Both physicians and patients can benefit from being aware of and referring for early diagnosis with state of the art Neuropsychological evaluations. There are cognitive disturbance(s) assoicated with various medical/neurologic/psychitatric disorders which are the primary focus of Neuropsychology.
Various illnesses can be an indication or red flag for neuropsychological consultation. Typically following a Traumatic Brain Injury, Epilepsy,Alzheimers Dementia and Post Traumatic Stress Disorders. However, it is also very useful and reassuring for patient's in differentiation of Age-Related Memory Impairment from more significant Memory Disorders, Multiple Sclerosis, Movement Disorders, Parkinsons Disease, Adult Learning Disabilities, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Adult Asperger's Syndrome, ADD
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Click Here Dr. English has over 20 years experience in Healthcare and Psychology. A Board Certified Neuropsychologist, his professional training includes Graduate Studies from the University of California, Berkeley, Denver University and Walter Reed Medical Center, Washington, DC. In 2008/09 while at The University of Nebraska Medical Center. At Nebraska Medical Center he worked with noted epileptologist Sanjay Singh, M.D. and Neuropsychologists in the evaluation of memory disorders associated with dementia's, epilepsy and head-injury. Magnetoencephalography (MEG), the newest innovation in Functional Brain Imaging was available at UNMC and is currently a research tool for understanding and treating neurological disorders. To view MEG information Click Here.
His professional work is published in the areas of cognitive/memory impairment and health-related topics and includes research, presentations and case reports. (e.g. brain-injuries, health regimen compliance and test evaluations are some of the topics published). Dr. English is a Board Examiner of the American Board of Professional Neuropscyhology (FACPN), A diplomatre of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP), Fellow of the American College of Neuropsychology, Member of the American Psychological Association (since 1985), and Fellow of the National Academy of Neuropsychology. He retired at the rank of Colonel from AF Reserves and served as a Hospital Commander in an F-16 fighter unit.
