Michelle T. Panlilio, NP

Dr. Michelle Panlilio is the National Lead Dementia Care Specialist (DCS) in the UCLA Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care (ADC) Program, where she has been a DCS since 2013. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in nursing from Mount St. Mary's College and completed her Master's and Doctoral Degree from UCLA. Prior to joining the ADC Program, Dr. Panlilio worked in Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Dermatology, and clinical research trials for Alzheimer's Disease.  

While she continues to see patients in Westwood, Santa Monica and Calabasas offices, she serves as the National Lead DCS for the dissemination efforts of the UCLA ADC Program through various grants. She is faculty for the UCLA ECHO Lecture series, in collaboration with the Alzheimer's Association. 

In contribution to educational efforts by the clinicians in the ADC program, Dr. Panlilio serves as Lead DCS for UCLA geriatric physician fellows completing their dementia-focused training and as an Assistant Clinical Professor (volunteer) for Advanced Practice nursing students for the UCLA School of Nursing. She participates on several advisory boards within the UCLA Health System and has presented to national and international audiences.