Meet Our Psychologists
Our Neuropsychology Department offers a seasoned team of experts with exceptional experience and compassion in caring for people with neurologic diseases and disorders. They take the time to meet with patients one-on-one to understand their symptoms. They seek to learn how the disorder is affecting the lives of their patients and the lives of their patient’s families.
To understand a patient’s unique cognitive strengths and weaknesses, our clinicians conduct an initial diagnostic interview and mental status exam. The tests are non-invasive, meaning they do not involve attaching you to machines or using x-rays.
These initial diagnostic tests are conducted one-on-one in a private room with specialty-trained neuropsychological technicians. Testing may take between three to five hours to complete on average.
Each neuropsychological exam performed at The NeuroMedical Center is tailored to your individual needs.
Your medical provider can use the results of your tests to determine the best treatment options for you, and they can confirm or clarify a diagnosis or rule out certain conditions. Following evaluation, your psychologist at The NeuroMedical Center will work with your referring physician to establish an appropriate treatment regimen. Treatment may involve primary counseling, medication management, or a combination of the two.
A neuropsychological evaluation can also guide referral to other specialists, such as neurologists, speech and language pathologists, and sleep professionals.
A stroke can affect behavior, thinking, memory, and other brain functions in obvious or subtle ways. Your psychologist can perform an evaluation to help determine the degree of stroke impairment.
Parkinson’s disease, a progressive disorder, can cause several neurological problems. A neuropsychologist’s examination can provide a baseline to help them determine disease progression and severity of impairment. Neuropsychological examinations can be particularly helpful when a patient is being considered for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery.
Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia can interfere with memory, personality, and cognitive abilities. A neuropsychologist can perform an exam to help identify it in its early stage.
Certain treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease require early identification.
Epilepsy and seizure disorders can affect cognitive and psychological functioning. A neuropsychological evaluation can assist with epilepsy treatment by identifying areas of the brain that have been impacted by seizure activity.
Traumatic brain injuries can cause a wide variety of symptoms. A neuropsychologist can help determine how an injury affects functions like reasoning or problem-solving skills. Often the most disabling aspect of TBI is moral/personality alterations, which can be treated by the neuropsychologist.
Why Choose the NeuroMedical Center's Neuropsychology Team?
The sooner you identify a neurological condition and start treatment, the more likely you will resolve the issue or limit the complications.
The NeuroMedical Center’s Neuropsychology team can help you and your referring physician best understand a cognitive, behavioral, or neurological condition. A neuropsychological evaluation will help plan effective treatment and set appropriate goals.
Talk to your physician about scheduling an appointment with one of our specialists or request an appointment today.
