A neuropsychologist specializes in the relationship between the brain and human behavior. Neuropsychologists evaluate, diagnose, treat and rehabilitate people of all ages with neurological, developmental or psychological conditions that affect cognitive function, which is a person’s ability to think, reason, remember and learn.
A neuropsychologist typically:
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Evaluates a patient’s medical history
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Interviews the patient, family and others who can be helpful
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Performs a neuropsychological evaluation and interprets the results to help reach a diagnosis
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Determines the presence and extent of cognitive problems
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Identifies psychological components of cognitive problems
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Consults with doctors and other healthcare providers
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Treats and rehabilitates people with cognitive and emotional problems related to the central nervous system
Neuropsychologists may also be known as simply a psychologist or as a neurological psychologist.
There are 171 specialists practicing Neuropsychology in New York, NY with an overall average rating of 4.0 stars. There are 9 hospitals near New York, NY with affiliated Neuropsychology specialists, including Mount Sinai Hospital, NYU Langone Health Tisch Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center.