Jagan Pillai, MD, PhD
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Dr. Pillai is board certified in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry and is committed to excellence in clinical care for patients with cognitive disorders. He is a clinician-scientist who specializes in neurodegenerative disease including Alzheimer's disease and related disorders. He is funded by multiple grants from the National Institute of Health and the Department of Defense targeting these diseases. He works to help develop diagnostic and treatment strategies for people with cognitive difficulties from neurodegenerative diseases. He joined the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in January 2012.
Roughly 5 million Americans have Alzheimer's disease and the prevalence of Alzheimer's disease is increasing, perhaps because of increased awareness of its symptoms or because people are living longer. Memory loss is the first and primary symptom of Alzheimer's disease. Dr. Pillai provides you with the most up to date information on Alzheimer's and how to care for a loved one that has this disease.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2012
Education & Fellowships
Fellowship - University of California San Diego Medical Center
Dementia & Cognitive Neurology
San Diego,
CA
2011
Residency - Montefiore Medical Center, Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Neurology
Bronx,
NY
2009
Internship - Jacobi Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Bronx,
NY
2006
Graduate School - Northwestern University
Audiology and Hearing Science
Evanston,
IL
2005
Medical Education - University of Kerala Medical College
Trivandrum,
India
1999
Additional Training
Professional Highlights
Certifications
- Psychiatry and Neurology - Neurology
Awards & Honors
Innovations & Patents
Memberships
Research & Publications
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As of 7/12/2024, Dr. Pillai has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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56 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.7 |
4 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 1, 2025
I was extremely impressed with this doctors knowledge and presentation!He explained everything well and answered all my questions. I would recommend him the Best!!
Reviewed on Apr 10, 2025
Dr. Pillai put me completely at ease while thoroughly discussing a very difficult and emotionally charged diagnosis. He contacted people conducting a clinical trial he thought might be helpful In my situation and phoned me concerning It In record time. Dr. Pillai asked my permission to record our discussion for his reference and then produced a printed edition on MyChart which I really appreciated being able to review and save for my records. In summary, I found the appointment experience to be one of the best I have had at CCF.
Reviewed on Oct 24, 2024
The doctor and personal nurse assistants were all very involved and provided good comments and feedback. After seeing some of the patients while I was there I do feel VERY fortunate.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2024
We are so thankful for Dr Pillai and could not be more confident in the care he provides. He is so thorough and attentive to everything we address.