Parkinsonian Dementia
Cognitive impairment is a common feature of movement disorders such as Parkinson’s Disease (PD), Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP), Multiple System Atrophy (MSA), Corticobasal Syndrome (CBS) and Huntington’s disease (HD).
Same Day Consultation
At Dementech Neurosciences, we endeavour to see you on the same day, if possible. You no longer have to wait to be seen by an expert and can be seen alongside your journey with the NHS, With your consent, we can also share the full consultation report with your GP.
Same Day Tests, Assessments & Scans
The consultation will begin with an assessment, followed by a diagnosis. Once you have received your diagnosis, you will be given a management plan and will be prescribed with medication. You will also receive a full consultation report.
Video Consultations Available
Dementech Neurosciences is now offering tele consultations to patients who are unable to physically attend our clinic on Wimpole street.
We will be conducting these calls through Skype, FaceTime and WhatsApp call/Video call.
Prices start from £485
Prices for an hour-long consultation start at £485. Each follow up appointment will cost £285. We always maintain full transparency about our costs.
Parkinsonian Dementia Symptoms
People with PD dementia (PDD) may experience changes in memory, concentration and judgment; trouble interpreting visual information; visual hallucinations; delusions, especially paranoid ideas; depression, irritability and anxiety; and sleep disturbances, including excessive daytime drowsiness and rapid eye movement (REM) sleep disorder.
Memory problems can occur even at the early stage of PD greatly affecting the quality of life. Similar cognitive impairment occurs in atypical Parkinsonism such as PSP, MSA and CBS. HD also causes a decline in thinking and reasoning skills, including memory, concentration, judgment and ability to plan and organise.
Initial Assessment & Diagnostic Testing
1. Consultation
Initial consultation with a specialist physician.
2. Assessment
Appointment with a neuropsychologist in the Neuropsychiatric Laboratory for computerized, detailed assessments of cognitive deficits and other neuropsychiatric issues associated with dementia.
3. Testing
Blood tests and imaging scans, outsourced to the highest quality and convenient centres in London.
4. Follow-up
When all results are available, a 2nd consultation with the doctor, where clinical diagnosis & follow-up strategy are discussed and explained.
It is perfectly normal to have occasional memory lapses and to lose things. It is normal to forget why we have gone upstairs, or to come back from a shopping trip without the very thing we went for. It is normal to have to search our brain for a name, sometimes. Our normal memory may suffer from impaired function through inattention, information overload or mild depression from time to time.
Unless there is something wrong, we retain a huge store of general (semantic) knowledge, an ability to plan and manage our affairs and, under normal circumstances anyway, we retain our orientation in time and place.
Parkinsonian Dementia Diagnosis
We use cutting-edge technology CANTAB to assess the severity of cognitive deficits in people with Parkinsonian dementia. This enables us to provide an early diagnosis of cognitive impairment and effectively manage it.
Parkinsonian Dementia Treatment
At Dementech Neurosciences, we offer a multidisciplinary approach to treat all the variety of symptoms of Parkinsonian Dementia.
We have in-house speech and language therapist, occupational therapist, dietitian, psychologist and psychiatrist to manage effectively cognitive symptoms.
Hear From Our Happy Patients
Have had nothing but kindness and professionalism from Dementech and all their staff. From their initial guidance by Shakeela, through to staff conducting the MRI tests and Dr. Lucio D'Anna for his expertise clarity of explanation, compassion and consideration. Special mention to Zobia, who saved the day with her quick thinking that helped my mother-in-law to obtain extended care. Overall a perfect experience. Cannot recommend them enough.N Mohamed
My family and I experienced one of the hardest times of our lives having to deal with my wife’s deteriorating condition. I would like to personally thank the lovely young lady Zobiaa from Dementech, for showering us with compassion, empathy and genuine care and concern. Her professionalism, high-level customer service and communication, eye for detail, and willingness to go the extra mile to accommodate our needs and make not only my wife, but our whole family, feel as comfortable and supported as possible, is something we will always be grateful for. Thank you so much for your friendly and polite presence Zobiaa and taking the time and effort to build a relationship with us. You really made our visits to the clinic a positive, 5 star experience.P Allen
Choosing a Private Neurologist
One of the main advantages of seeing a neurologist privately is that you see a neurologist every time you attend our clinic. The waiting times for new referrals are shorter. You can also to contact our clinic directly if you have concerns about changes in your condition.
Choosing a private neurologist also typically means you will have expenses for consultations, tests such as blood tests and MRI’s. You can give us a call and speak to our friendly clinicians and ask about our fee structure.
Meet Our Doctors
Dr Lucio D’Anna – Consultant Neurologist in London
Lead Specialist
Memory Clinic
Neurologist
Private Neurology
Stroke Treatment
Dr Nikolay Dimitrov – Consultant Neurologist in London
Movement Disorders
Neurologist
Parkinson's Disease
Private Neurology
Dr Tahira Choudry – Consultant Neurologist
Epilepsy
Movement Disorders
Neurologist
Parkinson's Disease
Private Neurology
Dr. Maria Papachatzaki – Consultant Neurologist, MS Specialist
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis
Neurologist
Private Neurology
Prof. K. Ray Chaudhuri – Parkinson’s Specialist in London
Medical & Scientific Advisory Board
Neurologist
Parkinson's Disease
Frequently Asked Questions
I'M CLAUSTROPHOBIC. DO YOU HAVE ANY ALTERNATIVES TO THE MRI SCAN?
Yes we do. We offer an Upright MRI and an Open MRI
WILL I GET A COPY OF MY TEST RESULTS?
Yes, you will get a copy of your results as well as a CD of the MRI scan on request
HOW QUICKLY CAN I BE SEEN?
We endeavour to see you on the same day, if possible.
CAN YOU ARRANGE TESTS?
All tests can be arranged prior to your consultation with us and ever after the consultation.
WHAT DOES THE CONSULTATION ENTAIL?
The consultation will begin with an assessment, followed by a diagnosis. Once you have received your diagnosis, you will be given a management plan and will be prescribed with medication. You will also receive a full consultation report.
IF I AM SEEN PRIVATELY, WILL I BE TAKEN OFF THE NHS WAITING LIST?
No. Seeing a doctor at Dementech will not affect your care through the NHS.
DO YOU OFFER VIDEO CALLS?
Dementech Neurosciences is now offering tele consultations to patients who are unable to physically attend our clinic on Wimpole street. We will be conducting these calls through Skype, FaceTime and WhatsApp call/Video call.
DO YOU PROVIDE FINANCE?
At this current time we do not offer finance. Payments will need to be made prior to tests and consultations.
HOW QUICKLY CAN WE GET AN MRI, BLOOD TEST AND OTHER TESTING DONE?
You can get the tests within 2 days of requesting it.
Test results will be received within 2 days.