Overview
Dr. Brian D. Hitt is a board-certified UCI Health behavioral neurologist who specializes in the diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease and other cognitive and memory disorders.He earned his medical degree at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, Ill. He completed both a neurology residency and a fellowship in cognitive and behavioral neurology at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He holds a PhD in cell and molecular neuroscience from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill., and completed a postdoctoral fellowship studying tau protein seeding activity as a biomarker at the Center for Alzheimer's and Neurodegenerative Diseases at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center.Hitt has a conducted extensive basic research into the cellular and molecular mechanisms of Alzheimer's and related neurodegenerative diseases. His current research interests include bench-to-bedside translational studies to develop novel diagnostic and therapeutic ways to target the tau protein, which is involved in the pathology of Alzheimer's and several other neurodegenerative diseases.
Dr. Hitt is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Frontotemporal Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Cerebellar Degeneration, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy.
Dr. Hitt is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology - Neurology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles.
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101 The City Drive South, Building 30, Orange, CA 92868
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian D. Hitt
Is Dr. Brian D. Hitt a top-rated expert for Frontotemporal Dementia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian D. Hitt is classified as an Distinguished expert for Frontotemporal Dementia, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Brian D. Hitt specialize in?
While Dr. Brian D. Hitt is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Frontotemporal Dementia, Primary Progressive Aphasia, and Cerebellar Degeneration. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Brian D. Hitt participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian D. Hitt has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Frontotemporal Dementia. You can view a list of Dr. Brian D. Hitt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian D. Hitt accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian D. Hitt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Cerebellar DegenerationDr. Hitt isDistinguished. Learn about Cerebellar Degeneration.
- Frontotemporal DementiaDr. Hitt isDistinguished. Learn about Frontotemporal Dementia.
- Primary Progressive AphasiaDr. Hitt isDistinguished. Learn about Primary Progressive Aphasia.
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- Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy
- DementiaDr. Hitt isAdvanced. Learn about Dementia.
- Lewy Body Dementia (LBD)Dr. Hitt isAdvanced. Learn about Lewy Body Dementia (LBD).
- Experienced
- 15q11.2 MicrodeletionDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about 15q11.2 Microdeletion.
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- Charles Bonnet SyndromeDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Charles Bonnet Syndrome.
- Congenital Cardiovascular ShuntDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cardiovascular Shunt.
- Corticobasal DegenerationDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Corticobasal Degeneration.
- Distal 18q Deletion SyndromeDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Distal 18q Deletion Syndrome.
- Hepatocerebral DegenerationDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Hepatocerebral Degeneration.
- HydrocephalusDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Hydrocephalus.
- Jacobsen SyndromeDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Jacobsen Syndrome.
- Memory LossDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Movement DisordersDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Movement Disorders.
- Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID)
- Normal Pressure HydrocephalusDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus.
- Parkinson's DiseaseDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Parkinson's Disease.
- Progressive Supranuclear PalsyDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Progressive Supranuclear Palsy.
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- SeizuresDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Supranuclear Ocular PalsyDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ocular Palsy.
- Supranuclear OphthalmoplegiaDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Supranuclear Ophthalmoplegia.
- Tardive DyskinesiaDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Tardive Dyskinesia.
- Transient Global AmnesiaDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Transient Global Amnesia.
- Vascular DementiaDr. Hitt isExperienced. Learn about Vascular Dementia.