Board Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist

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Board-Certified Clinical Neuropsychologist | Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University | I serve as the Director of the Neuropsychology Service in the Department of Neurology at SUNY Downstate. I also conduct evaluations in my private practice at Comprehensive Neuropsychology Services, PC. I earned my Ph.D. in Psychology (Neuropsychology) from the City University of New York. I completed my pre-doctoral internship in neuropsychology at Harvard Medical School/MGH, followed by a post-doctoral fellowship at NYU. I have practiced as a clinical neuropsychologist for over 20 years. As a lifespan neuropsychologist, I evaluate children and adults with a wide range of neurological and psychological conditions, including traumatic brain injury (TBI), concussion, epilepsy, mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dementia, stroke, learning disabilities, autism, and emotional or behavioral disorders. Individuals often present with cognitive and psychological complaints related to these conditions. I conduct neuropsychological and psychological evaluations for medical, academic, and medico-legal purposes, including Independent Medical Examinations (IMEs - liability and disability). I have written numerous expert witness reports and have testified in depositions and in court. I have done criminal forensic neuropsychological evaluations. I am a bilingual neuropsychologist, fluent in English and Russian, and have specialized expertise in cross-cultural neuropsychology. I conduct evaluations in other languages with the assistance of an interpreter, when needed. I actively contribute to the field through leading expert discussions and conferences on bilingual and cross-cultural assessment practices and have served as an oral examiner for board certification in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). At SUNY Downstate, I teach residents, fellows, and medical students and direct a neuropsychology training program for doctoral students. My research interests include cognitive and behavioral aspects of epilepsy, treatment adherence, performance validity testing, cerebrovascular disease, and psychological distress. I have authored peer-reviewed journal articles and book chapters, and have presented my research at national and international conferences. I am a licensed psychologist in New York State and travel to other states to conduct evaluations. Contact: luba.nakhutina@gmail.com