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DENT NEUROSCIENCES RESEARCH CENTER INC

AMHERST, NY · EIN 161583617 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE H96 · Medical Research · Medium ($1M-$10M) · dentinstitute.com
revenue
$4.0M
expenses
$3.1M
net assets
$5.0M
employees
0
volunteers
11
program ratio
98%
mission · from form 990

TO CONDUCT SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST.

profile · synthesized from sources

Medical practice providing neurology, psychiatry, and behavioral health services in the Buffalo, NY area. Offers clinical treatments including medication management, ketamine therapy, TMS, and ADHD assessment. The organization employs a large team of physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals across multiple specialties including neurology, psychiatry, and audiology.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Audiology Services
Diagnostic and treatment services for hearing and balance disorders provided by licensed audiologists
Neurology Services
Clinical care for neurological disorders including epilepsy, migraines, and movement disorders, delivered by board-certified neurologists
Psychiatry and Behavioral Health
Provides medication management for depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, and ADHD; offers ketamine therapy, SPRAVATO, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS)
activities · 8 groups

What they do

  • Biomedical Research and Innovation 2 activities
    • Utilizes NeuroLLM™ platform for real-world data research
      Conducts research using the NeuroLLM™ technology platform, drawing on a dataset of over 5 million patient records from U.S. neurology practices to generate real-world evidence and insights.
    • Validates portable MRI systems for clinical neurology use
      Conducted research demonstrating that portable MRI systems produce imaging results comparable to standard MRI scans and provide diagnostic value with positive patient experience in clinical neurology settings.
  • Neurological Disorder Research & Rehabilitation 1 activity
    • Conducts clinical research and neurosciences clinical trials
      Oversees more than 100 ongoing clinical research trials in outpatient neurology and neurosciences, including studies on novel diagnostic tools and therapies, contributing to scientific knowledge and patient care innovation.
  • Hearing Health Services and Support 1 activity
    • Operates specialty clinics for neurological and vestibular disorders
      Runs dozens of specialty clinics including a dedicated Dizziness, Balance, and Tinnitus Center that provides specialized neurological care for patients with vestibular and auditory conditions such as dizziness, balance disorders, and tinnitus.
  • Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare 1 activity
    • Processes insurance claims and facilitates patient access to care
      Participates in a wide range of local and national insurance plans and submits insurance claims on behalf of patients to streamline payment and improve access to neurological and mental health services.
  • Medical Records Access & Privacy Compliance 1 activity
    • Processes legal name changes in medical records
      Provides a service for patients to update their legal name in medical records, with requests processed within 7 to 10 business days.
  • Advanced Surgical and Cardiac Care 1 activity
    • Provides comprehensive neurology care and advanced diagnostics
      Delivers clinical evaluation, treatment, and advanced neurodiagnostics for a full range of neurological disorders using up-to-date medical technology, serving over 330,000 patients annually across multiple locations, including the DENT Tower in Amherst, NY, and providing services to Canadian patients in the Buffalo area.
  • Outpatient Mental Health Clinic Services 1 activity
    • Provides mental health services including medication management and specialized therapies
      Offers psychiatric services including medication management for depression, anxiety, PTSD, OCD, and bipolar disorder; conducts ADHD assessments; and provides advanced treatments such as ketamine therapy, SPRAVATO® (esketamine), and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), including specialized perinatal mental health care from preconception through one year postpartum.
  • Patient Portal and Digital Health Access 1 activity
    • Provides patient portal services for care coordination
      Operates the myDENTChart patient portal, enabling patients to request medication refills, send secure messages to their care team, access lab and diagnostic test results, view visit summaries, and read published clinical documents.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4.03M
Contributions & grants$267K7%
Program service revenue$3.59M89%
Investment income$173K4%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$3.09M
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$5.57M
Cash$4.07M
Investments$1.50M
Liabilities$549K
Net assets$5.02M
Liquid reserves21.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +44.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 4
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
LASZLO MECHTLER MD BOARD MEMBER/CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER 4 $202K
MICHELLE RAINKA PHARMD BOARD MEMBER/PRESIDENT 6 $140K
TRACI ALADEEN PHARMD BOARD MEMBER/SECRETARY 6 $120K
CHRISTOPHER RALYEA JR MBA BOARD MEMBER/TREASURER 6 $84K
board members · 11
  • ANTHONY BAYNES — BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
  • CHET GARY DDS — BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
  • CHRISTINE MANN MBA — BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
  • FRANCIS M GENGO PHARMD — BOARD MEMBER/CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER
  • HARRY DENT III — BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE (TO 11/5/24)
  • HORACIO CAPOTE MD — CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER - PSYCHIATRY
  • JOSEPH V FRITZ PHD — BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE (TO 11/5/24)
  • MAUREEN GRIFFIN TOMCZAK — BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE (TO 11/5/24)
  • MICHAEL SONGIN CPA — BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
  • RAUL VASQUEZ MD — BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE
  • VERNICE BATES MD — BOARD MEMBER AT LARGE (TO 11/5/24)
relationships · 9

Who they work with

  • DENT Neurologic Institute Network — Largest outpatient neurology practice in the United States with 26 sub-specialty clinics
  • Dent Neurologic Network — DENT NEUROSCIENCES RESEARCH CENTER INC is part of the Dent Neurologic network.
  • Healow Partner — Partners with Healow to offer a mobile app for patient portal access and communication.
  • Hyperfine Partner — Collaborated on a study of the NEURO PMR portable MRI system.
  • NeuroLLM™ Partner — Technology partner providing proprietary AI-driven data analytics for clinical trials and real-world evidence research.
  • SPRAVATO® Partner — Administers SPRAVATO® (esketamine) as part of its treatment protocols for mental health disorders.
  • University at Buffalo Partner — Collaborates on teaching opportunities with resident and fellowship programs in Headache and Neuro-Imaging.
  • Western New York Network — Provides neurologic care and services to the Western New York region.
  • respected leaders in the medical community Partner — Collaborates with respected medical leaders as part of its affiliations
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Advanced Neuromodulation and Pharmacological Intervention
    methodology: neuromodulation_therapy
    By employing neuromodulation therapies (e.g., TMS, ketamine) alongside medication management, we treat resistant mental health conditions more effectively, because these modalities directly modulate neural circuits when standard treatments fail.
  • Integrated Clinical and Research Model
    methodology: integrated_clinical_research
    By embedding clinical research within routine patient care, we improve patient outcomes and advance neuroscience knowledge, because participation in research leads to earlier access to innovative treatments and higher quality of care.
  • Patient-Centered Care Model
    methodology: patient-centered_care
    By treating patients with dignity and respect—such as using correct names and designing outpatient services around accessibility—we improve engagement and outcomes, because patients are more likely to adhere to care when they feel seen and respected.
  • Specialized, Centralized Neurological Care Delivery
    methodology: centralized_multispecialty_care
    By centralizing multispecialty neurological services in one location, we improve care coordination and patient navigation, because integrated access reduces fragmentation and enhances continuity in complex chronic disease management.