Dementia Specialists & Neurologists in Memphis

Families seeking specialty evaluation for memory or thinking changes in Memphis can start with the NPI-verified neurologists listed below, grouped by the street or campus on each public record. This page is a local directory only. It does not diagnose anyone, recommend a treatment, or claim that any named doctor, clinic, or agency endorses this service.

For a broader view of local aging and in-home options, see the Memphis city care guide. Alzheimer's disease is a common cause of dementia, and the CDC overview of Alzheimer's and dementia explains the difference in plain language.

NPI-verified neurologists in Memphis

This directory lists eight neurologists whose National Provider Identifier (NPI) records show a Memphis practice or mailing location. All eight are listed as neurologists. No geriatricians or geriatric psychiatrists appear in this verified set, so a family that specifically wants those specialties should ask a current clinician or insurer for another referral.

Addresses and NPI numbers below come from those public records. Phone numbers are not included here because they were not part of the verified data. Call the office through your insurer directory, hospital operator, or another public listing, then confirm the address and NPI before you book.

Union Avenue neurologists

Three NPI-verified neurologists list practice addresses on Union Avenue in Memphis. Union Avenue is a dense medical corridor, so confirm the suite number when you schedule.

• Bola Adamolekun - Neurologist. Address: 1211 Union Ave Ste 330, Memphis, TN 38104-6655. NPI: 1104816990.
• Mansour Afshani - Neurologist. Address: 1211 Union Ave Ste 400, Memphis, TN 38104-6656. NPI: 1447395454.
• Khalid Alsherbini - Neurologist. Address: 1265 Union Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-3415. NPI: 1720309248.

Ask whether the suite you are given matches the NPI address, especially at 1211 Union Ave, where two neurologists are listed in different suites.

Eastmoreland, Madison, and Monroe Avenue neurologists

Three more NPI-verified neurologists list street addresses on Eastmoreland Avenue, Madison Avenue, and Monroe Avenue in Memphis. These locations are separate from the Union Avenue suites above.

• Christopher Adams - Neurologist. Address: 1325 Eastmoreland Ave Ste 101, Memphis, TN 38104-3507. NPI: 1336672476.
• Shameela Ahmed - Neurologist. Address: 880 Madison Ave, Memphis, TN 38103-3409. NPI: 1790971885.
• Andrei Alexandrov - Neurologist. Address: 855 Monroe Ave, Memphis, TN 38103-4901. NPI: 1861526915.

When you call, read the street and suite back to the scheduler. A hospital campus can have several buildings on nearby streets, and the NPI record is the listing this page can verify.

University of Tennessee and mailing-address listings

Two NPI-verified neurologists list a University of Tennessee location or a Memphis post office box rather than a public-facing clinic suite. Use these records to verify identity, then ask the office for the visit address patients actually use.

• Vivek Batra - Neurologist. Address: University of Tennessee, Memphis, TN 38163. NPI: 1437774585.
• Hugh Barnett - Neurologist. Address: PO Box 1000, Memphis, TN 38148-0001. NPI: 1518062462.

A P.O. box is a mailing address, not a clinic you can walk into. If you reach an office for Hugh Barnett, ask for the physical location of new-patient visits before you travel.

What to ask when you call a Memphis neurology office

When you call a Memphis neurology office, confirm you have the right clinician, then ask how new patients with memory or thinking concerns are scheduled. Keep a notebook handy so a second family member can hear the same answers.

Questions that help a first call stay useful:

• Is this the office for the neurologist with NPI [read the number from this page]?
• Do you evaluate adults for memory, thinking, or cognitive concerns, or do you only see other neurology conditions?
• Do you need a referral from a primary care clinician, and what records should we send ahead?
• What is the wait for a new patient visit, and is there a cancellation list?
• Which street entrance, suite, and parking area should we use?
• Which insurance plans do you bill, and do you see Medicare patients?
• Can a family member attend and take notes?
• After the visit, how do you share findings with our primary care clinician or home-care team?

Do not expect a diagnosis or treatment plan over the phone. The goal of the call is to confirm identity, logistics, and whether a visit is even the right type of appointment.

Coordinating specialist visits with in-home care

Neurology appointments and in-home support can run on parallel tracks so daily routines stay safer while you wait for, or follow up after, a clinic visit. A neurologist evaluates and advises. Home-care aides do not diagnose or prescribe, but they can help with supervision, personal care, and rest for family caregivers.

Families in Memphis often combine clinic follow-up with memory care at home for structured daily support, personal care for bathing and dressing help, or companion care for supervision and meaningful activity. Overnight or extended coverage is described on our 24-hour live-in care page. If one caregiver is going to the appointment and another needs a break, respite care can fill that gap. After a hospital stay, hospital discharge care can help with the first days back home.

Bring a current medication list, a short timeline of changes you have noticed, and glasses or hearing aids to the neurology visit. Ask the office whether they will accept notes from a home-care aide about sleep, meals, wandering, or missed medications.

Alzheimer's research centers and clinical studies

Families who want research-oriented Alzheimer's care can look up National Institute on Aging-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers and related study listings. Those centers are national resources, not Memphis clinic endorsements, and enrollment rules vary by study.

Start with the NIA directory of Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers and the federal overview of national Alzheimer's research centers. Ask any Memphis neurologist you see whether they refer to research programs and what travel or eligibility would involve. Participation is optional and separate from ordinary clinical care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the NPI-verified neurologists in Memphis on this page?

The verified names are Bola Adamolekun, Christopher Adams, Mansour Afshani, Shameela Ahmed, Andrei Alexandrov, Khalid Alsherbini, Hugh Barnett, and Vivek Batra. Each is listed as a neurologist with a Memphis NPI address. Suite, street, campus, or P.O. box details appear in the sections above.

Does this list include geriatricians or geriatric psychiatrists in Memphis?

No. This verified set includes neurologists only. If you specifically need a geriatrician or geriatric psychiatrist, ask your primary care clinician, insurer, or one of these neurology offices for a referral. Do not assume a neurologist offers geriatric psychiatry services unless the office says so.

What should I ask when I call a Memphis neurologist's office?

Confirm the clinician's name and NPI, the visit street address, referral rules, wait times, and whether the practice sees patients for memory or thinking concerns. Also ask about insurance, who may attend, and how records are shared. The office should not diagnose anyone by phone, and this page does not either.

Why is there no phone number next to each doctor?

The verified records used for this directory include name, specialty, address, and NPI number, not a phone number. Use your insurer, a hospital operator, or another public listing to place the call, then match the NPI and street address before you accept an appointment.

How can I confirm a Memphis neurologist's NPI number?

Read the NPI from the listing above and ask the scheduler to confirm it. Bola Adamolekun is 1104816990, Christopher Adams is 1336672476, Mansour Afshani is 1447395454, Shameela Ahmed is 1790971885, Andrei Alexandrov is 1861526915, Khalid Alsherbini is 1720309248, Hugh Barnett is 1518062462, and Vivek Batra is 1437774585. If the numbers do not match, you may have reached a different clinician with a similar name.

Can in-home care help while we wait to see a neurologist in Memphis?

Yes. Clinic wait times and home support are separate. While you wait, families often arrange companion help, personal care, respite, or memory-focused support at home so daily routines stay more manageable. Home care does not replace a medical evaluation.

Does a name on this page mean the doctor endorses this website?

No. Listing a real local neurologist from public NPI data is not an endorsement by that person, clinic, hospital, or university. It is also not a ranking, a quality score, or a claim that the clinician specializes only in dementia.