Comprehensive neuropsychological assessment for adults being considered for neurological or neurosurgical procedures, including epilepsy surgery and deep brain stimulation.
Presurgical neuropsychological evaluation may be recommended when cognitive functioning needs to be understood before a neurological or neurosurgical procedure. The evaluation helps establish a cognitive baseline, clarify potential risks, and support treatment planning.
Depending on the procedure and referral question, the evaluation may examine several areas of cognitive functioning to establish a baseline, identify areas of vulnerability, and support surgical planning.
Learning, retention, and recall of new information.
Focus, concentration, mental efficiency, and speed of information processing.
Planning, organization, problem solving, cognitive flexibility, and self-monitoring.
Word retrieval, naming, verbal comprehension, and related language abilities.
Visual perception, spatial reasoning, and constructional abilities.
Mood, behavior, adjustment, and other psychological factors that may affect treatment planning and postoperative functioning.
A presurgical neuropsychological evaluation typically includes several steps tailored to the procedure, referral question, and individual clinical needs.
We briefly discuss the procedure, referral question, relevant history, and whether a presurgical neuropsychological evaluation is the appropriate next step.
The evaluation includes a clinical interview, cognitive testing, and review of relevant neurological, medical, and surgical records as needed.
Results are reviewed clearly, including cognitive strengths and weaknesses, areas of potential risk, and how the findings may inform treatment planning.
You receive a written report summarizing findings and providing recommendations for the treating team, surgical planning, and follow-up care.
The goal is to provide a clear understanding of current cognitive functioning, establish a useful baseline, and provide findings that can support treatment planning before and after surgery.
A detailed profile of current cognitive strengths and weaknesses that can be used as a preoperative baseline.
Findings that may help clarify areas of cognitive vulnerability and inform multidisciplinary treatment or surgical planning.
A dedicated appointment to review results, answer questions, and discuss how the findings relate to the planned procedure and next steps.
A comprehensive report summarizing findings, clinical impressions, and recommendations that can be shared with the treating team when appropriate.
Franz Neuropsychology provides presurgical neuropsychological evaluations for adults undergoing neurological or neurosurgical treatment planning. Evaluations help establish cognitive baseline functioning, identify areas of vulnerability, and provide information that may support multidisciplinary decision-making.
Refer a PatientComprehensive evaluations include a clinical interview, neuropsychological testing, review of relevant records as appropriate, interpretation, feedback, and a written report. The scope of each evaluation is individualized to the referral question and clinical needs.
In cases where a substantially abbreviated evaluation is clinically appropriate, a reduced fee may apply. Any adjusted fee will be discussed in advance.
Franz Neuropsychology is a private-pay practice and does not bill insurance directly. A superbill can be provided for possible out-of-network reimbursement.
If you are preparing for a neurological or neurosurgical procedure, Franz Neuropsychology offers a clear and straightforward process for completing a presurgical neuropsychological evaluation.
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