Alison Tverdov, Neuropsychologist 
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Alison Tverdov

Neuropsychologist 

222 Easton Ave, Suite D New Brunswick NJ, 08901

About

Dr. Alison Tverdov is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist who earned her doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from La Salle University. Her pre-doctoral clinical internship was completed at the Department of Veterans Affairs Hudson Valley Health Care System where she conducted neuropsychological evaluations and treated veterans with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder. She completed her postdoctoral fellowship at Bancroft NeuroRehab where she provided neuropsychological services to individuals with moderate to severe brain injury. Following fellowship, she was the clinical leader for the rehabilitation interdisciplinary team overseeing the residential neuropsychology services and providing outpatient psychotherapy and testing to individuals with various neurological conditions.

Dr. Tverdov transitioned to private practice in 2018. She is the owner of NeuroCog Solutions, a private group practice which focuses on assessment and intervention in the context of adult neurological disease or injury. The multidisciplinary team consists of neuropsychology, speech-language pathology, counseling, cognitive rehabilitation and social work providers.  The practice largely focuses on aging-related disease and brain injuries, with specific interests in various dementias.  

In addition to private practice, she also works as a site rater at Advanced Clinical Institute in Neptune, NJ where she conducts evaluations for Alzheimer’s disease patients and their caregivers enrolled in a clinical trial.

She maintains clinical interest in caregiver burden and supports. She published her research entitled, “Family needs at a post-acute rehabilitation setting and suggestions for supports,” in the Brain Injury journal.

Dr. Tverdov also serves as the chair of the Education Committee for the National Academy of Neuropsychology (NAN). She is a PSYPACT participating provider.

 

Education and Training

La Salle University PsyD 2014

Provider Details

Female English
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Alison Tverdov's Expert Contributions
  • Should you get rehab after a mild stroke?

    A neuropsychological evaluation can help determine if rehab is needed. Strokes can affect patients in different ways. Depending on where the stroke is in the brain, it may affect language, motor functions, mood, visual skills, etc. A neuropsychologist can evaluate the changes and make recommendations for treatment. READ MORE

  • What type of doctor should you see after a stroke?

    Patients are often recommended to go to the Emergency Room for stroke symptoms. There are several doctors involved in stroke recovery. Neurology is an important part of the treatment team. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, the patient may also see a neuropsychologist to measure changes in thinking and behavior, a speech language pathologist to help with language or thinking changes, and physical and/or occupational therapists for physical and functional changes. These are just some of the doctors who are involved in stroke care. Definitely talk to your doctor to determine what services you need. READ MORE

  • Can stroke patients smoke?

    It is important to recognize that smoking is a risk factor that increases risk for future strokes. It is important for your friend to talk to their physician about their overall health, medical history, and other risk factors for stroke to help them make a decision. Doctors often advise patients to quit smoking, especially in the context of stroke. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

DementiaAlzheimer's DiseaseParkinson's DiseaseVascular DementiaStrokeTraumatic Brain InjuryFrontotemporal DementiaLewy Body Dementia

Professional Memberships

  • National Academy of Neuropsychology  
  • American Psychological Association  
  • American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology  

Alison Tverdov's Practice location

222 Easton Ave, Suite D -
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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