Contact this Expert Witness
- Company: Dr. Vivian Begali
- Phone: (804) 320-6691
- Cell: (804) 314-3573
- Fax: (804) 655-2142
- Website: www.Drvivianbegali.com
Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness
General Specialties:
Neuropsychology and PsychologySpecialty Focus:
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.Education:
PsyD, James Madison University; EdS, James Madison University; MEd, Slippery Rock University; BS, Slippery Rock UniversityYears 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 25+ years of experience. Dr. Begali provides comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to individuals w/ 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 for use in defense and plaintiff personal injury cases, consultation, and courtroom testimony. Independent and clinical neuropsychological evaluations are used to provide a comprehensive and evidence-based measurement of neurocognitive status following brain injury, neurological conditions. chronic pain conditions, toxic exposure, stroke, work-related injuries, secondary psychiatric disorders and PTSD. She has been awarded Fellow Status by National Academy of Neuropsychology, American College of Professional Neuropsychology, and 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 neuropsychologist for pediatric and adult medical and rehabilitation centers. Currently owns and provides assessment, expert, and treatment services at Neuropsychology and Psychological Healthcare (private practice).