San Jose / Bay Area, California
2520 Samaritan Dr, Suite 201B · San Jose, CA 95124
Alzheimer’s & dementia care in the San Jose / Bay Area. Act early. Preserve what matters most.
Alzheimer’s care reimagined. At Mindspan, we are a new kind of cognitive care organization, focused exclusively on providing the highest quality care for patients with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. We offer the latest in treatments and diagnostics, participation in clinical trials, all to keep us at the forefront of diagnosis and therapeutics for our patients.
Core services
Core services at our Bay Area clinic.
Act early to help preserve your loved one’s independence, identity, and quality of life. Our Bay Area team detects early, treats comprehensively, and connects you to the latest science, all under one roof.
Early screening
Catch changes before they catch you off guard.
Comprehensive cognitive assessments using biomarkers, imaging, and AI-supported tools to detect early memory changes and dementia before symptoms worsen.
Anti-amyloid & trials
The latest approved therapies, plus clinical trials.
Access to FDA-approved anti-amyloid therapies and cutting-edge clinical trials at our Bay Area clinic.
Precision neurology
A treatment plan built from your biology.
Personalized treatment plans based on advanced diagnostics, genetics, and biomarker testing, connecting you to the latest therapies, including FDA-approved treatments and clinical trials.
Mindspan network
Care coordinated across the Bay Area.
Seamless coordination with specialists, caregivers, and care teams throughout the Bay Area.
Understanding the journey
What are dementia and early memory changes?
Understanding where your loved one is on the cognitive journey is the first step toward the right care. The earlier we detect and treat, the better the chance to slow the disease and protect what matters most.
Stage 0
Normal cognition
No memory or thinking concerns. Regular screening helps establish a baseline for future comparison.
Stage 1–2
Early memory changes
Noticeable changes in memory or thinking that go beyond what’s typical. Often manageable, and treatable when caught early.
Stage 3+
Dementia
A progressive decline affecting daily function. Mindspan Bay Area provides advanced therapies, ongoing clinical care, and access to the latest science for all stages.
Why specialized matters
Why choose a specialized memory center in the Bay Area?
General neurologists see patients with dozens of conditions. At Mindspan Bay Area, our team specializes exclusively in memory and cognitive disorders, giving you access to advanced diagnostics, FDA-approved therapies, clinical trials, and a clinical care team that stays with you from first assessment through ongoing treatment.
Subspecialty expertise
Expertise you can’t get at a general practice.
Our clinicians train specifically in early-stage Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, vascular dementia, and frontotemporal disorders.
- Early-stage Alzheimer’s disease
- Lewy Body dementia
- Vascular dementia
- Frontotemporal disorders
Rapid access
No 18-month wait. Seen within weeks.
Today, many patients wait months to see a specialist. By the time they are evaluated, they may already be outside the window where treatment can meaningfully slow the disease. Our Bay Area clinic prioritizes rapid access so treatment can begin while it is most effective.
- First visits typically within two to three weeks
- Advanced diagnostics, biomarkers, and imaging ready at the first visit
- AI-supported tools that surface patterns early
Our Bay Area clinic moves quickly, using advanced diagnostics, biomarkers, imaging, and AI-supported tools, to identify disease early and start the right treatment. Act early to help preserve your loved one’s independence, identity, and quality of life.
Neurologist, Mindspan Bay Area
Noor Sachdev, MD
Lead Neurologist
Dr. Noor Sachdev is a board-certified neurologist in San Jose, California, with expertise in Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. He is fellowship-trained in clinical neurophysiology at Columbia and brings more than fifteen years of clinical experience. At Mindspan, he is at the forefront of cutting-edge diagnostics and therapeutics, participating in multiple clinical trials and collaborating with cognitive clinics at Stanford, UCSF, ALZ-NET, and Sutter Health.
Specialties
- Alzheimer’s disease & dementia
- Stroke & vascular neurology
- Multiple sclerosis
- Migraine & epilepsy
- Neuromuscular disorders
- Parkinson’s disease
Certifications
- Board Certified in Neurology
- Board Certified in Vascular Neurology
- American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine
Education & Training
- BS, University of Southern California (Psychobiology, cum laude)
- MD, USC Keck School of Medicine
- Residency, Baylor College of Medicine (Neurology)
- Fellowship, Columbia University (Clinical Neurophysiology)
Affiliations & availability
Good Samaritan Hospital, San Jose · El Camino Health
Accepting new patients. Video visits also available.
Visit us
Clinic details
Address
- 2520 Samaritan Dr, Suite 201B, San Jose, CA 95124
Hours
- Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm PST
Phone
- (669) 291-2202
Email
- SanJose@Mindspan.co
If you have Original Medicare
An additional benefit for families navigating dementia.
If your loved one has a dementia diagnosis and is enrolled in Original Medicare, there may be more support available to you at no additional cost, coordinated through a Medicare-supported care model called GUIDE. We handle eligibility and enrollment during onboarding; there is nothing to apply for in advance.
What you may be eligible for
Concrete support for the caregiver and the patient.
If you qualify, we coordinate these benefits for you as part of ongoing care, they are not a separate program you manage yourself.
- $0 copays for covered Mindspan visits
- 24/7 specialist-staffed access (operated by Ianacare, our GUIDE Partner Organization) for questions and concerns
- Up to $2,500 per year in respite benefits for the primary caregiver
- A dedicated care coordinator between visits
Who typically qualifies
Three things have to be true.
We confirm eligibility during onboarding. If you are not sure, just tell us and we will figure it out together.
- A dementia diagnosis (Alzheimer’s, Lewy Body, vascular, or other)
- Enrolled in Original Medicare, Parts A and B (not Medicare Advantage or PACE)
- Located in Massachusetts or California
GUIDE is a CMS (Medicare) care model. Coverage and eligibility vary by region and payer. We verify benefits and walk families through what applies during onboarding.
The statements contained in this document are solely those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of CMS. The authors assume responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in this document.
When you are ready
Talk with us at our San Jose / Bay Area clinic today.
See a specialist in weeks, not months or years. Early diagnosis means better outcomes, and more time with the people who matter most.
With care, the Mindspan Bay Area team