Health care professionals

Family doctor fax referral to:

For a memory problem:

• Fax: 416-480-4552
• What to expect: Assessment by a cognitive neurologist, followed by a doctor who specializes in memory. 

For a memory problem, in addition to a medical or behavioural problem:

• What to expect: Assessment by three specialists in cognitive neurology, geriatrics and psychiatry. This process involves a shorter assessment by each specialist.

These referrals are reviewed and prioritized so the more information we receive from your family doctor, the better for us to process. If your doctor is unsure which of the two clinics above to refer you to, it will be decided for you by our staff.

If a patient has already developed a form of dementia and is homebound, there are specific areas we can refer you to.

What can I expect will take place once I have an appointment with one of your dementia specialists?

After your referral is assessed, you will have an initial consultation with the specialist, who will go through specialized testing and will ask you questions about your health and family history, your experiences, and sometimes you will be referred for imaging tests to help with diagnosis and care plans.

The specialist will discuss your condition with you and what the best approach to care and treatment may be for you and your family, and will communicate back with your family doctor.