The Neuropsychology Service
The Neuropsychology Service provides assessment and diagnosis of the cognitive and behavioral effects of neurologic disorders. These disorders include head injury, cerebrovascular disease, multiple sclerosis, dementia, brain tumor, parkinsons and epilepsy as well as learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder. We provide services to adolescents and adults, both as inpatients and outpatients. A typical assessment involves administration of neuropsychological and psychological tests, record review, and an interview with the patient (including, if available, a friend or family member).
Reasons for referral may include:
• To determine the presence, nature, and severity of cognitive dysfunction
• To provide diagnostic information needed prior to neurosurgical procedures
• To provide baseline information for longitudinal follow-up
• To determine cognitive capacity for work, school, and independent living
• To identify psychological factors such as depression that contribute to cognitive dysfunction
• To provide treatment recommendations for cognitive disorders and psychological adjustment
• To facilitate and help direct rehabilitation
Written and verbal feedback is tailored to the needs of the patient and referral source. Physicians and others may make referrals.
Service Phone: (650) 498-6842
