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Neuropsychologist for 16 yr old
Oct 2005
My 16 year old daughter needs to have a neuropsychological evaluation. We are new to the area and have no idea where to look. She has a history of cognitive problems due to a childhood onset of Multiple Sclerosis and I know I will need this exam to help her get the accommodations she needs for standardized testing like the SAT's. If anyone knows of a competent, reasonable neuropsychologist, I would really appreciate the recommendation. Thanks
Rochelle Wolk, Ph.D., is fabulous - many years of experience, thorough evaluation, and a clear report with helpful recommendations. Her office number is 510-658-7445. anon
You have a terrific Neuropsychologist right in Berkeley. Her name is Dr. Elea Bernou, (925) 457-4214. She lives in Berkeley, may practice in Walnut Creek. She's very compassionate and really well trained. My husband saw her recently and was very impressed. Her specialty is children and teens. Julie
Neurologist for mild, stable case of MS
Nov 2005
I am looking for a neurologist for a yearly check-up for my multiple sclerosis. Since I was diagnosed 8 years ago, I have only had 2 episodes, neither of which left significant residual symptoms, so most years I have only needed to contact my neurologist to renew my Copaxone prescription (knock wood that this will be the future pattern as well). Now that I recently began to have decent health insurance, I would like to see someone to get a more thorough check-up and re-assess my treatment/management options. I am looking for someone who supports the use of Copaxone, will not cause me anxiety by expecting the worst, will support my general attitude of taking my medicine reliably but otherwise not thinking about my MS most of the time, and who is up on the medical literature. She/he does not need to be an MS specialist. I appreciate any recommendations, particularly in Berkeley/Oakland. anonymous
Try the doctors at UCSF MS center(http://mscenter.ucsf.edu/). They are more than worth the trip over to the City. Good Luck
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