Neuropsychology
Evaluating the impact of illness and injury on the brain
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.
Neurological conditions we commonly evaluate
- Movement disorders
Pre-surgical neuropsychological assessment for optimal results
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
Healing chronic conditions through behavioral medicine
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.
Locations
Our hospitals, multispecialty medical centers, pharmacies, labs and more offer outstanding, personalized care for patients all across the region.
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