Think Neuro Mini: What is a neuropsychiatry visit? with Dr. Kirsty Bortnik

12/28/22 • 3 min

Kirsty E. Bortnik, PhD, ABPP-CN, is a clinical neuropsychologist who focuses on adult and geriatric neuropsychological assessment. She has an extensive clinical background in the neuropsychology of various neurological conditions, with specialty training in epilepsy, movement disorders, and aging and dementia.

Dr. Bortnik is board-certified in clinical neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP). She has authored several publications in the areas of language functioning and epilepsy, psychogenic non-epileptic seizures, and performance validity in dementia and other neurological conditions. She is a member of several professional organizations, including the National Academy of Neuropsychology, the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology, and the American Psychological Association.

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