Expert Details
Neuropsychology
ID: 739310
California, USA
Expert is board certified by the American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology (ABCN). He has extensive experience conducting clinical and medical-legal evaluations of children and adults. He possesses particular expertise in assessing individuals following brain injury. In his current position, he evaluates neurosurgical patients at the Epilepsy Center. His fellowship training was housed in the University of New Mexico's Department of Neurosurgery.
Expert has additional fellowship training in neurodevelopmental disorders. He is currently a co-investigator on multiple NIH-funded studies examining underlying neurobiological and neuropsychological of difference in language, speech, and non-verbal communication in Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year: 2013 | Degree: Fellowship | Subject: Clinical Neuropsychology | Institution: University of New Mexico Medical Center/Mind Research Network |
| Year: 2011 | Degree: Psy.D. | Subject: Clinical Psychology | Institution: Roosevelt University |
| Year: 2006 | Degree: BA | Subject: Psychology | Institution: University of Wisconsin-Madison |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2015 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Assistant Professor/Neuropsychologist | Department: Neurology |
Responsibilities:Expert performs neuropsychological evaluations, WADA and extra-operative brain mapping for patients in the Epilepsy Center, and assists in surgical planning. His clinical and research interests focus on identifying cognitive, psychological, and biological factors that impact treatment outcomes. He is also interested in understanding the impact of preoperative language mapping on post-surgical outcomes. He continues to also focus on investigating the differences in treatment outcomes (surgical and pharmacological) for patients with epilepsy and co-morbid neurodevelopmental disorders, with a particular focus on individuals on the Autism Spectrum. Lastly, he takes an active role in training the next generation of clinical neuropsychologists. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2013 to 2015 | Employer: Alameda Health System (AHS) | Title: Co-Director of Neuropsychology Service | Department: Department of Medicine |
Responsibilities:Outpatient neuropsychological assessment for a hospital based neuropsychology service. Referrals come from primary care, neurology and neurosurgery. |
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Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology (Full Member) |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| CA Lic. 25777 in Clinical Psychology American Board of Professional Psychology/American Board of Clinical Neuropsychology |
| Professional Appointments |
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| Assistant Clinical Professor in Neurology at Employer |
| Medical / Professional |
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| University of New Mexico / Mind Research Network: Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology, Epilepsy Center, MEG Center, and Departments of Neurosurgery and Neurology (2011-13) Long Island Jewish Medical Center / Hillside Hospital: APA – Accredited Clinical Psychology Internship / Neuropsychology (2010-11) University of Chicago Medical Center: Adult Neuropsychology Assessment Externship (2009-10) University of Illinois at Chicago: Pediatric Neuropsychology Assessment Extern (2008-09) Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital Pediatric Development Center: Behavioral Assessment Staff (2008-10) Illinois Masonic Hospital Pediatric Development Center: Therapy / Assessment Extern (2007-08) Winning Wheels' Long-Term Nursing Home: Group and Individual Therapy (2007) Autism Behavioral Therapist (2004-06) University of Wisconsin-Madison: Department of Kinesiology: Adult Rehabilitation Facilitator (2003-06) Medical Aid, Madison, WI (2002-06) |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has co-written five peer-reviewed publications. He has collaborated on 16 presentations. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| Independent medical evaluations for adult and pediatric claimants retained by plaintiff and defense counsel. |
| Other Relevant Experience |
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| Research experience includes sub-investigations in neuropsychology at UCSF Medical Center and Epilepsy Center. Three formal positions span 2017-present, 2021-present, and 2019-present, respectively. Expert held another scientific sub-investigations position in clinical trials spanned 2011 to 2013. Expert has been awarded on health system pilot grant regarding memory disorders and language. |