Brain MRI

A 60-minute diagnostic brain MRI to screen for structural abnormalities, early neurodegeneration, and vascular changes. Typically paired with cognitive assessment using the MoCA and, where indicated, advanced Alzheimer's biomarker blood panels including beta amyloid 42/40 and p-tau 217, giving Houston patients a complete picture of brain health from a single clinic visit.

Early detection of neurological changes is one of the most powerful levers in longevity medicine. Memorial Longevity Clinic offers brain MRI scanning in Houston as part of its preventative screening ecosystem, enabling detection of structural changes — including white matter lesions, microbleeds, atrophy patterns, and early signs of cerebrovascular disease — years before symptoms affect daily function. The 60-minute brain MRI is available as a standalone appointment at $1,500 and is also included in the clinic's flagship Longevity Complete package. For patients concerned about cognitive decline or with a family history of Alzheimer's disease, the scan pairs naturally with the clinic's memory and cognitive testing suite: the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA, 30 minutes, $150) provides a validated screen of memory, attention, executive function, and language. For deeper Alzheimer's risk stratification, the clinic offers blood-based biomarkers — beta amyloid 42/40 ratio and p-tau 217 — which are clinically validated early indicators of amyloid pathology, as well as ApoE genotyping for inherited risk assessment. Patients who screen positive can be further evaluated with an Amyvid PET scan ($4,500), the definitive amyloid imaging study. Interpreting neuroimaging in the context of a patient's complete health picture — cardiovascular status, metabolic markers, hormone levels, and sleep data — is exactly what the clinic's multidisciplinary physician team is structured to do. Board-certified internist and neurologist Dr. G. Martin Rossi, trained at Baylor College of Medicine with 30-plus years of clinical experience, leads neurological assessment. For Houston residents in west Houston, Memorial, or the Energy Corridor who want proactive brain health monitoring rather than reactive neurology referrals, this clinic provides a genuinely comprehensive pathway from imaging through to treatment.