Associate Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry / Chief of Neuropsychology
William Barr Ph.D.
Departments of Neurology (Psychology-Fac) and Psychiatry
Clinical Responsibilities
Dr. Barr is the Chief of Neuropsychology at the NYU Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and an Associate Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at the NYU School of Medicine. Among his clinical duties include neuropsychological assessments, Wada tests, and brain mapping procedures on patients undergoing surgical treatment for epilepsy. He also specializes in neuropsychological assessment of patients with memory disorders resulting from brain injury, dementia, psychiatric disorders, and medical illness. His primary research interests include memory and other aspects of cognitive and behavioral functioning in epilepsy. He also researches sports concussion and serves at the neuropsychological consultant to various sports teams around the New York region.
Office Locations
Address #1
Address
Rivergate, 4, 411, 403 East 34th Street, EPC 4th Floor, New York, NY, 10016
Phone
212 263 8317
Clinical Information
Medical Specialty
Alzheimers/Dementia/Memory Disorders; Behavior Neurology/Neuropsychiatry; Seizures/Epilepsy; Psychological Testing; Forensic Psychiatry
Medical Interests
Cognitive and Behavioral Effects of Epilepsy
Memory Disorders
Mild Traumatic Brain Injury
Note: Insurance listed below may not be accepted at all office locations. Please confirm prior to each visit. The information presented here may not be complete or may have changed.
Insurance Accepted
Medicare, Oxford
Background and Educational Information
Medical Education
New School of Social Research 1988
Board Certifications
Psychology
