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Dr. James Brewer, MD, PhD

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Neurologist · UC San Diego Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Alzheimer'sMRI ImagingPreventionAccepting Patients
4.9
★★★★★

About Dr. James Brewer, MD, PhD

Dr. Brewer directs the UC San Diego Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center and is a leading authority on MRI-based biomarkers for early Alzheimer's detection. He has pioneered brain imaging techniques that can identify disease-related changes years before symptoms appear, giving families an earlier window for planning and intervention. His clinical approach combines scientific precision with deep patient empathy.

Areas of Specialty

MRI Biomarkers
Preclinical Alzheimer's
Memory Assessment
Alzheimer's Prevention
Clinical Neuroimaging

Insurance Accepted

MedicareKaiser PermanenteAnthem BCBSAetnaCignaSharp Health Plan

Patient Reviews

Patricia V.★★★★★

Dr. Brewer explained the brain scan images to us in a way that finally made sense. Seeing the actual changes helped our family process what was happening.

Robert L.★★★★★

My wife's diagnosis came years earlier than it otherwise would have thanks to Dr. Brewer's imaging work. That time has been invaluable to us.

Practice Details

📍9500 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
📞(858) 246-1233
Wait time: ~6 weeks
🏥Experience: 22 years
🎓University of California, San Diego School of Medicine
🌐English

Overall Rating

4.9
★★★★★

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