Dementia Specialists & Neurologists in Columbus

This directory lists real, NPI-verified neurologists practicing in Columbus so families can start outreach by area. It does not diagnose memory changes, recommend one clinician over another, or claim that any doctor or clinic endorses this website. For a wider view of local aging and in-home support options, start with the Columbus care guide.

Each listing below shows the clinician name, registered neurology specialty, practice address, and National Provider Identifier (NPI) from the federal registry extract used for this page. Call the office to confirm whether it evaluates adults with memory or thinking changes, whether it is accepting new patients, and whether a referral is required.

How this Columbus specialist directory is organized

This page groups NPI-verified Columbus neurologists by the street corridor on their registry address so you can begin with offices closer to home. The verified set provided for this page includes neurologists only.

No geriatricians or geriatric psychiatrists appear in the current NPI-verified Columbus list. If you want those specialties, ask the primary care office for a local referral and verify the receiving clinician's specialty when you call.

Addresses are shown as listed in the registry. This page does not publish phone numbers, hospital affiliations, or insurance details, because those items were not part of the verified extract.

Neurologists on Olentangy River Road

Two NPI-verified neurologists list Columbus practice addresses on Olentangy River Road. Confirm with each office whether the location still matches the registry and whether the practice sees older adults with cognitive concerns.

• James Addington, neurologist, 3535 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43214-3908. NPI 1467741082.
• John Allred, neurologist, 3525 Olentangy River Rd Ste 5380, Columbus, OH 43214-3937. NPI 1356796866.

Neurologists on West 12th Avenue

Two NPI-verified neurologists list Columbus practice addresses on West 12th Avenue. Ask whether the floor or suite on the registry is the correct scheduling location before you travel.

• Amir Adeli, neurologist, 395 W 12th Ave, Columbus, OH 43210-1267. NPI 1841427143.
• Brett Alldredge, neurologist, 395 W 12th Ave Fl 3, Columbus, OH 43210-1267. NPI 1538435979.

Neurologists on Ackerman Road

Two NPI-verified neurologists list Columbus practice addresses on Ackerman Road. When you call, ask whether new memory evaluations are scheduled at the Ackerman Road site or at another campus.

• Anahita Adeli, neurologist, 700 Ackerman Rd, Columbus, OH 43202-1559. NPI 1336303619.
• Punit Agrawal, neurologist, 700 Ackerman Rd Ste 2120, Columbus, OH 43202-1559. NPI 1578787990.

Neurologists on South 18th Street and Children's Drive

Two NPI-verified neurologists list Columbus practice addresses on South 18th Street and Children's Drive. Those street locations can serve different age groups than a typical adult memory clinic, so ask directly whether the practice evaluates older adults before you book.

• Samiah Al-Zaidy, neurologist, 555 S 18th St, Columbus, OH 43205-2654. NPI 1043588494.
• Dara Albert, neurologist, 700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205-2664. NPI 1174811129.

What to ask when you call a Columbus neurology office

When you call a Columbus neurology office, ask whether the practice evaluates adults with memory or thinking changes, whether a referral is required, and how long new-patient waits currently run. Keep the first call short and focused on fit, not on getting a diagnosis over the phone.

Useful questions include:

• Do you evaluate older adults for memory loss, confusion, or suspected cognitive change?
• Is a referral from a primary care clinician required?
• Are you accepting new patients at the address listed in the NPI registry?
• What records should we bring, such as medication lists, prior imaging, or notes from other clinicians?
• Who should attend the first visit, and how long does that visit usually last?
• Do you coordinate findings with the primary care office and any in-home caregivers?

Do not use a phone screening as a substitute for an in-person or scheduled clinical evaluation. Office staff can tell you about scheduling and records. They cannot, and should not, diagnose a condition during an inquiry call.

Pairing specialist visits with home support in Columbus

Home support can help a person stay safer between neurology visits while families handle transportation, daily routines, and caregiver rest. Specialist appointments answer clinical questions. They do not replace day-to-day help at home.

If memory changes are already affecting daily life, memory care at home can add familiar-structure support around meals, cues, and supervision. Families who need a break after long appointment days often look at respite care. If the main need is companionship, reminders, or help staying engaged, companion care may be a closer fit than a medical appointment.

After a hospital stay, some households also add hospital discharge care so follow-up visits, medications, and home safety are not left to one exhausted caregiver. None of the clinicians named on this page are described here as partners of those services.

Background reading before a memory-related appointment

Federal public-health pages can help families learn basic terms before a Columbus neurology visit without turning a website into a diagnosis. The CDC overview of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias explains how Alzheimer's disease differs from typical aging and why a clinical evaluation matters.

Families who want to ask a local clinician about research-oriented evaluations can also review the NIA directory of Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers. Those national pages describe research networks. They do not replace a Columbus office's own scheduling rules, and they do not mean any doctor listed above is part of a specific research center.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find a neurologist in Columbus for possible memory changes?

Start with the NPI-verified neurologists listed by street area on this page, then call to ask whether that office evaluates adults with memory or thinking concerns. Use the Columbus hub if you also need home-support options while you wait for an appointment.

Are the doctors on this page NPI-verified?

Yes. Each clinician above is listed with a National Provider Identifier from the federal registry extract used for this directory, along with a Columbus practice address and a neurology specialty. Verification here covers identity, specialty, and address in that extract. It does not confirm current appointment availability.

Why are there no geriatricians or geriatric psychiatrists on this list?

The current NPI-verified set for this page includes neurologists only. No geriatricians or geriatric psychiatrists were part of that extract, so none are named here. Ask the primary care office for a referral if you specifically need geriatric medicine or geriatric psychiatry.

What should I ask when I call a Columbus neurology office?

Ask whether the practice sees older adults for cognitive concerns, whether a referral is required, whether the registry address is the correct scheduling site, and what records to bring. Do not expect office staff to diagnose anyone by phone.

Some addresses are on Children's Drive or South 18th Street. Do those offices see older adults?

This page cannot assign an age group beyond the registered neurology specialty. Two listings use South 18th Street and Children's Drive addresses, which may or may not be adult memory practices. Call first and ask whether the office evaluates older adults before you schedule.

Does listing a doctor mean that clinician endorses this website?

No. A real local listing is not an endorsement, partnership, or referral relationship. The named neurologists and their clinics have not been described here as recommending this service.

Can home care help while we wait for a specialist appointment in Columbus?

Yes, home support can cover daily safety and caregiver relief while you wait for a neurology visit, but it is not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Families often combine a specialist search with memory care at home or respite care so one delayed appointment does not leave household needs unmet.