Posterior cortical atrophy care at Mayo Clinic
Your Mayo Clinic care team
At Mayo Clinic, specialists trained in several areas care for people who have posterior cortical atrophy and related conditions. Those specialties include neurology, ophthalmology, psychiatry and psychology, radiology, pulmonary medicine, physical medicine and rehabilitation, and other areas.
Having all of this expertise in a single place means that your care is discussed among the team. Also, test results are available quickly and appointments are scheduled in coordination. The most highly specialized neurology experts in the world are all working together for your health.
Advanced diagnosis and treatment
At Mayo Clinic, diagnostic tests for posterior cortical atrophy may include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), positive emission tomography (PET) or single-photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT).
Treatment options may include medicines or therapies that will help with skills and abilities necessary for daily living. Mayo Clinic specialists coordinate your care with your primary care provider at home.
Expertise and rankings
Experience
Mayo Clinic specialists treat more than 650 people with posterior cortical atrophy every year.
Research leader
The Mayo Clinic Alzheimer's Disease Research Center has locations at Mayo Clinic's campuses in Minnesota and Florida. The center is among the 33 Alzheimer's Disease Centers in the United States. These centers are designated and funded by the National Institute on Aging of the National Institutes of Health. Mayo Clinic's campus in Arizona is part of the Arizona Alzheimer's Consortium, a statewide research collaboration.
You may have the opportunity to participate in clinical trials at Mayo Clinic.
Nationally recognized expertise
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is ranked among the Best Hospitals for neurology and neurosurgery and for rehabilitation, and is ranked high performing for ophthalmology by U.S. News & World Report.
Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is ranked as one of the top psychiatry hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
Learn more about Mayo Clinic's neurology and neurosurgery departments' expertise and rankings.
Locations, travel and lodging
Mayo Clinic has major campuses in Phoenix and Scottsdale, Arizona; Jacksonville, Florida; and Rochester, Minnesota. The Mayo Clinic Health System has dozens of locations in several states.
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Costs and insurance
Mayo Clinic works with hundreds of insurance companies and is an in-network provider for millions of people.
In most cases, Mayo Clinic doesn't require a physician referral. Some insurers require referrals or may have additional requirements for certain medical care. All appointments are prioritized on the basis of medical need.
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Please contact your insurance company to verify medical coverage and to obtain any needed authorization prior to your visit. Often, your insurer's customer service number is printed on the back of your insurance card.
Feb. 17, 2023