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Suzanne Schindler, MD, Neurology, Saint Louis, MO

SuzanneElizabethSchindlerMDPhD

Neurology Saint Louis, MO

Dementia & Geriatrics

Associate Professor of Neurology at Washington University in St. Louis

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  • Office

    4488 Forest Park Ave
    Ste 160
    Saint Louis, MO 63108
    Phone+1 314-362-1408
    Fax+1 314-286-1985

Summary

  • Dr. Suzanne Schindler is a clinical neurologist and neuroscientist committed to improving the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer disease. She completed the Medical Scientist Training Program in Neurosciences, a neurology residency, and a dementia fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis. Currently Dr. Schindler sees patients with memory concerns and coordinates clinical biomarker testing for the Washington University Memory Diagnostic Center. She leads the Fluid Biomarker Core for the Knight Alzheimer Disease Research Center and facilitates many collaborative research projects. Key scientific contributions have been leading a seminal study of one of the first blood biomarkers of Alzheimer disease and developing novel approaches for understanding biomarker changes over the course of Alzheimer disease. Her current work is focused on the clinical validation of blood tests for Alzheimer disease and understanding the appropriate use of biomarker testing in the clinical diagnosis of dementia. Dr. Schindler also has a special interest in reducing healthcare disparities and improving access to diagnostic tests and treatments.

Education & Training

  • Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium
    Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Neurology, 2008 - 2012
  • Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
    Washington University in St. Louis School of MedicineClass of 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2012 - 2026
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2021 - 2023
  • Neurology
    American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Addressing Health Disparities Among Minority Populations  
    Suzanne Schindler, MD, JAMA Neurology

Authored Content

  • Blood Tests for Alzheimer’s Could Become RoutineMay 2024

Press Mentions

  • Meet the New Drugs That Can Slow down Early Alzheimer’s
    Meet the New Drugs That Can Slow down Early Alzheimer’sFebruary 25th, 2025
  • Alzheimer’s ‘Wonder’ Drugs Can Postpone the Move for Almost a Year, Suggests a New Study – but Experts Warn of Side Effects
    Alzheimer’s ‘Wonder’ Drugs Can Postpone the Move for Almost a Year, Suggests a New Study – but Experts Warn of Side EffectsFebruary 13th, 2025
  • Next-Gen Alzheimer's Drugs Extend Independent Living by Months
    Next-Gen Alzheimer's Drugs Extend Independent Living by MonthsFebruary 13th, 2025
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