Vivian L Begali, PsyD, LCP, FACPN-ABN, ABPP

North Chesterfield, Virginia
Vivian L Begali, PsyD, LCP, FACPN-ABN, ABPP Expert Witness

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Broadly trained and experienced Neuropsychologist

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Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

General Specialties:

Neuropsychology and Psychology

Keywords/Search Terms:

Neuropsychologist, PTSD, Neuropsychological Assessment, Acquired Brain Injury, TBI, Stroke, Neurological Disorders, Chronic Pain, Neuro IMEs, Worker's Compensation, Second Opinion, Capacity/Competency Evaluations, Testamentary Capacity, Dementia, Cognitive Decline, Children, Adults, Geriatrics, Forensic Neuropsychology, IME

Education:

PsyD, James Madison University; EdS, James Madison University; MEd, Slippery Rock University; BS, Slippery Rock University

Years in Practice:

30+

Number of Times Deposed/Testified in Last 4 Yrs:

20+

Additional Information

Double board-certified in Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology, Independent practitioner with 30 years of experience. Dr. Begali provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessments for individuals with medical, mental, cognitive, and physical conditions. Provides expert witness consultation for forensic cases, IMEs, medical file review, second opinions, disability, and peer reviews. Expert witness services are offered in defense and plaintiff personal injury cases, consultation, and courtroom testimony. Independent and clinical neuropsychological evaluations provide a comprehensive and evidence-based measurement of neurocognitive status following brain injury and neurological conditions, chronic pain conditions, toxic exposure, stroke, work-related injuries, secondary psychiatric disorders, and PTSD. Dr. Begali has been awarded Fellow Status by the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the American College of Professional Neuropsychology, and the American Academy of Clinical Psychology. Member of ABPP, AACN, INS, APA, NAN, ASCH, Div. 40/42, ACPN, SNS, VPA. Dr. Begali is a published author (books, chapters, journal articles on traumatic brain injury, dementia, practice issues, forensic neuropsychology, and neuropsychology). Work experience includes staff neuropsychologist for inpatient pediatric and adult medical and rehabilitation centers and hospital based outpatient services. She is the owner and sole practitioner of Neuropsychology and Psychological Healthcare (private practice) providing individual neuropsychological evaluations and treatment.