Neuropsychology

Forensic Neuropsychology and Psychology Evaluations
Memory/Dementia Evaluation
IP Neuro/Ortho Rehabilitation
OP Neuro Day Treatment
Cognitive Rehabilitation
Forensic Competency Evaluation
Hospital Inpatient Medical Units
Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus/ Lumbar Puncture Evaluation Program

Dementia/Memory Evaluation

CMPS provides the highest level of neuropsychological evaluation of memory disorders in the area. The crucial aspect is to identify whether an individual's memory problems are normal for their age, slightly below normal (Mild Cognitive Impairment), or so far below normative performance that it qualifies for a dementia condition. In conjunction with the patient's physicians, CMPS staff also attempts to identify the most likely cause of such a condition. It is important to note that there a multiple potential causes of such a condition or diagnosis, not just Alzheimer's, such as stroke, Parkinson's Disease, vascular problems, or medications. Differential diagnosis requires also assessing psychological based reasons for memory or cognitive problems such as anxiety, depression, or even family stress.

CMPS staff (with 10 neuropsychologists) provides dementia/memory evaluation services to: the Roskamp Institute, Sarasota Memorial Hospital (including the main hospital, the SMH Memory Disorders Clinic, and SMH Bayside Center for Behavioral Health) and Scienza.

The CMPS Dementia Evaluation Team is headed up by Dr. Kelley O'Neal:

Kelley O'Neal, Psy.D. neuropsychologist with geriatric specialization, obtained his doctoral degree in 2004 from the California School of professional Psychology. His pre-doctoral training involved geriatric neuropsychological and psychological evaluation at Dorothea Dix Hospital on a geropsychiatry unit and a forensic unit. He performed his 2-year post-doctoral fellowship at the Institute of Living in Connecticut which involved performing neuropsychological evaluations in a memory disorders clinic with geriatric and adult populations suffering from memory and other cognitive and psychological problems. Since joining Comprehensive MedPsych Systems in 2006, he has provided many years of outpatient neuropsychological evaluations as well as providing neuropsychological services to HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital, Sarasota Memorial Hospital, the Sarasota Memorial Hospital Memory Clinic, the Lee Memorial Hospital Memory Clinic and most recently, the Roskamp Institute. He is the only neuropsychologist in the area with certification for examination for legal competency. He is one the most experienced neuropsychologists in the area in the field of dementia and memory disorders assessment.

Psychiatry

Eating Disorders

An integrated Team Approach consisting of Psychological Evaluations with CMPS clinical psychology staff, individual and family psychotherapy as well as behavioral management by Janet Carlson, LCSW (Eating Disorders specialist), Psychiatric/Medical management, and integration with nutritional experts.

School and Sports Facilities Programs

IMG / Bollettieri Academy / Pendleton School

CMPS contracts with the IMG Academy headquartered in Bradenton to provide on-site Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry services and consultation to all aspects of the program. This includes on-site psychological evaluation and psychotherapy services to the athletes. On-site neuropsychological and psychological evaluations and consultation to the teachers and staff are provided to the students of the Pendleton School for ADHD, Learning Disabilities, and behavioral/emotional issues. Psychiatry Services provided by CMPS occur in conjunction with IMG/Bollettieri Health Services. The IMPACT Concussion Management program is provided by CMPS neuropsychologists with baseline neuropsychological/cognitive testing for all athletes involved in contact sports; follow up comparative evaluation is provided should a concussion occur. Direct consultation with a neurologist is also part of the IMPACT program.

Sports Psychology

Dr. Donald A. McMurray is a former college basketball player who received his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. He developed Mental Edge/Sports Training in 1980 and has provided sports psychology training to amateur, collegiate, and professional athletes.

Substance Abuse Services

CMPS Psychology staff provide the psychological intervention for patients undergoing medical stabilization and detoxification at the Lakewood Ranch Medical  Center inpatient Bright Vista Program. Services include psychological evaluation, substance abuse education, stress management, and referral/placement assistance. CMPS Psychology is considered part of the medical treatment team,  participating in staffing and discharge planning conferences.

CMPS works together with our on-site substance abuse treatment program, Rehab After Work which provides private substance abuse counseling on an individual and group basis. Rehab After Work provides a private Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) with groups run on a 4 day per week basis. CMPS staff work closely with Rehab After Work to provide follow up services such as family therapy, psychiatric treatment, and psychological evaluations.

Clinical Research

CMPS has worked closely with several clinical drug trial research companies including the Florida Clinical Research Center and Lovelace Scientific Resources to provide psychological testing and support for a variety of research projects including ADHD, Multiple Sclerosis, etc. CMPS has also been involved in an overseas clinical drug trial training raters in neuropsychological testing.