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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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