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Neuropsychology NEUROPSYCHOLOGY Neuropsychologists specialize in assessing and treating behavioral, cognitive and emotional changes that result from brain dysfunction. Treatment includes rehabilitation, psychological therapy and education. For more details, please visit our Neuropsychology Information page. Paul T. Barrett, Ph.D. Phone: (828) 545 – 7776 1011 Tunnel Rd # 240 Email: [email protected] Asheville, NC 28801 www.mountainmemory.org/index.htm As a licensed psychologist and certified health services provider in North Carolina, Dr. Paul Barrett has been helping people with memory loss since 1994. He specializes in the neuropsychological assessment of memory loss and other cognitive problems. Richard A. Berg, Ph.D., ABPN Phone: (910) 791 – 5719 5010 Randall Parkway Email: [email protected] Wilmington, NC 28403 www.richardaberg.net Dr. Berg specializes in dementia and brain injuries in adults. Neuropsychological services are also available to both active and veteran military to assess for PTSD and TBI. Thomas Bundick, Ph.D. Phone: (919) 870 – 0264 Falls Neuropsychology and Psychotherapy Associates, PLLC www.falls-neuropsychology.com 8388 Six Forks Road, Suite 104 Raleigh, NC 27615 Dr. Bundick specializes in neuropsychological and psychological evaluations and psychotherapy with adolescents and adults. Specific clinical interests include evaluating patients with traumatic brain injury, memory disorders, developmental disorders, multiple sclerosis, stroke, adult ADHD, and other neurological, medical, and psychiatric conditions. Blue Ridge Neuropsychological Associates, P.A. Phone: (828) 684 - 9123 6 Herman Avenue, Extension Suite A Asheville, NC 28803 www.BRNAWEB.com E.J. Burgess, Psy.D. Phone: (919) 785 – 9944 The Neuropsychology Consultants, PA Email: [email protected] 5838 Six Forks Road, Suite 200 www.neuropsychologyconsultants.net Raleigh, NC 27609 Raleigh Office 3509 Haworth Drive Suite 404 Raleigh NC 27609 Fayetteville Office 114 Ridgeway Drive Suite 102 Fayetteville NC 28311 Wilmington Office 1616 Harbour Drive Wilmington NC 28401 Dr. Burgess specializes in evaluation, rehabilitation, and neurobehavioral management as well as clinical psychology. Carolina NeuroServices Phone: (704) 366 - 9930 6853 Fairview Rd., Suite B www.carolinaneuroservices.com Charlotte, NC 28210 Carolinas Rehabilitation – Northeast Phone: (704) 403 -0325 Department of Neuropsychology 487 Lake Concord Road Concord, NC 28025 Leigh Brain and Spine Phone: (919) 402 - 8016 6110 Falconbridge Road, Ste. 101 [email protected] Chapel Hill, NC 27517 www..Leighbrainandspine.com Chapel Hill Brain Center offers a wide variety of Neuro-physiological treatments to meet the needs of your brain. Neuro-physiology simply refers to brain (neuro) functioning (physiology). After carefully determining your brain functioning needs through non-invasive, specialized evaluation, we recommend an individualized plan of care to help address specific goals. Catherine Joy Clodfelter, PhD Phone: (336) 794 – 0220 Clinical Neuropsychologist (336) 794 – 1006 Clinical Psychologist 3000 Bethesda Pl., Suite 102 Winston-Salem, NC 27103 David R. Cox, Ph.D., ABPP Phone: (919) 933 – 0600 Neuropsychology & Rehabilitation Consultants, PC Email: [email protected] 600 Market Street, Suite 301 Chapel Hill, NC 27516 Dr. Cox provides neuropsychological evaluations, pain evaluations, forensic evaluations, disability determination evaluations and educational evaluations. Kathy Crump, Psy.D. Phone: (704) 355 – 7328 Carolinas Rehabilitation 1100 Blythe Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 Dr. Crump specializes in neuropsychological evaluations. Noreen Denny, Ph.D. Phone: (252) 847 – 4444 Vidant Medical Center www.vidanthealth.com Psychology Department 2100 Statonsburg Road, PO Box 6028 Greenville, NC 27835-6028 Dr. Denny specializes in neuropsychology and works with adult patients. Gregory L. Duncan, Ph.D. Phone: (252) 714 – 0155 ECU School of Medicine, Psychiatry Outpatient Clinic Email: [email protected] 905 John Hopkins Drive www.ecu.edu/cs-dhs/psychiatry/duncanG.cfm Greenville, NC 27834 Dr. Duncan provides neuropsychological evaluations, regular and forensic, as well as cognitive retraining, cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy (PTSD, panic, anxiety, and depression), disability determination, and educational assessments for ages 13 and up. Peter Duquette, Ph.D. Phone: (919) 966 - 4845 Carolina Institute for Developmental Disabilities http://cidd.unc.edu 101 Renee Lynne Court Carrboro, NC 27510 Dr. Duquette works with pediatric patients ages 2- 25. His areas of specialty are Autism Spectrum Disorders, mild TBI and sports concussions, ADHD, LD, and epilepsy. George P. Fowles, Ed.D., FACPN Phone: (919) 350 – 8000 Department of Neuropsychology Confidential Referral Line: (919) 350 – 7878 WakeMed Hospital Email: [email protected] 3000 New Bern Ave. Raleigh, NC 27610 Dr. Fowles currently specializes in adult neuropsychology with special interests in acquired brain injury, dementia, and legal and ethical issues in brain injury rehabilitation. Ronald D. Franklin, PhD, FACPN Phone: (910) 673 - 2803 Independent Assessment Consultants, Ltd Email: [email protected] 116 McDougall Drive Seven Lakes Village West End, NC 27376 Dr. Franklin is a supervisor for the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Registry of TBI Providers. He provides expert witness for the defense in civil litigation. Dr. Franklin is fellowship-training and board certified in pediatric neuropsychology. Elizabeth Gamble, Psy.D. Phone: (910) 615 – 3663 Behavioral Health Care at Cape Fear Valley Health System Email: [email protected] 3425 Melrose Rd. Fayetteville, NC 28304 Dr. Gamble is on the NC Department of Public Instruction’s Registry of TBI Providers. She provides neuropsychological evaluations, forensic evaluations, disability evaluations, dementia evaluations, and educational assessments for ages 5 and up. Keith Ganci, Ph.D. Phone: (704) 362 – 1555 501 S. Sharon Amity Road, Suite 500 Email: [email protected] Charlotte, NC 28211 www.drgancinpservices.com Dr. Ganci provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessment, individual therapy, and cognitive rehabilitation. He treats a variety of neurological disorders including, but not limited to concussion, TBI, stroke, dementia, ADHD, encephalitis, and organic psychiatric disturbance. Thomas J. Harbin, Ph.D. Phone: (910) 308 –8377 Harbin and Associates Email: [email protected] 207 East St Suite 421-L www.harbinandassociates.com Pittsboro, NC 27312 Dr. Harbin specializes in neuropsychology and forensic psychology. Kris Herfkens, Ph.D. Phone: (919) 384 – 9682 Triangle Neuropsychology Services, PLLC Email: [email protected] 3310 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 400 www.triangleneuropsychology.com Durham, NC 27705 1540 Sunday Dr Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27607 Dr. Herfkens provides clinical and forensic neuropsychological evaluations to adults, as well as cognitive retraining and cognitive behavioral therapy. Aaron Hervey, Ph.D., ABPP-CN Phone: (919) 933-2000 x107 Chapel Hill www.ncneuropsych.com 1829 E. Franklin Street 400 Franklin Square Chapel Hill, NC 27514 Phone: (919) 785-5055 3251 Falls of Neuse Rd Suite 121 Raleigh, NC 27614 6911 Shannon Willow Suite 400 Charlotte, NC 28226 20180 Energy Dr. Apex, NC 27502 Dr. Hervey is board certified as a neuropsychologist by the American Board of Professional Psychology. He performs neuropsychological, educational, disability, and forensic evaluations of patients ages 5 and up. Meredith Hickory, Psy.D. Phone: (919) 971 – 1495 1020 Southhill Drive, Suite 300 Email: [email protected] Cary, NC 27513 www.drmeredithickory.com Dr. Hickory offers pediatric neuropsychological testing for neurological disorders including epilepsy, brain injuries, brain tumors, autism spectrum disorders, and learning disabilities. Mark R. Hill, Ph.D. Blue Ridge Neuropsychological Associates, P.A. Phone: (828) 684 – 9123 6 Herman Avenue Extension, Suite A Email: [email protected] Asheville, NC 28803 www.brnaweb.com Dr. Hill works with ages 16 and older. He specializes in TBI and dementia and accepts most insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid. Christy L. Jones, Ph.D., ABPN Phone: (910) 681 – 3880 Coastal Neuropsychological Services www.drchristyjones.com 7655 Market Street Wilmington, NC 28411 Dr. Jones completed her training at Duke University and is a board-certified neuropsychologist. She evaluates and treats neurological conditions while also assisting patients in making lifestyle changes to minimize any ongoing limitations. Laurie R. Leach, Ph.D., FACPN – BIRS Director Phone: (919) 350 – 8000 Department of Neuropsychology Email: [email protected] Wake Med Hospital 3000 New Bern Ave. Raleigh, NC 27610 Dr. Leach is board certified by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology and a Fellow of the American College of Professional Neuropsychology. She specializes in adult neuropsychology, with special interests in acquired brain injury, cerebrovascular accident, and dementia. Shelley Leininger, Ph.D. Phone: (704) 355 – 7328 Carolinas Rehabilitation www.carolinashealthcare.org/carolinas-rehab 1100 Blythe Blvd. Charlotte, NC 28203 Dr. Leininger specializes in neuropsychological evaluations and serves adult populations. Sharon Leuenberger, Ph.D. Phone: (919) 677 – 0101 x520 3-C Family Services www.3cfs.com 1901 N. Harrison Ave. Suite 100 Cary, NC 27513 Dr. Leuenberger has focused the majority of her almost twenty year career working with youth who have sustained a head injury. Her experience includes the
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