Your Neuropsychology Evaluation
We want you to feel prepared and informed before you arrive.
Neuropsychologists work closely with referring doctors to provide guidance on diagnosis and treatment for people with various illnesses, injuries, and diseases of the brain that can affect neurocognitive functioning (thinking skills), mood, behavior, and capability for independence.
Common conditions assessed by a neuropsychologist include dementia, concussion/brain injury, stroke, brain tumors, and Parkinson’s disease. Additionally, neuropsychological evaluations are required as part of a multidisciplinary pre-surgical evaluation for a number of conditions treated at St. Luke's, including for deep brain stimulation (DBS) surgery for movement disorders, epilepsy surgery, and as an important component of the lumbar drain trial for normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH).
Because evaluating these conditions is complex, neuropsychological visits are broken up into three phases, all of which can be completed in either two or three visits depending on the needs of the patient.
What to Expect
Estimated appointment length: 2 hours
During the initial interview, the neuropsychologist will gather patient history and cognitive concerns, discuss medical history, and determine the appropriate battery of tests to best assess cognitive abilities.
We suggest you have a family member, close friend, or caregiver present for this appointment so they can help provide information. This is especially important if you have memory concerns.