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Lindsay Nelson, PhD, ABPP

Lindsay Nelson, PhD, ABPP

Associate Professor

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Location

Neuropsychology - Froedtert Hospital
900 N. 92nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 53226

Specialties

Neurology
Neuropsychology

New Patient Appointments

(414) 777-7700

Overview

Diseases and Conditions

ALS
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Concussion
Dementia
Memory Disorders
Traumatic Brain Injury
Cancer
Cognitive Disorders
Cognitive Complaints with History of Psychiatric Diagnosis (e.g., Bipolar, Schizophrenia. Major Depression, etc.)
Chemo Brain Non Brain Tumor

Treatments and Services

Virtual Visit

Patients Ages Seen

Adult
Senior

Languages

English

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital – Milwaukee

Board Certifications

Clinical Neuropsychology

Clinic Locations

Neuropsychology - Froedtert Hospital

900 N. 92nd St.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
(414) 805-5660
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Biography

Dr. Lindsay Nelson is a clinical neuropsychologist and assistant professor of neurosurgery and neurology at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Nelson is actively involved clinical psychology and neuroscience research, with her current focus being the clinical and neurophysiological effects of mild traumatic brain injury. Her research interests also include application of various psychometric methods to clinical questions, conceptualization of personality and psychiatric conditions, and the neurobiological underpinnings of psychological constructs such as inhibitory control.

Clinically, Dr. Nelson sees a variety of patients and has special interests in the neuropsychological effects of traumatic brain injury and neurodegenerative conditions.

Education and Training

MA in Clinical Science and Psychopathology Research - University of Minnesota - Minneapolis, MN (2009)
PhD - Florida State University - Miami, FL (2012)