Darren Ross Gitelman MD FAAN, FANA
Neurodegenerative, Dementia & Geriatrics
Senior Medical Director, Advocate Memory Center, Professor of Neurology - Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Adjunct Professor of Medicine - Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science, Adjunct Lecturer, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University
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1775 Ballard RdLower LevelPark Ridge, IL 60068
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Summary
- Darren Gitelman, MD, is a neurologist based in Park Ridge, IL, specializing in neurodegenerative conditions and dementia. Dr. Gitelman completed medical studies at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and pursued residencies and fellowships in internal medicine, neurology and behavioral neurology. With extensive teaching experience, Dr. Gitelman currently holds positions as a professor at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and adjunct lecturer at Northwestern University, among others. Dr. Gitelman serves as Senior Medical Director at Advocate Memory Center and has been involved in research focusing on Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline, contributing to numerous clinical trials addressing early-onset Alzheimer's and disease-modifying treatments. Publications include studies on lifestyle interventions, the adoption of Alzheimer's disease blood tests and functional and structural MRI imaging of various disorders.
Education & Training
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center1992 - 1994
Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Neurology, 1989 - 1992
NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical CenterPost-Doctoral Fellowship, 1988 - 1989
New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1988- New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Internship, Internal Medicine, 1985 - 1986
Certifications & Licensure
NY State Medical License 1986 - Present
IL State Medical License 1994 - 2029
NC State Medical License 2026 - 2027
WI State Medical License 2024 - 2027
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
United Council for Neurologic SubspecialtiesBehavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2015-2026
- Top Doctor Chicago Magazine, 2020-2025
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Harris Patient Portal, NantHealth, Inc., 2011, 2013-2014, 2016-2017
Clinical Trials
- A Phase 3 Study Evaluating Safety and Effectiveness of Immune Globulin Intravenous (IGIV 10%) for the Treatment of Mild-to-Moderate Alzheimer´s Disease Start of enrollment: 2008 Dec 19
- PharmacoMRI of Parkinson Disease Start of enrollment: 2011 Jun 01
- Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trial: An Opportunity to Prevent Dementia. A Study of Potential Disease Modifying Treatments in Individuals at Risk for or With a Type of Early Onset Alzheimer's Disease Caused by a Genetic Mutation. Master Protocol DIAN-TU-001
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Relative impact of multidomain lifestyle interventions on deficit accumulation frailty over 24 months in the U.S. POINTER trial.Mark A Espeland, KayLoni Olson, Christy C Tangney, Darren R Gitelman, MaryJo Cleveland
The Journals of Gerontology. Series A, Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences. 2026-04-07 - Implementation of an Alzheimer's Disease Blood Test: Adoption Experience by Memory Care Specialists in a Multi-Center Study.Mark Monane, Robert M Carlile, Kim G Johnson, Darren R Gitelman, Lawren A VandeVrede
Journal of Personalized Medicine. 2025-10-01 - 107 citationsStructured vs Self-Guided Multidomain Lifestyle Interventions for Global Cognitive Function: The US POINTER Randomized Clinical Trial.Laura D Baker, Mark A Espeland, Rachel A Whitmer, Heather M Snyder, Xiaoyan Leng
JAMA. 2025-08-26
Journal Articles
- Cognitive impairment in aging physiciansG Devi, DR Gitelman, D Press, K Daffner, Neurology: Clinical Practice, 3/13/2020
Press Mentions
4 Alzheimer’s Disease Questions AnsweredOctober 10th, 2024- ‘The Hemsworth Alzheimer’s Disease Gene’: Revisiting the Nature-Nurture DebateJanuary 17th, 2023
- An Alzheimer’s Treatment Receives Accelerated ApprovalJanuary 12th, 2023
Grant Support
- Education, digital tools, and diagnostic support to increase PCP-based cognitive testing in patients 65 years and olderDavos Alzheimer's Collaborative2022–2025
- PharmacoMRI of Parkinson’s disease: A Pilot Study of Drug Effects on ConnectivityPaul Ruby Foundation2011–2012
- Structural And Functional Mapping Of Progressive AphasiaNational Center For Research Resources2004–2009
- Neural Network Stability And Variability In Normal AgingNational Institute On Aging1999–2003
Committees
- Chair, United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties Certification Council 2020 - 2023
Professional Memberships
- American Neurological AssociationFellow
- International Society to Advance Alzheimer's Research and TreatmentMember
- Fellow
- International Society for Frontotemporal DementiaMember
External Links
- Advocate Memory Centerhttp://www.advocatehealth.com/memorycenter
- AMG Doctorshttp://doctors.advocatehealth.com/a/darren-r-gitelman-park-ridge-neurology
- Northwestern Universityhttp://www.neurology.northwestern.edu/faculty/profile.html?xid=14246
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