Neurology
Douglas Scharre, MD
Professor of Neurology; Medical Director, Center for Cognitive and Memory Disorders; Director, Division of Cognitive Neurology
Douglas W. Scharre, MD, is a cognitive and behavioral neurologist specializing in the diagnosis and management of neurodegenerative disorders, with particular expertise in Lewy Body Dementia (LBD), Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Neuronal Intranuclear Inclusion Disease (NIID), frontotemporal lobar degenerations, and memory loss. He serves adult patients, including those with mild cognitive impairment and progressive dementias, often participating in multi-center clinical trials as medical directo
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (ABPN)
Education & Training
- The Ohio State University — Behavioral Neurology, 1991-1993
- The Ohio State University — Neurology, 1984-1987
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctors in America
2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2025 (5 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
2018-2025 (8 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Mazzaferri-Ellison Society of Master Clinicians
Leadership Roles
- Director, Division of Cognitive Neurology, Ohio State University
- Medical Director, Center for Cognitive and Memory Disorders, Ohio State University
- Chief of Staff Elect, University Hospital
- Head, Memory Disorders Research Center, Ohio State University
- Professor, Department of Neurology, Ohio State University
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice