Dementia Specialists & Neurologists in Tucson

Families in Tucson often start with a neurologist when they need a medical evaluation for memory or thinking changes. This directory lists NPI-verified neurologists with practice addresses in Tucson. It is not a ranking, not a complete roster of every clinician in the city, and not an endorsement of any doctor, clinic, or agency.

This page does not diagnose conditions or recommend treatments. For broader local aging and in-home support context, start with the Tucson care guide.

How This Tucson Directory Is Organized

This page groups NPI-verified Tucson neurologists by the street area of their listed practice address so families can start close to home. The verified set below includes neurologists only. No geriatricians or geriatric psychiatrists appear in this NPI list, so ask a primary care clinician if you also need those specialties.

Addresses and NPI numbers come from National Plan and Provider Enumeration System records. Call the office to confirm that the clinician is accepting new patients, that the address is current, and that the practice evaluates the concern you want to discuss.

Neurologists on North Campbell Avenue

Four NPI-verified neurologists list Tucson practice addresses on North Campbell Avenue. Two nearby street numbers appear in the records: 1625 N Campbell Ave and 1501 N Campbell Ave.

• Isam Alannouf, neurologist

  1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719-4330

  NPI: 1972431815

• Hanan Alsakka, neurologist

  1501 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85724-0001

  NPI: 1821886391

• Shahini Ananth, neurologist

  1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719-4330

  NPI: 1275381204

• Paige Awtrey, neurologist

  1625 N Campbell Ave, Tucson, AZ 85719-4330

  NPI: 1275461295

Neurologists on East Carondelet Drive

Two NPI-verified neurologists list a Tucson practice address at 6567 E Carondelet Dr, Suite 305. Confirm suite, scheduling, and insurance details directly with the office before you visit.

• Lloyd Anderson, neurologist

  6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305, Tucson, AZ 85710-2156

  NPI: 1467432237

• Melinda Arthur, neurologist

  6567 E Carondelet Dr Ste 305, Tucson, AZ 85710-6160

  NPI: 1801474648

Neurologist on East Ajo Way

One NPI-verified neurologist lists a Tucson practice address on East Ajo Way. The record includes Building 100 at that location.

• Lamees Alzyoud, neurologist

  2800 E Ajo Way Bldg 100, Tucson, AZ 85713-6204

  NPI: 1114583424

Neurologist on East River Road

One NPI-verified neurologist lists a Tucson practice address on East River Road. Ask the office whether this is the correct site for new memory-related evaluations.

• Anwar Badruddoja, neurologist

  2450 E River Rd, Tucson, AZ 85718-6522

  NPI: 1891779872

What to Ask When Calling a Tucson Neurology Office

When you call a Tucson neurology office, ask whether the practice evaluates memory or cognitive concerns, whether a referral is required, how long new patients typically wait, which insurance plans are accepted, and what records to send ahead. Those questions help you find a workable appointment without relying on this page for medical advice.

Useful follow-up questions include:

• Is this clinician accepting new adult patients at the Tucson address in the NPI record?
• Do we need a referral from primary care, and what notes or imaging should we request in advance?
• Can a family member attend the visit, and is an interpreter available if we need one?
• How should we describe day-to-day changes (sleep, medications, falls, driving, or managing bills) without expecting a diagnosis over the phone?
• What is the cancellation policy, and is telehealth offered for follow-up only or for a first visit?

Bring a current medication list, a short timeline of changes you have noticed, and copies of recent test results if you already have them. The office can tell you what it actually needs. This directory cannot interpret symptoms or recommend a workup.

Home Support While You Work With a Specialist

In-home support can help Tucson families manage daily routines while they wait for, or follow, a neurology visit. Help at home is based on practical needs such as supervision, personal care, and caregiver rest, not on a diagnosis from this page.

Memory care at home can add structure, cues, and consistent routines. Companion care can help with safety, meals, and meaningful activity during the day. Respite care gives family caregivers scheduled time off. If a hospital stay is part of the evaluation, hospital discharge care can support the first days back at home.

Some Arizona families later look at Medicaid long-term care when needs grow. For a general overview of the Arizona Long Term Care System, see this Arizona Long Term Care System summary. Confirm eligibility and application steps with the program itself.

National Alzheimer's Information and Research Centers

Reliable national sources explain Alzheimer's disease, related dementias, and how to look up research centers. Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, but it is not the only cause, so a neurology visit is about evaluation, not a label from a website.

The CDC overview of Alzheimer's disease and related dementias is a starting point for families who want plain-language background before an appointment. The National Institute on Aging also maintains a tool to find Alzheimer's Disease Research Centers. Use that finder to see which centers exist; this Tucson directory does not claim a local research-center affiliation for any named clinician.

Frequently Asked Questions

How were these Tucson neurologists verified?

Each clinician above is listed with an NPI number and a Tucson practice address from NPI registry data. Call the office to confirm that the address, specialty focus, and new-patient status are still current. Listing a name is not a referral.

Are there geriatricians or geriatric psychiatrists on this Tucson list?

No. This verified set includes neurologists only. If you want geriatric medicine or geriatric psychiatry, ask a primary care clinician for a local referral. Do not assume a neurologist, geriatrician, or psychiatrist is interchangeable.

What should I ask when I call a Tucson neurologist about memory changes?

Ask whether the office evaluates cognitive or memory concerns, whether a referral is required, typical new-patient wait time, which insurance plans are accepted, and what records to send. You can also ask if a family member may attend. Do not expect a diagnosis on the phone.

Do I need a diagnosis before arranging help at home in Tucson?

This page cannot diagnose anyone, and families often arrange practical help based on daily needs while medical evaluation continues. Options such as companion care, memory care at home, or respite can be discussed around safety, bathing, meals, and caregiver rest rather than around a website label.

Does a listed doctor or clinic endorse this service?

No. Names and addresses appear because they are NPI-verified Tucson neurologists. Nothing on this page means that a named doctor, clinic, or agency personally endorses this service.

Where can I read more about Alzheimer's disease before an appointment?

Use national public-health and research pages rather than informal lists. The CDC explains Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and the National Institute on Aging provides a research-center finder. Bring questions from that reading to your clinician instead of using articles as a diagnosis.