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Dr. Kalinian - Forensic and Clinical Neuropsychologist
Forensic and Neuropsychological Evaluation of adults and the elderly who suffer from concussion, traumatic brain injury, stroke, attention-deficit-disorder (ADD/ADHD), aneurysm, anoxic attack, seizure disorders, brain tumor, dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's Disease), personality, medical, and psychiatric (e.g.,PTSD, Bipolar Mood Disorder) disorders. Public Speaking,Record Review, Expert Witness Testimony, and Independent Medical Examiner.

Services
Clinical and Forensic Neuropsychological evaluation and treatment of adults and elderly who suffer from neurological and psychiatric disorders.

Who Benefits from a Neuropsychological Evaluation
A neuropsychological evaluation could be beneficial to individuals, family members, caregivers, nurses, physicians, and attorneys.

Patient Information
Information to patients about the neuropsychological evaluation process and procedures

Professional Background
Dr. Kalinian has a PhD in Clinical Psychology with specialization in Neuropsychology, a Master of Science in Clinical Psycholgy, a Master of Art in Forensic Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology and Criminal Justice. She completed a predoctoral internship in Neuropsychology at UC-Davis Medical Center and a postdoctoral fellowship in Neuropsychology at UC-San Francisco General Hospital. Prior to becoming a Neuropsychologist, she worked as a CT/MRI technologist, it was during this time that she became interested in brain-behavior relationships which subsequently led her to her curent career of Clinical Neuropsychologist.

Complete CV/Resume
Haygoush Kalinian, PhD Neuropsychologist complete CV.

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS INDICATING BRAIN DISORDER
Difficulties with attention, concentration, memory, and thinking require a Neuropsychological evaluation to adequately diagnose and treat these problems.

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY
What is Traumatic Brain Injury or TBI? A TBI is caused by a jolt or hit to the head that produces a series of cognitive (attention/concentration, memory), behavioral and personality changes. Contact Dr. Kalinian for a Neuropsychological evaluation to best diagnose and treat these symptoms.

POST-CONCUSSIVE SYNDROME
What is concussion and what are the signs and symptoms of postconcussive syndrome (PCS)? Difficulties with attention, concentration, memory, language, reasoning, changes in personality, depression, anxiety, sudden outbursts and anger may be signs of PCS. Contact Dr. Kalinian for a Neuropsychological evaluation to treat postconcussive sydrome.

INFORMATION ABOUT STROKE
Stroke or "Brain Attack" is an emergency, Learn the signs and symptoms of Stroke it could save your life. Some of the signs include sudden numbness on one side of the body or limbs, slurrerd speach, sudden and sever headache, confusion, disorientation.

SYMPTOMS OF ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE
Memory loss is the hallmark of Alzheimer's Disease, but there are other reasons for memory loss. A Neuropsychological evaluation would determine the cause of memory loss.

WHEN TO BE CONCERNED ABOUT DEMENTIA?
Orange County Neuropsychologist evaluates Alzheimer's Disease

ALZHEIMERS VS NORMAL AGE RELATED MEMORY DECLINE
Memory loss may be caused by Altzheimer's, other medical, neurological, psychiatric disorders or just normal ageing. To find the cause of memory loss, obtain a neuropsychological evaluation.

ABOUT FORENSIC NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
What is the role of a neuropsychologist in forensic or legal proceeding?

OVERVIEW OF BRAIN IMAGING TECHNIQUES
Description of CT, MRI, SPECT with images of brain disorders (e.g., stroke, aneurysm, tumor)

LINKS AND RESOURCES
Useful resources about Forensic Neuropsychology and Neuropsychological disorders

ARTICLES BY DR. KALINIAN
Articles authored by Dr. Kalinian about Stroke, PostConcussive Syndrome, Traumatic Brain Injury, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Forensic Neuropsychology