Deborah Koltai Attix, PhD
Director, Clinical Neuropsychology Service
Departments / Divisions- Psychiatry / Medical Psychology
- Medicine / Medicine-Neurology
Address
932 Morreene Road
Durham, NC 27705
Appointment Telephone
919-668-7600
Office Telephone
919-668-2846
Fax Telephone
919-668-2901
- PhD, Clinical Psychology, California School of Professional Psychology, 1993
- Clinical Psychology, Sepulveda VA Medical Center (California), 1992-1993
- Clinical Neuropsychology, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, 1993-1995
- Board-Certified, Clinical Neuropsychology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, American Board of Professional Psychology
Clinical Interests
Neuropsychological evaluation of adults with known or suspected central nervous system injury or illness; neuropsychological intervention involving cognitive training and/or psychotherapy to maximize abilities and adjustment among dementia patients; emphasis in geriatrics
Research Interests
1) The effect of psychological interventions on the abilities and adjustment of dementia patients and those at-risk for developing neurodegenerative illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease. These interventions include the provision of modified cognitive (mnemonic; organizational) strategies, and traditional psychotherapy (dynamic and behavioral).
2) Investigation of the possible neuropsychological sequelae of Pfiesteria exposure.
3) Psychometric properties of neuropsychological instruments within the geriatric population.
This faculty member has no reported relationships with industry.
