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Give An Assessment Of Early On Set Dementia

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Posted on Sat, 5 Mar 2022
Question: asking for a friend. Looking for a doctor can examine and give an assessment of early on set dementia.
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Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up with primary care provider

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

Your friend can follow up with a primary care provider who can conduct neurological evaluation and CT scanning of brain to screen for dementia. The primary provider can refer to neurologist if needed.

Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification.
Regards,
Dr. Lekshmi
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Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal

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Practicing since :2012

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Give An Assessment Of Early On Set Dementia

Brief Answer: Follow up with primary care provider Detailed Answer: Hello, Your friend can follow up with a primary care provider who can conduct neurological evaluation and CT scanning of brain to screen for dementia. The primary provider can refer to neurologist if needed. Hope this answers your question. Please let me know if you need further clarification. Regards, Dr. Lekshmi