The Mater Memory and Cognitive Disorders Clinic is the first cognitive neurology clinic to be established in Queensland. The clinic, under the leadership of Professor Peter Nestor, takes referrals from specialists and has particular focus on degenerative forms of suspected dementia including:
- Alzheimer's disease
- Mild cognitive impairment
- Posterior cortical atrophy
- Dementia with Lewy bodies
- Primary progressive aphasias
- Frontotemporal dementias
- Progressive supranuclear palsy and corticobasal syndrome
- Other acquired cognitive disorders of uncertain aetiology
Services provided by the clinic include:
- Assessment, diagnosis and management of acquired cognitive disorders
- CSF biomarker service for suspected Alzheimer's disease
- Counselling for patients diagnosed with dementia and their families
Our team
Prof Peter Nestor
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Professor of Cognitive Neurology
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Dr Emily Ahern
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Geriatrician
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Caitlin McElligott
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Research Nurse
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Katie Vivian
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Clinical Psychologist
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How to refer
For detailed information on how to refer to this clinic, please see:
Our location
The Mater Memory and Cognitive Disorders Clinic is located at:
Level 4, Salmon Building
Mater Neurosciences Centre
537 Stanley Street
South Brisbane, Qld 4101