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Memory Disorders and Cognitive Neurology

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Our expert team provides comprehensive, coordinated care for those affected by memory, attention, language and other cognitive concerns.

Our specialists help individuals who have mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer's disease, Lewy body disease, frontotemporal lobar degeneration, Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease and other less common neurodegenerative conditions or a family history of dementia and are concerned about their risks. We also see patient with cognitive problems due to traumatic brain injury (TBI). 

Meet Our Team

​​Image of Dr. Sonja Blum

Sonja Blum​ MD PhD
Behavioral Neurologist

Image of Ryan Smelcer

Ryan Smelcer PA
Neurology Physician
A​ssistant

Image of Katie Spangler

Katie Spangler MD
Neurology

​​Image of Marie Tomasi

Marie Tomasi MD
Neurology

Image of Kelly Brandt

Kelly Brandt ACNP
Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Image of Dr. James Van Hoven

James Van Hoven PhD
Neuropsychology

​​Image of Dr. Benjamin Hunter

Benjamin Hunter PhD
Neuropsychology

Image of Dr. Sarah Kortenkamp

Sarah Kortenkamp PhD
Neuropsychology

Image of Dr. Jason Kanz

Jason Kanz PhD
Neuropsychology

​​​Image of Dr. Peter Keenan

Peter Keenan PhD
Neuropsychology

Image of Dr. Ekaterina Keifer

Ekaterina Keifer PhD
Neuropsychology

Image of Dr. Rafael Medina-Flores

Rafael Medina-Flores MD
Neuropathology

Image of Anna Cisler

Anna Cisler MS
Genetic counselor

Image of Rachel Haupt-Harrington

Rachel Haupt-Harrington NP
Genetics Nurse Practitioner

Image of Aanuoluwa Abiola

Aanuoluwa Abiola MD
Geriatrics


​​Image of Patty Heller

Patty Heller
Social Worker

Image of Kylie Bickford

Kylie Bickford CCC-SLP
Speech Pathology

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Memory Clinic 

Our multidisciplinary team includes a neurologist actively involved in research relating to memory disorders, aging, and long-term memory, along with neuropsychologists, genetic counselors, social workers, speech and language pathologists specialized in cognitive remediation and other health care professionals. They work together to determine the cause of your memory impairment, and advise you and your family on the best treatment plan​.

Your care team develops an individualized care plan and makes referrals to appropriate community resources. We also work closely with referring primary care physicians and geriatricians to coordinate your medical and memory care.

Your First Visit

For your first visit, we recommend that you bring a loved one or caregiver with you who can help answer questions about your memory changes and take notes. We also ask you to request that your primary care or referring provider send us ​your medical history and copies of any prior brain scans and neurological evaluations, blood work, spinal tap results or any other aspect of workup you had for this issue. Your visit will include:

  • A consult with an experienced ​neurologist who is an expert in dementia diagnosis and treatment
  • A detailed review of your medical history, including past and present brain scans
  • A neurological examination
  • Cognitive testing to assess memory, language, attention, executive function and visuospatial function
  • Diagnostic testing, including blood tests, brain MRI, PET scan and cerebrospinal fluid testing, if needed
  • Development of a treatment plan that may include medications to slow memory loss, non-pharmacological approaches, psychotherapy or cognitive therapy
  • Counseling to discuss questions and to review your doctor's recommendations
  • Counseling regarding participation in clinical trials for patients interested in pursuing more advanced treatments. If we do not have a clinical trial that fits you, we will review statewide and regional options for access to clinical trials most appropriate for your condition. 
  • Reviewing brain health strategies​, including diet, exercise and supplements​

Clinical Research

If you are interested in learning more about our clinical trials program and the Marshfield Memory Registry, fill out the interest form below and one of research team members will contact you.​​

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Sign up for Marshfield​ ​Memory Registry



Meet Our Team

​​Image of Dr. Sonja Blum

Sonja Blum​ MD PhD
Behavioral Neurologist

Image of Ryan Smelcer

Ryan Smelcer PA
Neurology Physician
A​ssistant

Image of Katie Spangler

Katie Spangler MD
Neurology

​​Image of Marie Tomasi

Marie Tomasi MD
Neurology

Image of Kelly Brandt

Kelly Brandt ACNP
Neurology Nurse Practitioner

Image of Dr. James Van Hoven

James Van Hoven PhD
Neuropsychology

​​Image of Dr. Benjamin Hunter

Benjamin Hunter PhD
Neuropsychology

Image of Dr. Sarah Kortenkamp

Sarah Kortenkamp PhD
Neuropsychology

Image of Dr. Jason Kanz

Jason Kanz PhD
Neuropsychology

​​​Image of Dr. Peter Keenan

Peter Keenan PhD
Neuropsychology

Image of Dr. Ekaterina Keifer

Ekaterina Keifer PhD
Neuropsychology

Image of Dr. Rafael Medina-Flores

Rafael Medina-Flores MD
Neuropathology

Image of Anna Cisler

Anna Cisler MS
Genetic counselor

Image of Rachel Haupt-Harrington

Rachel Haupt-Harrington NP
Genetics Nurse Practitioner

Image of Aanuoluwa Abiola

Aanuoluwa Abiola MD
Geriatrics


​​Image of Patty Heller

Patty Heller
Social Worker

Image of Kylie Bickford

Kylie Bickford CCC-SLP
Speech Pathology

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