Who are we?

Our team includes numerous health professionals whose common goal is to help our seniors live longer and, above all, live better. Aging is not a disease, but sometimes, during this period of life, physical and cognitive deficits occur. We offer this population a professional assessment of their physical and cognitive health. This service is free of charge and the information obtained remains fully confidential.

Dr Bergeron

Dr. Richard Bergeron began his medical career at the University of Sherbrooke before specializing in psychiatry at the University of Ottawa. Following this, he obtained a PhD in neuroscience from McGill University. Pursuing postdoctoral studies led him to Harvard University School of Medicine in Boston.

Thanks to his years of graduate studies, he has been able to devote his entire career to the fight against Alzheimer’s disease (AD) both as a clinician and as a research scientist. Richard Bergeron has published several articles in highly reputable peer-reviewed scientific journals. It was in 2012, that his passion for the advancement of science and his desire to provide clinical care combined to create the Memory Clinic research centre.

« Our best tool to fight this disease is research. » 

Dr Richard Bergeron, M.D., Ph.D., FRCPC
Dr. Bergeron’s vision
Disclosure

History

1

Education

Medical degree, University of Sherbrooke Specialization in Psychiatry, University of Ottawa PhD in Neuroscience, McGill University Post-doctoral studies, Harvard University

2

Academic career

Early 2000s

3

Incorporation

2002

4

Opening of the first private clinic

Outaouais Memory Clinic, 2014

5

Opening of the second private clinic

Ottawa Memory Clinic, 2018

6

Consolidation of the Two Private Clinics

Consolidation of the Outaouais Memory Clinic with the Ottawa Memory Clinic, June 2024

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Opening of the third private clinic

Montreal Memory Clinic, November 2024

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+ Expansion to come

Mission

TO ACCELERATE THE JOURNEY
TOWARDS ENDING ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE

Vision

To advance research knowledge, provide leading-edge treatments and specialized support for all individuals affected by Alzheimer’s Disease.

1

CLINICAL RESEARCH CENTRE

To increase knowledge of Alzheimer’s Disease research.

2

ASSESSMENT AND TREATMENT CENTRE

To provide specialized assessment and treatment for people with Alzheimer’s Disease.

3

CUSTOMER SUPPORT SERVICES 

Provide specialized services and assistance by collaborating with community organizations and other partners.

Values

PATIENT-CENTERED SERVICES

At the Memory Clinic, we focus on the patient’s particular health care needs by listening, advocating, respecting their values and culture, as well as their right to choose.   

SCIENTIFIC APPROACH

We keep up to date about the rapidly evolving field of science. We are committed to staying on top of new information and develop our team to always offer exceptional services.

INTEGRITY

We operate our clinic ethically in all respects. We have a strong sense of accountability and focus on patient-centered, preventative care.

EXCELLENCE

We ensure our clinics offer high quality work by demonstrating effective research development, teaching, innovation, creation, and continuous acquisition of knowledge.