Geriatric Memory Disorders and Primary Care Clinic
The Geriatrics Ambulatory Team works closely with Geriatrics Memory Care and Primary Care Patients and their families regarding symptom management and future planning especially for concerns such as memory enhancement, behavior management, living arrangements, and community services.
Meet Our Team

Angela K. Beckert, MD
Associate Professor

Cara C. O'Brien, MD
Assistant Professor

Brittany A. Fasse, APNP
Nurse Practitioner

Janice Kuiper Pikna, APRN, MSN, APNP, GCNS-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Geriatrics Memory Disorder Patients
Geriatrics Memory Disorder Patients will receive comprehensive care through the stages of their memory disorder, beginning with an initial cognitive evaluation to determine or confirm a diagnosis, which includes:
- Comprehensive medical history
- Physical exam
- Labs and imaging
- Memory testing
Geriatrics Primary Care Patients
Geriatrics Primary Care Patients will receive comprehensive care in a unique primary care setting in order to optimize overall health and enhance quality of life in patients with symptoms such as:
- Chronic illnesses
- Cognitive decline
- Frailty
Contact Us
Geriatric and Palliative Medicine
Department of Medicine
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Amanda Szymkowski
(414) 955-0584
aszymkowski@mcw.edu
Department of Medicine
9200 W. Wisconsin Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Amanda Szymkowski
(414) 955-0584
aszymkowski@mcw.edu
