Memory Expert

Named one of the world’s leading innovators in science and technology by Scientific American, Dr. Gary Small is at the forefront of advancing brain health and longevity. He appears frequently on Today, Good Morning America, PBS, and CNN. Small lectures to professionals and laymen throughout the world and serves as a mentor for aspiring neuroscientists, researchers and psychiatrists.

Gary Small, MD

Memory & Alzheimer’s Psychiatrist

Adult & geriatric psychiatrist specializing in memory loss, depression, anxiety, ADHD, MCI, & Alzheimer’s prevention. 10780 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 450, Los Angeles, CA 90025.

Dr. Small works with patients, couples, and families to overcome emotional challenges and improve mental health. He provides psychotherapy, medication, memory treatment, and lifestyle strategies to support brain health. Telehealth visits are available for California and New Jersey. For appointments contact: 310-237-1070 or drgary@drgarysmall.com residents.

Best-Selling Author

His innovative lifestyle programs for training our brains and preventing memory loss are practiced worldwide, and his ability to translate complex scientific ideas into understandable layman terms led him to write the New York Times bestseller The Memory Bible, and over a dozen other international bestsellers. 

Memory Expert

Named one of the world’s leading innovators in science and technology by Scientific American, Dr. Gary Small is at the forefront of advancing brain health and longevity. He appears frequently on Today, Good Morning America, PBS, and CNN. Small lectures to professionals and laymen throughout the world and serves as a mentor for aspiring neuroscientists, researchers and psychiatrists.

Gary Small, MD

Memory & Alzheimer’s Psychiatrist

Adult & geriatric psychiatrist specializing in memory loss, depression, anxiety, ADHD, MCI, & Alzheimer’s prevention. 10780 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 450, Los Angeles, CA 90025.

Dr. Small works with patients, couples, and families to overcome emotional challenges and improve mental health. He provides psychotherapy, medication, memory treatment, and lifestyle strategies to support brain health. Telehealth visits are available for California and New Jersey. For appointments contact: 310-237-1070 or drgary@drgarysmall.com residents.

Best-Selling Author

His innovative lifestyle programs for training our brains and preventing memory loss are practiced worldwide, and his ability to translate complex scientific ideas into understandable layman terms led him to write the New York Times bestseller The Memory Bible, and over a dozen other international bestsellers. 

Dr. Gary Small, MD

Psychiatrist | Memory & Alzheimer’s Doctor
Los Angeles

Dr. Gary Small is an adult and geriatric psychiatrist in Los Angeles specializing in memory loss, depression, anxiety, MCI, ADHD, and Alzheimer’s prevention.

For people experiencing changes in memory, attention, or mood, I provide careful evaluations, clear guidance, and practical solutions for overcoming complex emotional challenges and improving mental and cognitive health. I work closely with patients and their families to understand their unique concerns and then develop a personalized plan that draws on the latest advances in neuroscience, psychiatry, and brain health research.

If you are concerned about memory changes for yourself or a loved one, an early evaluation can provide answers and guidance. For those already diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease or another dementia, I offer treatment options, symptom management, and strategies to support both patients and caregivers. Your treatment plan may include medication management, talk therapy, cognitive training, and lifestyle strategies to support brain health.

Initial appointments are usually in person at my West Los Angeles office: 10780 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 450, Los Angeles, CA 90025. Telehealth visits are available for follow-up and ongoing care. My practice is private pay, but patients may request a superbill statement they can submit to their insurance provider.

To schedule a consultation, please phone the office at 310-237-1070 or send an email to drgary@drgarysmall.com.

— Gary Small, MD

About Mild Cognitive Impairment

Many people have a condition called mild cognitive impairment (MCI), defined as noticeable memory decline that does not interfere with independence. People with MCI may notice they forget recent events, misplace items, and have trouble recalling names or following conversations. They can still manage daily activities and live independently, but MCI can increase their risk of developing Alzheimer’s dementia. Identifying MCI early allows patients to reduce dementia risk by improving sleep, managing stress, optimizing diet and physical activity, treating depression or anxiety, enhancing cognitive stimulation, and addressing cardiovascular risks.

Alzheimer’s Disease Prevention

Lifestyle and medical interventions can protect brain health and delay cognitive decline. Developing an individualized brain-health plan can maximize cognitive resilience and independence and often includes:

• Evidence-based lifestyle changes
• Cognitive training strategies
• Treatment of mood disorders affecting memory
• Medication review and optimization
• Guidance on supplements and emerging therapies when appropriate

The Memory Bible

The international bestseller that provides pioneering brain-enhancement strategies, information pills memory exercises, about it a healthy brain diet, and stress reduction tips for enhancing cognitive function and halting memory loss.

Other Side of the Couch

This spellbinding record of Dr. Small’s most bewildering cases, from naked headstands and hysterical blindness to fainting schoolgirls and self-amputations is an illuminating journey into the mind of a practicing psychiatrist and his life in medicine as it evolves over time – a behind-the scenes look at the field and a variety of mental diseases as they’ve never been seen or diagnosed before. You’ll find yourself exploring the puzzling eccentricities that make us human.

Snap

New compelling evidence indicates that we can change our personalities – either on our own, with the help of a therapist, or a combination of the two – and meaningful personality change can be achieved in a snap! – as quickly as 30 days. These groundbreaking findings have shattered the false belief that we are locked into our negative personality traits.

The Small Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease

In The Small Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease, Dr. Gary Small describes the latest research and treatment for those suffering from cognitive decline. Thanks to continuing advances in treatments, there is hope and help available that can make a real difference for patients and their families when facing the challenges of Alzheimer’s.

The Longevity Bible

The Longevity Bible provides a comprehensive look at the aging process, including advice on memory fitness, more about healthy diet, physical conditioning, and stress reduction. A breakthrough approach and a refreshing concept on improving quality of life

The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program

The only “cure” for Alzheimer’s is prevention and The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program shows the reader how to take control. This is an easy-to-follow, science-based breakthrough program that will add years of brain health and mental clarity to a person’s life. Publisher’s Weekly has featured The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program in its Top 10 Lifestyle/Health & Fitness category.

2 Weeks to a Younger Brain

Scientists can detect subtle changes in the brain that coincide with mental decline by the time we reach age 40, and our findings show that people as young as 20 already have memory problems. 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain translates the latest brain science into practical strategies and exercises that yield quick and long-lasting benefits to improve your memory, strengthen your health and reduce your risk for diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

iBrain

Dr. Gary Small reveals the remarkable brain evolution by the constant presence of new technology, more about separating the digital natives – those born in the computer age – from the digital immigrants, who discovered computer technology as adults. To compete and excel in this age of brain evolution, all of us must adapt, and iBrain elucidates the strategies and tools that we need to enhance our technological, social, and empathic abilities.

The Memory Prescription

The Memory Prescription offers an easy-to-follow, two-week program supported by a study at UCLA that found the 14-Day Plan led to significant improvements in cognitive performance and brain efficiency.

Small Guide to Anxiety

The Small Guide to Anxiety provides a comprehensive overview of anxiety, panic attacks, and phobias, along with the latest treatment solutions from conventional and alternative therapies to new scientific discoveries and interventions. This accessible guide starts with an overview of anxiety: what it is, who gets it, how to recognize it, and its major causes.

 “Millions of people are impacted every day by Alzheimer’s.  Those who get this mind-blowing disease and those who care for them deserve this guide”

“The core idea of SNAP! is startling — that you can change not just behaviors, but also your personality.  Dr. Gary Small takes us on a compelling and accessible tour of the research on personality change.  Then he outlines a plan for change that anyone can follow. For many people, this has the potential to be a life-altering book”

“Dr. Small’s ability to translate scientific breakthroughs into practical strategies helps us all protect our brain health. This book is a must-read for boosting memory and optimizing brain power.”

“What really stands out about this book is that Dr. Small and his wife Gigi Vorgan have mastered the art of storytelling that has long been a valued method of communication for many individuals in the world of business or science . . . And as Dr. Small mentions, it is his hope that the book will prove to be entertaining as well as help those who may fear psychiatrists to overcome their fears and perhaps secure help if needed. Has the book succeeded? I believe it has come through with flying colors.”

“…a detailed and practical guide to help achieve healthy aging. I recommend it as a comprehensive manual for protecting your health, both physical and mental, as you move through life.”

“Eminently readable … an indispensable guide.”

“Anyone who has ever forgotten their purse, wallet or cell phone and remembered it while stuck in traffic, or struggled to remember the name of a movie they just saw or a person they just met will find help in The Memory Bible: An Innovative Strategy for Keeping Your Brain Young.”

“No question it is a frightening diagnosis, but whether you are a patient, family member or caregiver, you can’t help feel empowered and optimistic after reading this book.  This small guide will leave a big impression”

“In recent years, we have learned how to change just about everything in our world: our environment, our genetics, and now even our personality.  As he so brilliantly does, Dr. Small has distilled the remarkable science around personality into something understandable and useful.  You will start by really understanding how others perceive you, a truly fascinating exercise with a remarkable payoff.”

“Gary Small is the expert to listen to if you’re concerned about your memory.”

“With humor, compassion, empathy, and insight, Small searches for and finds the humanity that lies hidden under even the most bizarre symptoms.”

“…a genuinely holistic blueprint for a healthy, happy and long life.”

“Small has put together a tight, neatly wrapped package that will jump-start nearly everyone’s memory … perfect, timely, practical, and brilliant.”

“An accessible, practical, and essential guide for millions of patients and caregivers who must cope with this dreaded disease”

“Finally, the book that puts you in charge of your healthy brain.”

“Dr. Small’s journey offers an insider’s view into how mental health professionals grow.  I found it hard to put this treasure of a book down, and still now reflect on the various lives Dr. Small and his wife and writing partner, Gigi Vorgan, have so vividly shared through these thoughtful lessons in wisdom and what it means to be human.”

“…keen insights, practical suggestions and basic, illustrated exercises aimed at keeping the mind alive, eating right, and cultivating positive health habits and healthy intimate relationships.”

”Practical steps you can take in all aspects of lifestyle to keep your brain and mind in good working order.”

 “Millions of people are impacted every day by Alzheimer’s.  Those who get this mind-blowing disease and those who care for them deserve this guide”

“The core idea of SNAP! is startling — that you can change not just behaviors, but also your personality.  Dr. Gary Small takes us on a compelling and accessible tour of the research on personality change.  Then he outlines a plan for change that anyone can follow. For many people, this has the potential to be a life-altering book”

“Dr. Small’s ability to translate scientific breakthroughs into practical strategies helps us all protect our brain health. This book is a must-read for boosting memory and optimizing brain power.”

“What really stands out about this book is that Dr. Small and his wife Gigi Vorgan have mastered the art of storytelling that has long been a valued method of communication for many individuals in the world of business or science . . . And as Dr. Small mentions, it is his hope that the book will prove to be entertaining as well as help those who may fear psychiatrists to overcome their fears and perhaps secure help if needed. Has the book succeeded? I believe it has come through with flying colors.”

“…a detailed and practical guide to help achieve healthy aging. I recommend it as a comprehensive manual for protecting your health, both physical and mental, as you move through life.”

“Eminently readable … an indispensable guide.”

“Anyone who has ever forgotten their purse, wallet or cell phone and remembered it while stuck in traffic, or struggled to remember the name of a movie they just saw or a person they just met will find help in The Memory Bible: An Innovative Strategy for Keeping Your Brain Young.”

“No question it is a frightening diagnosis, but whether you are a patient, family member or caregiver, you can’t help feel empowered and optimistic after reading this book.  This small guide will leave a big impression”

“In recent years, we have learned how to change just about everything in our world: our environment, our genetics, and now even our personality.  As he so brilliantly does, Dr. Small has distilled the remarkable science around personality into something understandable and useful.  You will start by really understanding how others perceive you, a truly fascinating exercise with a remarkable payoff.”

“Gary Small is the expert to listen to if you’re concerned about your memory.”

“With humor, compassion, empathy, and insight, Small searches for and finds the humanity that lies hidden under even the most bizarre symptoms.”

“…a genuinely holistic blueprint for a healthy, happy and long life.”

“Small has put together a tight, neatly wrapped package that will jump-start nearly everyone’s memory … perfect, timely, practical, and brilliant.”

“An accessible, practical, and essential guide for millions of patients and caregivers who must cope with this dreaded disease”

“Finally, the book that puts you in charge of your healthy brain.”

“Dr. Small’s journey offers an insider’s view into how mental health professionals grow.  I found it hard to put this treasure of a book down, and still now reflect on the various lives Dr. Small and his wife and writing partner, Gigi Vorgan, have so vividly shared through these thoughtful lessons in wisdom and what it means to be human.”

“…keen insights, practical suggestions and basic, illustrated exercises aimed at keeping the mind alive, eating right, and cultivating positive health habits and healthy intimate relationships.”

”Practical steps you can take in all aspects of lifestyle to keep your brain and mind in good working order.”

Meet Gary and Gigi

Gary Small, MD, is an internationally renowned psychiatrist and neuroscientist, and expert on brain aging, Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia prevention.  He was professor of psychiatry and director of the UCLA Longevity Center until 2020, when he became chair of psychiatry at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine and behavioral health physician-in-chief for Hackensack Meridian Health’s 19 hospitals and 500,000+ patients.  His memory training and healthy aging lifestyle programs are available throughout the U.S., and he has been featured in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, London Times, Washington Post, Time Magazine, Newsweek, AARP Magazine, CNN, ABC Evening News, Good Morning America, and The Today Show. NJBIZ, New Jersey’s leading business journal, placed him among the top 50 health care influencers in the state, and Scientific American magazine named him one of the world’s top 50 innovators in science and technology.

Gigi Vorgan has written, produced, and appeared in numerous feature films and television projects before partnering with her husband, Dr. Gary Small, to co-write 14 brain health and wellness books. These include The New York Times bestseller The Memory Bible, as well as iBrain: Surviving the Technological Alteration of the Modern Mind; The Other Side of the Couch; The Longevity Bible; The Memory Prescription; The Alzheimer’s Prevention Program; 2 Weeks to a Younger Brain; Snap! Change Your Personality in 30 Days; The Small Guide to Anxiety; The Small Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease; The Small Guide to Depression; and Brain Games to Exercise Your Mind. She and Gary currently reside in Weehawken, New Jersey, and Los Angeles, California.

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