I see patients with memory disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. In almost every encounter, I feel like I see two patients: the person with the disease and the person taking care of the person with the disease. The caregiver often needs as much attention as the patient because they are under a lot of stress, so I offer helpful tips, advice, encouragement, and resources. These diseases don’t have cures, so I spend a lot of time talking with caregivers, diagnosing the disease, and helping families cope. There are some medicines we use for these diseases, but their effect is fairly limited, so we also try to treat side effects, such as depression or behavioral problems. It’s a partnership between the doctor, the patient, and the family trying to keep the patient as safe, happy, and healthy as possible. I am also involved in research projects and enjoy both seeing patients and studying their diseases in the lab. Dr. O'brien is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Alzheimer's Disease, Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Dementia.

As a behavioral neurologist, my primary goal during clinic visits is to determine if brain function changes in adults above the age of 50 are related to the aging process or are suggestive of a neurodegenerative disease requiring further care. Common neurodegenerative diseases that are evaluated in the clinic include Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and Lewy body dementia. Another focus during clinic visit is to address all neurological, psychiatric, and medical factors which may impact brain health. It is a privilege and honor to understand a patient's life-long journey. This is an important part of the clinic visit since it allows me to identify various risk factors throughout one's life which may lead to the development of a neurodegenerative disorder. This is also one of the main reasons I chose to become a behavioral neurologist. Dr. Liu is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), and Primary Progressive Aphasia.

Ziad Gellad is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Gellad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Heartburn, Colorectal Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Gellad is currently accepting new patients.

Andrea Bozoki is a Psychiatrist and a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Bozoki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Frontotemporal Dementia, Dementia, and Cerebellar Degeneration. Dr. Bozoki is currently accepting new patients.

Kirk Wilhelmsen is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Wilhelmsen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Alzheimer's Disease, Cerebellar Degeneration, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), and Dementia. Dr. Wilhelmsen is currently accepting new patients.

I am trained in internal medicine with a specialty in geriatrics. This allows me to provide care from young to older adults. My passion has always been to provide meaningful patient care informed by evidence-based medicine and more importantly patient’s health goals. I, along with my care team, emphasize safety, overall healthy lifestyle, and prevention. We are committed to providing you with an exceptional experience. I also focus on cardiovascular management and memory assessment. Additionally, my multicultural background has allowed me to provide patient care in various parts of the world and help further broaden my perspective. Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband and two daughters, traveling, baking, and enjoying the beautiful outdoors of North Carolina. Dr. Illath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Juvenile Primary Osteoporosis, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Hypertension.

James Burke is a Neurologist in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Burke is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Cerebellar Degeneration, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Frontotemporal Dementia.

Hokuto Morita is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Morita has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Movement Disorders, Essential Tremor, REM Behavior Disorder, and Deep Brain Stimulation. Dr. Morita is currently accepting new patients.

Jorge Almodovar-Suarez is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Almodovar-Suarez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2B, Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 2A, and Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Type 1B. Dr. Almodovar-Suarez is currently accepting new patients.

Miriam Sklerov is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Sklerov is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Parkinson's Disease, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy, Progressive Supranuclear Palsy Atypical, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Sklerov is currently accepting new patients.

Heidi Roth is a Neurologist and a Sleep Medicine provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Roth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Central Sleep Apnea, Restless Legs Syndrome, and Primary Progressive Aphasia. Dr. Roth is currently accepting new patients.

Claudia Testa is a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Testa is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Huntington Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Chorea, and Movement Disorders. Dr. Testa is currently accepting new patients.

Ben Blomberg is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Blomberg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Postmenopausal Osteoporosis. Dr. Blomberg is currently accepting new patients.

Gregg Warshaw is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Family Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Warshaw is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Vascular Dementia. Dr. Warshaw is currently accepting new patients.

Valerie Jewells is a Radiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Jewells is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Cerebelloolivary Atrophy, Primary Familial Brain Calcification, and Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy.

Claire Larson is a Geriatrics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Larson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Anemia. Dr. Larson is currently accepting new patients.

Mary Lunsford is a Psychiatrist and a Geriatrics provider in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Lunsford is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Vascular Dementia, Bipolar Disorder (BPD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD). Dr. Lunsford is currently accepting new patients.

Nathan Walker is a Sleep Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Walker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, Central Sleep Apnea, and Restless Legs Syndrome. Dr. Walker is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey Smith is a Radiologist in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. His top areas of expertise are Lhermitte-Duclos Disease, Focal or Multifocal Malformations in Neuronal Migration, Periventricular Heterotopia, and Subependymal Nodular Heterotopia.

Meredith Gilliam is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Dr. Gilliam is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cerebellar Degeneration. Her top areas of expertise are Osteoporosis, Dementia, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, and Syndrome of Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion (SIADH). Dr. Gilliam is currently accepting new patients.