Adult Neuropsychological Evaluations
Dr. Selina Mangassarian provides comprehensive outpatient neuropsychological evaluations for adults seeking clarity about cognitive, behavioral, and emotional functioning. These evaluations are available on a private pay basis and are designed for individuals, families, and referring providers who need a thorough, individualized assessment that goes beyond what routine clinical visits can offer.
A neuropsychological evaluation directly measures how the brain is functioning across multiple cognitive domains using standardized, normed tests. Results are compared to same-age peers and interpreted in the context of the individual’s medical, psychiatric, developmental, and psychosocial history. The evaluation provides a detailed picture of cognitive strengths and weaknesses, clarifies diagnosis, quantifies functional impact, and informs treatment, care planning, and recommendations for support.
Who Is Referred for a Neuropsychological Evaluation
Referrals come from neurologists, psychiatrists, primary care physicians, geriatricians, and other specialists, as well as from individuals and families who are seeking answers on their own. Common reasons for referral include but are not limited to:
- Memory changes or concerns about early cognitive decline
- Suspected or confirmed neurodegenerative disease, including Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, Parkinson’s disease with cognitive involvement, and other dementias
- Mild cognitive impairment and questions about progression or diagnosis
- Normal aging versus pathological cognitive change
- Traumatic brain injury or concussion, including post-concussion syndrome and questions about recovery and long-term cognitive impact
- Stroke or cerebrovascular disease with cognitive sequelae
- Multiple sclerosis and other neurological conditions affecting cognition
- Epilepsy and seizure disorders
- Brain tumor or history of neurosurgical treatment
- Encephalitis, meningitis, or other neuroinfectious conditions
- Toxic exposures with potential cognitive impact
- Cancer treatment-related cognitive changes, including chemotherapy-related cognitive effects
- Cognitive and psychiatric symptoms that are difficult to disentangle, such as depression and dementia, or anxiety and attention problems
- Differential diagnosis of complex psychiatric and neurological presentations
- Questions about functional capacity and the impact of cognitive or psychiatric conditions on daily living, driving, financial management, or independent living