Alicia Parker, MD

Assistant Professor of Cognitive and Behavioral Neurology at the Biggs Institute at UT Health San Antonio

Within the field of memory disorders, there is a strong need for increased clinical resources, research studies and educational training. With this in mind, Dr. Parker has worked to bring clinical, research and educational opportunities to the patients of the Glenn Biggs Institute for Alzheimer’s and Neurodegenerative Disorders at UT San Antonio.

As the first physician to join the Biggs Institute, and the first Behavioral Neurologist to practice in Bexar County, Dr. Parker established the Memory Disorders Clinic and the multidisciplinary MIND clinic. As the Chief Medical Officer at the Glenn Biggs Institute, Dr. Parker directs the Memory Disorders clinic and co-directs the CurePSP Center for Care and the Frontotemporal Dementia Program. Dr. Parker has helped bring research opportunities to patients with dementia and their caregivers.

She has been involved in research in Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, Lewy body dementia, and progressive supranuclear palsy as well as other cognitive disorders.

Regarding educational training, Dr. Parker gives didactic instruction in research and cognitive topics. She has helped develop clinical rotations for students, residents and fellowship programs, and is a member of the Neurology Residency Program Evaluation Committee. She is the Co-Director of the Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry Fellowship Program.

Overall, Dr. Parker’s goal is to provide comprehensive care and support to patients and their families, through clinical care, education, and research.