Learn about Familial Alzheimers Disease Treatment in India — how it works, who it is for, recovery timelines, and what to expect before and after surgery. Compare hospitals and doctors experienced in Familial Alzheimers Disease and request assistance for cost estimates or appointments.

About Familial Alzheimers Disease

Familial Alzheimer's Disease (FAD) is a rare, inherited form of Alzheimer's disease, typically caused by mutations in specific genes like APP, PSEN1, or PSEN2. A neurologist's role involves a comprehensive diagnostic process, not a single procedure. This includes a detailed family history assessment, neurological and cognitive evaluations, genetic counseling, and potentially genetic testing. The goal is to confirm the diagnosis, differentiate it from sporadic Alzheimer's, and provide families with critical information about inheritance patterns, risks, and management strategies. This specialized care is essential for early intervention, planning, and connecting families with support networks and clinical trial opportunities.

Key Highlights

    Provides a definitive diagnosis through genetic analysis, distinguishing it from other forms of dementia.Enables personalized risk assessment for family members through genetic counseling.Facilitates early intervention and management planning, potentially slowing symptom progression.Connects patients and families with specialized support groups and resources for hereditary conditions.Opens doors to participation in targeted clinical trials for familial Alzheimer's disease.

Who is this surgery for?

  • Onset of dementia symptoms before age 65 (early-onset).
  • A strong family history of Alzheimer's disease across multiple generations.
  • Progressive memory loss, confusion, or personality changes with a known familial link.
  • Patient or family request for genetic counseling to understand inheritance risks.
  • Consideration for enrollment in specific clinical trials for genetic forms of Alzheimer's.

How to prepare

  • Gather detailed medical and family history records, including relatives' diagnoses and ages of onset.
  • Undergo a thorough neurological examination and standard cognitive testing (e.g., MMSE, MoCA).
  • Participate in pre-test genetic counseling to understand the implications, benefits, and limitations of testing.
  • Provide informed consent for genetic testing after discussing psychological and privacy considerations.
  • May undergo brain imaging (MRI, PET scan) to rule out other causes and support the clinical diagnosis.

Risks & possible complications

  • Psychological distress, anxiety, or depression upon receiving a positive genetic diagnosis.
  • Potential for genetic discrimination (though legal protections exist in many regions).
  • Family dynamic challenges when sharing genetic information with relatives.
  • No direct physical risks from the diagnostic consultation and counseling process.
  • Genetic test results may be inconclusive or identify variants of uncertain significance (VUS).

Recovery & hospital stay

  • Recovery refers to emotional and psychological adjustment post-diagnosis, not a surgical recovery.
  • Follow-up appointments with the neurologist to monitor symptoms and adjust management plans.
  • Ongoing engagement with a therapist or counselor to cope with the diagnosis is highly recommended.
  • Implementation of a care plan, which may include medications, cognitive therapy, and lifestyle modifications.
  • Regular participation in support groups for both the patient and family caregivers.
  • checked Typical hospital stay: 0 days (outpatient)
  • checked Expected recovery time: Ongoing management

Frequently Asked Questions

If you are considering familial alzheimers disease in India, these questions and answers can help you make a confident, informed decision.

Procedure cost in other countries

Here is an overview of how the estimated cost, hospital stay, and recovery time for familial alzheimers disease compare across other countries where we have data.

Country Estimated cost range Typical stay Recovery time View details
India USD 544 – USD 2,175 0 days (outpatient) ~ Ongoing management Know More
Turkey USD 4,026 – USD 16,105 0 days (outpatient) ~ Ongoing management Know More

Top hospitals for Familial Alzheimers Disease in India

These partner hospitals in India have dedicated neurology teams and experience managing patients undergoing familial alzheimers disease.

Manipal Hospital Gurgaon

  • IconGurgaon, India
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Artemis Hospital Gurgaon

  • IconGurgaon, India
  • Icon141 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Rangapani

  • IconSiliguri, India
  • Icon13 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Goa

  • IconPanaji, India
  • Icon79 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Whitefield

  • IconBangalore, India
  • Icon105 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Siliguri

  • IconSiliguri, India
  • Icon30 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Patiala

  • IconPatiala, India
  • Icon52 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Salt Lake

  • IconKolkata, India
  • Icon129 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Vijayawada

  • Iconvijayawada, India
  • Icon21 Doctors

KMC Hospital Mangalore

  • IconMangalore, India
  • Icon38 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Jayanagar

  • IconBangalore, India
  • Icon57 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Ranchi

  • IconRanchi, India
  • Icon41 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Jaipur

  • IconJaipur, India
  • Icon55 Doctors

Manipal Hospital Malleshwaram

  • IconBangalore, India
  • Icon105 Doctors

Medanta The Medicity

  • IconGurgaon, India
  • Icon900 Doctors
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Neurologists for Familial Alzheimers Disease

Explore experienced neurologists who regularly perform familial alzheimers disease and provide pre- and post-operative care in India.

Dr. Bindu Thankappan
  • 19 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Tamil, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Miot Hospital Chennai

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Dr. Ak Roy
  • 47 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road

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Dr. Uday Murgod
  • 26 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road

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Dr. Vivek Iyer
  • 14 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi, Tamil

MediFyr Plus SIMS Hospital Vadapalani

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Dr. Rithesh R Nair
  • 14 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi, Tamil

MediFyr Plus SIMS Hospital Vadapalani

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Dr. Laxmidhar Parhi
  • 27 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar

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Dr. Pradyut Ranjan Bhuyan
  • 20 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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02/Feb: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar

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Dr. Lakshmi Priya Inapakolla
  • 9 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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02/Feb: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Kamineni Hospital Vijayawada

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Dr. Aakash Agrawal
  • 10 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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02/Feb: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar

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Dr. Krishnaveni Vanapala
  • 6 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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02/Feb: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Kamineni Hospital Vijayawada

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Dr. Nareddy Sandeep Reddy
  • 4 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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02/Feb: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar

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Dr. Kamlesh M Chawda
  • 33 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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02/Feb: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar

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Dr. Apurva Nagesh Sharma
  • 12 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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02/Feb: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Gurgaon

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Dr. Dr M. Lakshmi Lavanya
  • 8 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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02/Feb: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Kamineni Hospital LB Nagar

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Dr. Shishir Pandey
  • 9 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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02/Feb: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Ghaziabad

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Dr. Sushil Razdan
  • 42 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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02/Feb: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Medanta Hospital Gurgaon

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Dr. Arun Garg
  • 37 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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02/Feb: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Medanta Hospital Gurgaon

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Dr. Jay Dip Ray Chaudhuri
  • 33 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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02/Feb: 08:00 AM - 08:00 PM

MediFyr Plus Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road

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Dr. Jyoti Sehgal
  • 24 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Medanta Hospital Gurgaon

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Dr. Saurabh Mehrotra
  • 22 Years Experience
  • Neurologist
Speaks: English, Hindi
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MediFyr Plus Medanta Hospital Gurgaon

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