Memory Clinics & Alzheimer's Research Centers in New York

This page is a local directory of National Institute on Aging (NIA)–designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers with New York City addresses, plus related support and referral resources that serve the five boroughs. It is general information only. It is not a diagnosis, a treatment plan, or medical advice, and listing a center or agency does not mean that organization endorses this page or any related service.

Only resources from a verified local list appear below. If a hospital memory program, private practice, or upstate clinic is not named here, that is because it was not in that verified set—not because it does or does not provide care.

Alzheimer's in New York City at a Glance

The figures in this section are New York City estimates, not statewide New York counts.

U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates for New York City report 1,365,795 residents age 65 and older, including 172,659 residents age 85 and older. 402,938 seniors live alone. Median household income is $79,713. U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates

Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, but it is not the only cause. CDC overview of Alzheimer's and dementia Applying a commonly cited national Alzheimer's Association prevalence rate of about 1 in 9 people age 65 and older, an estimated 151,755 New York City residents may be living with Alzheimer's disease specifically. That number is a derived local estimate. It is not a figure the Census Bureau measures or publishes, and it is not a count of all-cause dementia.

NIA-Designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers

The NIA designates Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers at academic medical centers. Those centers support research and related work on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. They are not interchangeable with every community “memory clinic,” and appointment rules differ. Call before you go to ask whether they are accepting new clinical evaluations, whether a physician referral is required, and whether a visit is for care, research screening, or both. NIA-funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers · Alzheimers.gov on national research centers · NIA directory: find an Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

The three New York City centers below are listed with the addresses and phone numbers from that verified local resource set. Hours, parking, insurance participation, and wait times are not included here because they were not in the source material—ask the center directly.

Columbia University Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

NIA-designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Address: 622 West 168th St, Ph 18, Suite 400, New York, NY 10032
Phone: 212-305-2447

NYU Alzheimer's Disease Center

NIA-designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at NYU's Center for Cognitive Neurology.

Address: 145 East 32nd Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10016
Phone: 212-263-3257

Mount Sinai Alzheimer's Disease Research Center

NIA-designated Alzheimer's Disease Research Center at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.

Address: One Gustave Levy Place, Box 1230, New York, NY 10029
Phone: 212-241-8329

What a First Visit Typically Involves

The notes in this section are general orientation for families planning a first contact. They are not a description of any named center's official protocol, and they are not medical advice. Each program sets its own intake rules. Confirm details when you call.

Families often start with a phone screening. Staff may ask who is having memory or thinking changes, how long those changes have been noticeable, what other medical conditions are present, and whether a referring clinician is involved. This is also the time to ask:

whether a referral from a primary care clinician or neurologist is required
whether the appointment is a clinical evaluation, a research screening, or both
whether research participation, if offered, is optional
which records to send ahead of time
how long to allow for the visit, and whether a companion should attend
whether interpreter or accessibility services are available

People are commonly asked to bring photo identification, insurance information if they have it, a current list of medications and supplements, and prior medical records they already possess (for example, clinic notes or imaging reports). It also helps to write down concrete examples of day-to-day changes—missed bills, repeated questions, getting lost on familiar routes, or trouble managing medications—and roughly when those changes began. A family member or close friend who has seen those changes over time is often the most useful companion.

A first visit is usually an information-gathering appointment. You should not assume it will produce a same-day diagnosis, a particular scan, a medication decision, or enrollment in a study. After you attend, ask the center how findings will be shared, who will follow up, and what the next administrative step is. If you need help deciding whether a research center, a community support program, or both is the right first call, the helpline in the next section can help you sort options without replacing a clinician's judgment.

Community Support Serving the Five Boroughs

Not every family needs a research-center appointment as the first step. Education, support groups, and care consultation are available locally through the Alzheimer's Association chapter that serves New York City.

Alzheimer's Association - New York City Chapter

Free support groups, care consultations, and a 24/7 helpline serving all five boroughs. No street address was included in the verified listing.

Phone: 800-272-3900
Web: alz.org/nyc

Care Managers and Elder Law Referrals

Some families also look for a professional care manager or an elder law attorney after a memory evaluation is underway. Rather than naming individual firms that have not been personally vetted for this page, use these national directories and confirm credentials, fees, and New York experience yourself.

Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) directory — searchable national directory of professional geriatric / aging life care managers.
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) directory — searchable national directory of elder law attorneys.

How to Use This Directory

Use the phone numbers above to ask about referrals, records, and whether a first appointment is appropriate. Verify the address and suite when you schedule; campus buildings can be large, and this page does not include travel or parking instructions.

This directory does not recommend one center over another, does not rank wait times or outcomes, and does not speak for Columbia University, NYU, Mount Sinai, the Alzheimer's Association, NAELA, ALCA, or the NIA. Those organizations have not reviewed or endorsed this page. For questions about symptoms, diagnosis, or treatment, speak with a qualified clinician.