 60611. NPI: 1851782783.

Ask whether the suite on the NPI record is the same place used for new-patient cognitive evaluations, and whether a referral is required. Families often pair these appointments with memory care at home so daily routines stay familiar between visits.

Neurologists with a North Lake Shore Drive address

One NPI-verified neurologist lists a North Lake Shore Drive address in Chicago ZIP code 60657.

• Malik Adil, neurologist. Address on record: 2900 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60657-5640. NPI: 1174941488.

Because a hospital or large campus address may cover more than one clinic, ask the scheduler which floor or department handles memory and neurology visits. If overnight support is already part of the care plan, 24-hour live-in care is a separate service from the doctor's office.

Neurologists listed with a Chicago post office box

One NPI-verified neurologist is listed with a Chicago post office box rather than a street-level clinic address.

• Nazik Abuelgasim, neurologist. Address on record: PO Box 7412011, Chicago, IL 60674-2011. NPI: 1912494287.

A PO Box is a mailing address. Call or search with the NPI number to confirm the public office where patients are seen, and do not travel to a post office box for an appointment.

What to ask when you call a Chicago neurology office

Ask first whether the office evaluates memory, thinking, or other cognitive concerns in older adults and whether it is accepting new patients. Then confirm logistics so the first visit is usable for the family.

• Is the address on the NPI record the clinic where patients are seen, or only a billing or mailing address?
• Do you need a referral from a primary care clinician or insurer?
• Which insurance plans are accepted, and is there a self-pay option if coverage is unclear?
• How long is the wait for a new memory-related evaluation?
• What should we bring, such as a medication list, prior imaging or lab reports, and notes on day-to-day changes?
• Can a family member join in person or by phone if the patient has trouble describing recent events?
• Who should we call after the visit if home support, transportation, or a follow-up gap becomes the next problem?

Do not ask the scheduler for a diagnosis over the phone, and do not treat this checklist as medical advice. The goal is to confirm fit, access, and what the household should prepare.

Support in Chicago that complements a specialist visit

A neurologist visit answers clinical questions. It does not replace daily help with meals, bathing, companionship, or caregiver relief at home.

Many Chicago households add personal care or companion care while they wait for an appointment or after a care plan is set. Short-term respite care can give a family caregiver a planned break around long clinic days.

For education and local support programming, the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter is a statewide starting point. Illinois also describes in-home help for older adults through its Community Care Program overview. Those organizations and programs are listed as public resources only. They have not reviewed or endorsed this directory.

If you want a research-oriented clinic search in addition to a community neurologist, the National Institute on Aging maintains a directory of Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers. Use that tool to see current locations. Do not assume a research center is the same as the NPI addresses listed above.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these Chicago doctors are real?

Each clinician on this page has a National Provider Identifier number taken from the official NPI record used for this directory. Use the NPI to confirm the name, specialty, and listed address, then call the practice to confirm that the clinician still sees patients at a public Chicago office.

Does this page include geriatricians and geriatric psychiatrists in Chicago?

No. The verified local records available for this page are neurologists only. If you need a geriatrician or geriatric psychiatrist, ask the patient's primary care office or insurer for a current in-network name, then verify that person the same way: name, specialty, NPI, and public clinic address.

Why is a PO Box or apartment listed for some neurologists?

NPI records sometimes show a mailing address or a residential-style unit instead of a public suite. Nazik Abuelgasim is listed with a Chicago PO Box, and Andrew Ackell's record shows an apartment on West Adams Street. Ask for the street address where patients are actually seen before you go.

What should I say when I call about possible dementia?

State that you are scheduling a new-patient visit for memory or thinking concerns and ask whether that office handles those evaluations. Then confirm insurance, referral rules, wait times, and what records to bring. Do not expect a diagnosis on the phone.

Can I use this list as a referral or endorsement?

No. Listing an NPI-verified neurologist means only that the public record shows a Chicago address and a neurology specialty. It is not an endorsement by the clinician, a hospital, or any agency, and it is not a statement that the person is the right fit for a particular patient.

What if we need help at home before the neurology appointment?

Home support can start before, during, or after a specialist visit. Families in Chicago often look at companion care, personal care, respite, or memory care at home so daily routines stay safer while they wait. Those services are separate from the doctor's office and should be arranged on their own timeline.

Where else can Chicago families learn about Alzheimer's disease?

The CDC publishes plain-language background on Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, and the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter offers local education and support connections. Those sources can help a family prepare questions. They cannot replace a licensed clinician who has examined the person.