Neuropsychology

Neuropsychological assessments examine how illness or injury affects brain function. Our neuropsychologists evaluate mental functions like attention, behavior, language, problem-solving, processing speed, and memory, which can be impacted by neurological conditions. The results from these assessments help us understand how brain-related issues affect development, including cognitive, emotional, and behavioral functioning.

Our staff of board-certified experts like neuropsychologists, psychologists, counselors, and specialists have extensive experience in helping people with various brain conditions like Alzheimer's and traumatic brain injury. With our diverse knowledge, we can tackle whatever cognitive, emotional, and behavioral issues you may face.

Some major surgeries may require a psychological evaluation. This helps ensure you’re ready for surgery and able to make the necessary lifestyle changes for the procedure to be successful.

Surgeries that require pre-surgical evaluation and education may include:

• Deep brain stimulation
• MR-guided focused ultrasound
• Intrathecal morphine pump implantation
• Shunting for normal-pressure hydrocephalus
• Spinal cord stimulator implantation
• Ventricular assist device implantation
• Awake craniotomy surgery
• Transplant surgery

Using cognitive-behavioral therapy principles, we help patients reduce stress, manage pain, comply with health management recommendations, and make lifestyle changes important to their health and well-being. Our behavioral medicine program focuses on the diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of chronic medical conditions.