Meet Our Doctors

The Neurology Center, P.A.
3801 International Drive, Suite 210
Silver Spring, MD 20906

1201 Seven Locks Road Suite 101
Rockville, MD 20854

301-562-7200

USA

State of Maryland
District of Columbia

Group Practice, The Neurology Center, PA

The Neurology Center, P.A.
1201 Seven Locks Road 
Suite 101
Rockville, MD 20854

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Department of Neurology
Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow 
09/05-08/07

First Step Community Counseling Center 
Psychology Extern  
09/01-04/02

Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center 
Psychology Extern 
09/00-05/01

NeuroBehavioral Associates
Psychology Extern  
01/00-08/00

PUBLICATIONS

Carswell, S.B., & Carswell, M.A. (2007). Meeting the physical, psychological, and social needs of African Americans following a disaster. In Marsella, A., Johnson, J., Watson, P. & Gryezynski, J. (Eds.),  Ethnocultural Perspectives on Disasters and Trauma: Foundatoins, Issues, and Applications. New York, NY: Springer-Verlag, pp. 39-71

Carswell, M.A., Weden, S.K., Culotta, V.P., & Baumgardner, T.L. (2004). Gender differences in proactive interference in verbal learning in children with ADHD. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 19, 890.

Carswell, M.A., Culotta, V.P., Weden, S.K., & Baumgardner, T.L. (2003). Gender differences in the role of executive functions (EF) and mental arithmetic (MA) among children with ADHD.  Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 18, 758.

Battjes, R.J., Gordon, M.S., O’Grady, K.E., Kinlock, T.W., Carswell, M.A. (2003).  Factors that predict adolescent motivation for substance abuse treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 24, 221-232. 

PRESENTATIONS

Carswell, M.A., Lawler, K.A., & Weiner, K. (2007, February). Paraneoplastic Limbic Encephalitis (PLE): A case study of long-term cognitive and MRI findings. Poster session presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Portland, OR.

Carswell, M.A., Lawler, K.A., Aguirre, G., & Dichter, M. (2006, June). Single case report: Retinotopic mapping of the visual cortex and neuropsychological testing in a patient with a focal occipital lesion. Poster presented at the 2006 American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology Meeting, Philadelphia, PA.

Carswell, M.A., & Lawler, K.A. (2005, February). Neuropsychological findings of Kallmann’s syndrome spectrum: A clinical case study. Poster session presented at the 34th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Boston, MA.

Carswell, M.A., & Moberg, P.J. (2005, February). Meta-analysis of olfactory functions in surgical and non-surgical epilepsy patients. Poster session presented at the 33rd Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, St. Louis, MO.

Carswell, M.A., Weden, S.K., Culotta, V.P., & Baumgardner, T.L. (2004, November). Gender differences in proactive interference in verbal learning in children with ADHD. Poster session presented at the 24th Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Seattle, WA.

Carswell, M.A. (2004, May). Neuropsychological clinical case presentation. University of Pennsylvania, Department of Psychiatry, Neuropsychiatry Program.

Baumgardner, T.L., Carswell, M.A., & Culotta, V.P. (2004, February). Gender and executive function differences in mental arithmetic and math errors in children with ADHD. Poster session presented at the 32nd Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Baltimore, MD. 

Carswell, M.A., Culotta, V.P., Weden, S.K., & Baumgardner, T.L. (2003, October). Gender differences in the role of executive functions and mental arithmetic among children with ADHD. Poster session presented at the 23rd Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Dallas, TX.

Carswell, M.A. (2003, February). Data driven instruction and implications for practice. Workshop Presenter, Baltimore City Public School System. 

Carswell, M.A. (2002, October). Psychological and behavioral aspects of weight management. Speaker, Grand Rounds, Johns Hopkins Hospital, School of Medicine, Department of Psychiatry. 

Carswell, M.A. (2002, October). Behavioral strategies for overcoming barriers to weight management. Guest Lecturer, Johns Hopkins University Health and Nutrition Research Center, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University.

Carswell, M.A. (2000, December). Behavioral strategies for weight management and holiday eating. Guest Lecturer, Johns Hopkins University Health and Nutrition Research Center, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University.

Swartz, K., Carswell, M.A., & Ullrich, G. (1998, May). Follow-up of a first admission psychotic affective disorders cohort:  Predictors of rehospitalization over 12 years. Poster session presentation at the Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC. 

The American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, April, 1990

Fellowship, American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians, October, 1996

1. Eichenbaum, H., Shedlack, K., Eckmann, K.:Thalamo-cortical Mechanisms in Odor-Guided Behavior: 1. Effects of Lesions of the Mediodorsal Nucleus and Frontal Cortex on Olfactory Discrimination. Brain, Behavior, and Evolution. 17: 276-290, 1980.
2. Deacon, T., Jeichenbaum, H., Rosenberg, P., and Eckmann, K.: Afferent Connections of the Perirhinal Cortex in the Rat. J. Comparative Neurology. 220: 168-190, 1983.

B. PRESENTATIONS:

1. Shedlack, K., Eichenbaum, H., Eckmann, K.,: Thalamo-Cortical Mechanisms in Odor- Guided Behavior: 1. Effects of Lesions on the Mediodorsal Nucleus and Frontal Cortex on Odor Discrimination.

   Paper presented to Society of Neuroscience, 1979.
    

2. Eckmann, K. W., and Shahani, B.T.: Blink Reflex Studies: A Test for Documenting Demyelinating Neuropathy.

   Paper presented to the 33rd annual Meeting of the American Association of Electro-myography and Electrodiagnosis, 1986.
    

3. Sapin, L. And Eckmann, K. Specificity of Neuropsychological Diagnosis in a Case of Pick's Disease. The American Psychological Association, Washington, D.C. 8/92

The Neurology Center, P.A.
2730 University Boulevard West
Suite 410
Wheaton, MD 20902

1201 Seven Locks Road
Suite 101
Rockville, MD 20854

The Neurology Center, P.A.
August 2012 - present

SCHOLARSHIP & RESEARCH
A. ACADEMIC PRESENTATIONS

Department of Neurology, Grand Rounds
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, Miami, FL
Clinical Pathology Conference (May 2008)

The Neurology Center, P.A.
5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1720
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

2021 K Street, NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC  20006

The Neurology Center for Sleep Disorders
6931 Arlington Road
Suite T-100
Bethesda, MD 20814

The American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology,
May, 2001 – December 31, 2011 
American Academy of Sleep Medicine - 2009

Warner A, Mehndiratta Y. Balish, M. Rosenburg P, And Hari K, EEG Changes Associated with Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) as used in the Treatments of Refractory Depression. Neurology, April 2000; 54:PO3,101.

Stansberry K, Hari K, Vinik A, Newlon P, Monitt P, Diabetic Sensory Neuropathy is Associated with Reduced IGF-1 and BP-3, but Normal Levels of Inflammatory Cytokines in Serum. Diabetes Supplement, May 1996; 45:1023.

Stansberry K, Hari K, Vinik A, Newlon P, McNitt P, Which Psychophysical Method is Appropriate for Measuring Skin Sensation in Diabetic Neuropathy. Diabetes Supplement, May 1996; 45:209.

Chi Wan Koo B.A., Kalpana Hari Hall M.D., Jennifer Balasny M.D., Orrin Devinsky M.D., Marilyn E. Noz Ph.D., and Eilissa L. Kramer M.D. Is There Value in Quantifying Differences on Ictal/Interictal Subtraction SPECT Images? J Nucl Med. 2002

Quinn J, Hari K, Mehndiratta Yash, Olivopontocerebellar Atrophy eMedicine Journal, September 21, 2001 Vol. 2,
Number 9.

WORK ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, P.A.
1201 Seven Locks Road
Suite 101
Rockville, MD  20854

2730 University Boulevard West
Suite 410
Wheaton, MD 20902

BUSINESS TELEPHONE

301-562-7200

CITIZENSHIP:

USA

LICENSURE:

Maryland

District of Columbia

EDUCATION:

Arcadia University, Glenside, PA
Master of Medical Science, Physician Assistant Studies, May 2010
Student representative to American Academy of Physician Assistants House of Delegates

American University, Washington, DC
Bachelor of Science, Biology, May 2005
Member of AE∆ Pre-Medical Honor Society

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

4/2017 - Present

The Neurology Center
Rockville, Maryland

8/2010-4/2017

Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, Department of Neuroscience
Neuroscience Mid-level Provider House-Staff

• Sinai Hospital of Baltimore is both a Level II Trauma center, and an Elite Plus Stroke Center. This year it was distinguished as #36 in the nation for Neurology and Neurosurgery in US News and World Report
• Duties include: Perform History and Physicals, admissions, discharges, daily rounding and continued medical management for patients on the Neurology and Neurosurgery services
  • typical Neurologic Consultations/admissions for TIA/Stroke, migraine/headache, seizure, dizziness, Multiple Sclerosis, mTBI, peripheral neuropathies
  • typical Neurosurgical Consultations/admissions for cervical/lumbar radiculopathy or spinal stenosis, traumatic injuries to brain or spine including epidural/subdural hematomas, skull/spine fractures, CNS tumors
  • daily medical management includes that of all chronic medical problems including, hypertension, diabetes, COPD, AKI and electrolyte abnormalities, atrial fibrillation with RVR, and chronic pain
• Initial point of contact for Neurologic and Neurosurgical Emergencies including acute ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, Subdural and Epidural Hematomas and Status Epilepticus
• NeuroICU/Critical Care management including first call for acute decompensation and herniation, and ventriculostomy management
• Recognition for excellence in t-PA administration 2012-2016
• Investigator in the PRISM research trial for administration of tPA in small strokes with NIHSS of 5 or less
  • Highest number of patient enrollment in the trial for our facility
• Coordinated a weekly education program for the Neuroscience House-Staff, and training for newly employed Mid-level providers
• Lecturer in Neuro-Critical Care education program for ICU nurses

6/2010- 7/2010

The CDM Group

Data Entry, Administrative Assistance

• Completed data entry for the NEXT and NEXT Plus research studies which evaluated cardiovascular risk factors in school age children

6/200-8/200

Washington Eye Physicians and Surgeons

Certified Ophthalmic Assistant

• Obtained history and initial diagnostic testing for Neuro-ophthalmologist/ Oculoplastic Specialist and Corneal Specialist
• Managed LASiK, refractory surgery suite
• First Assistant to LASiK, PRK, and epi-LASiK procedures

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

American Academy of Neurology

American Academy of Physician Assistants

The Neurology Center, P.A.
1160 Varnum Street, NE
Suite 204
Washington, DC 20017

Chairman, Providence Hospital, Department of Neurology, Washington, DC
2003 – 2006

Chairman, Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC, Bioethics Committee
1998-2006

Assistant Professor of Neurology, Georgetown University Medical Center Faculty, Department of Neurology, Washington, DC
1997-2000

Clinical Instructor, George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC
1987-1997

Bioethics Committee, Washington Hospital Center
Member, 1990 – present

Member, Washington Hospital Center, Medical Board
11/2004 – present

Member, Washington Hospital Center, Strategic Planning Committee, 11/2004 – present

Siegel M., Kurzrok N., et al., Game Playing Epilepsy, Epilepsia 1992, 33:93-97

1160 Varnum Street, N.E.
Suite 204
Washington, DC 20017

Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
Graduate Biology
August 1975 to May 1976

Indiana University
Indianapolis, Indiana
Laboratory Technician in Allergy-Immunology
May 1976 to August 1977

Assistant Clinical Professor of Neurology
George Washington University School of Medicine
Washington, DC
January 1988 to Present

Indiana University School of Medicine
Indianapolis, Indiana
Neurology for Physical Therapists (1984)

Exercise test and EMG in Hyperkalermic
Periodic Paralysis (1984)

Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy (1988)

Neuromuscular Manifestation of HIV Infection (1992)

N/A

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Vice-Chairman, Department of Neuology
July 1999-Present

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Member, Medical & Dental Staff Board
July 1999-Present

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Secretary/Treasurer
Department of Neurology, July 1990 to June 1999

Peer Review Committee, Department of Neurology,
July 1990 to Present

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Medical Advisory Committee for Physician Programs
July 2002 to Present

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Standards of Professional Conduct Committee, 2004 - present
Vice-Chairman, 2004-2005
Chairman, 2005-2009

Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC
Search Committee for Vice President of Medical Affairs
2004

National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC
Quality Assurance Committee
January 1990 to April 1992

State University of New York 
Buffalo, NY 
M.A., Psychology 1978

University of California 
Santa Cruz, CA 
B.A., Psychology 1972

2010-2011

Assistant Professor of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry 
University of Virginia Medical School 
Charlottesville, Virginia

PUBLICATIONS:

Garmoe, W., Newman, A.C., & O’Connell, M. (2005). Early self-awareness following traumatic brain injury: Comparison of brain injury and orthopedic inpatients using the Functional Self-Assessment Scale (FSAS). Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation, 20, 348-358.

Newman, A.C., Garmoe, W.S., Beatty, P., & Ziccardi, M. (2000). Self-awareness of traumatically brain injured patients in the acute inpatient rehabilitation setting. Brain Injury, 14, 333-344.

McCarthy, A., Bleiberg, J., & Newman, A.C. (1999). Diagnosis and management of concussion. Trauma, 41, 3-20.

Garmoe, W., Newman, A.C., & Bleiberg, J. (1994). Neurobehavioral aspects of normal aging and stroke rehabilitation. In M. Ozer, and R. Materson (Eds.), Management of persons with stroke (pp. 219-250). Baltimore: Mosby.

Zillmer, E.A., Ball, J.D., Fowler, P.C., Newman, A.C., & Stutts, J.M. (1989). Wechsler Verbal-Performance IQ discrepancies among psychiatric inpatients: Implications for subtle neuropsychological dysfunctioning. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 6, 61-71.

Fowler, P.C., Zillmer, E.A., & Newman, A.C. (1988a). WAIS factor pattern for neuropsychiatric inpatients. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 44, 398-40

Fowler, P.C., Zillmer, E.A., & Newman, A.C. (1988b). A multifactorial model of the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Test Battery and its relationship to cognitive status and psychiatric diagnosis. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 44, 898-906.

Zillmer, E.A., Fowler, P.C., Newman, A.C., & Archer, R.P. (1988). Relationships between the WAIS and neuropsychological measures for neuropsychiatric patients. Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 3, 33-45.

Newman, A.C., Zillmer, E.A., Barth, J.T., & DeGood, D.E. (1987). Current issues in the use of biofeedback with psychiatric inpatients: A Review. Clinical Biofeedback and Health, 10, 26-36.

Newman, A.C., Barth, J,T., & Zillmer, E.A. (1986). Neuropsychological functioning of an adult with Tourette syndrome: A serial assessment. International Journal of Clinical Neuropsychology, 8, 191-185.

Lanyon, R.I., Barrington, C.C., & Newman, A.C. (1976). The modification of stuttering through EMG biofeedback: A preliminary study. Behavior Therapy, 7, 96-103. 

PRESENTATIONS:

Newman, A.C., Parente, F., Notarangelo, P., & Koliatsos, V. Use of an electronic database to enhance care of dementia patients in a neuropsychiatry clinic setting: A pilot study. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the American Neuropsychiatric Association, San Antonio, Texas, February 2009.

Newman, A.C., Wisner-Carlson, R., Notarangelo, P., & Koliatsos, V. Use of MMSE & SLUMS in screening for dementia: Two case studies. Poster presented at the 37th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Atlanta, Georgia, February 2009.

Newman, A.C. The role of neuropsychology in the diagnosis of depression vs. dementia: Three variations on a theme. Poster presented at the 35th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Portland, Oregon, February 2007.

Garmoe, W.S., & Newman, A.C. The Functional Self-Assessment Scale (FSAS) in measurement of self-awareness early following severe traumatic brain injury. Poster presented at the 35th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Portland, Oregon, February 2007.

Newman, A.C. and Mapou, R. The role of a non-verbal learning disability in understanding psychiatric illness: A case study. Poster presented at the 34th annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Boston, Massachusetts, February 2006.

Newman, A.C. and Koliatsos, V. Role of dementia in unmasking behavioral effects of longstanding right amygdala lesion: A neuropsychiatric case study. Poster presented at the 15th annual meeting of American Neuropsychiatric Association, Bal Harbor, Florida, February 2004.

Newman, A.C. The role of neuropsychology in neuropsychiatry. Psychiatry Residents Seminar, Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Towson, Maryland, June 2003.

Newman, A.C. Life after work with M.S.: Strategies for coping. National Multiple Sclerosis Society chapter meeting, Silver Spring, Maryland, March 2003.

Newman, A.C. Self-awareness after brain injury. Neuropsychology Seminar, University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, Virginia. September 2002.

Newman, A.C. College students with traumatic brain injury: Strengths, deficits and needs. Disability Support Services Coalition Meeting, Baltimore, Maryland, June 2002.

Newman, A.C. Marsha Linehan’s dialectical behavior therapy for the treatment of borderline personality disorder. Private psychiatric consultation group, Bethesda, Maryland, Mary 2002.

Newman, A.C. The role of neuropsychology in neuropsychiatry. Psychiatry Residents Seminar, Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Towson, Maryland, February 2002.

Newman, A.C. Traumatic brain injury: Consequences and recovery. Brain Injury Support Group, George Washington University, Washington, DC, February 2002.

Newman, A.C. The role of neuropsychology in neuropsychiatry. Psychiatry Residents Seminar, Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Towson, Maryland, February 2001.

Newman, A.C. Traumatic brain injury: Consequences and recovery. Brain Injury Support Group, George Washington University, Washington, DC, October 2000.

Newman, A.C. Neuropsychological services and the inpatient physical rehabilitation setting. Inservice at Laurel Regional Hospital, Laurel, Maryland, July 2000.

Newman, A.C. The role of neuropsychology in neuropsychiatry: Traumatic brain injury and dementia. Psychiatry Residents Seminar, Sheppard Pratt Hospital, Towson, Maryland, March 2000.

Newman, A.C., Garmoe, W., & Beatty, P. Self-awareness post TBI in the acute inpatient rehabilitation setting: Change over time and relationship to neuropsychological functioning. Poster presented at the 18th Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Washington, DC, November 1998.

Newman, A.C., Garmoe, W., Water, R., Scoggins, K., & Zalesak, M. Exploring the relationship between neuropsychological and functional measures of outcome in brain injury rehabilitation. Poster presented at the 74th Annual Meeting of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Boston, September 1997.

Newman, A.C., Garmoe, W., Kaplan, D., Lawrence, S., Ziccardi, M., Tepper, S., Beatty, P., & Bleiberg, J. Measuring self-awareness following traumatic brain injury in the acute rehabilitation setting. Poster presented at the 104th Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Toronto, Canada, August 1996.

Garmoe, W., Newman, A.C., Kaplan, D., Lawrence, S., Melton, P., Tepper, S., & Bleiberg, J. Measuring the course of emergence of self-awareness following TBI in the acute rehabilitation setting. Poster presented at Traumatic Brain injury: Models and Systems of Care, Rosslyn, Virginia, April 1996.

Newman, A.C. Psychosocial and psychotherapeutic management of mild traumatic brain injury. Conference on Assessment and Treatment of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury at National Security Agency, Fort Meade, Maryland, October 1995.

Newman, A.C. Psychosocial and psychotherapeutic management of mild brain injury. Conference on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury: Integrated Treatment of Somatic, Cognitive and Emotional Sequelae, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC, December 1994.

Newman, A.C. Mild head injury. University of Maryland Student Health Center, College Park, September 1992.

Newman, A.C., Garmoe, W., Kaplan, D.A., & Bleiberg, J. Case studies in the rehabilitation of brain injured patients with pre-existing schizophrenia. Poster presented at the 13th Annual Conference of New York Neuropsychology Group, a joint meeting with the Psychological Section of New York Academy of Sciences, New York City, April 1992.

Newman, A.C. Overview of neuropsychological assessment. University of Maryland Student Health Center College Park, April 1991.

Newman, A.C. and Carin, S. Interdisciplinary group treatment of problem solving deficits in traumatic brain injury. Presented at the 1st Annual Brain Injury Conference, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC, April 1991.

Newman, A.C. and Carin, S. Interdisciplinary group treatment of problem solving deficits in traumatic brain injury. Presented at the 6th National Traumatic Brain Injury Symposium, MIEMSS, Baltimore, Maryland, March 1991.

Newman, A.C., Brashear, H.R., Haskins, B., Tabscott, J., & Fowler, P.C. Diagnosis of dementia and depression in the inpatient psychiatric setting: A preliminary study. Presented at the 9th annual meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Washington, DC, November 1989.

Newman, A.C. Depression in stroke patients: A case study. Presented at 1st Annual Stroke Symposium, National Rehabilitation Hospital, Washington, DC, March 1989.

Newman, A.C. Diagnosis of depression and dementia in elderly psychiatric patients. Behavioral Medicine Conference, University of Virginia Medical School, Charlottesville, November 1988.

Newman, A.C., Brashear, H. R., Haskins, B., Tabscott, J., & Fowler, P. C. Diagnosis of Dementia and depression in elderly psychiatric inpatients: A pilot study. Presented at 1st Annual Research Day, Department of Behavioral Medicine & Psychiatry, University of Virginia Medical School, Charlottesville, March 1988.

Zillmer, E.A., Newman, A.C., Fowler, P.C., & Archer, R.P. MMPI and neuropsychological correlates in hospitalized psychiatric patients: Are emotional problems and neuropsychological test performance independent? Presented at the 16th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, New Orleans, January 1988.

Newman, A.C. Neuropsychology and behavioral medicine in the inpatient psychiatry setting. Head Injury Program, Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Center, Fishersville, Virginia, September 1987.

Newman, A.C. Biofeedback with psychiatric inpatients. Veterans Administration Hospital, Salem, Virginia, March 1987.

Fowler, P.C., Zillmer, E.A., & Newman, A.C. A factor model of a modified Halstead Neuropsychological Test Battery and its relationships to general level of cognitive Functioning and neuropsychiatric status. Presented at the 15th Annual meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Washington, DC, February 1987.

Newman, A.C., Brashear, H.R., & Sutker, L.H. Depressive pseudodementia. Presented at Grand Rounds, Western State Hospital/University of Virginia CME Program, Staunton, February 1987.

Newman, A.C. Neuropsychology in the inpatient psychiatry setting. Colloquium Series of Psychology Department, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, November 1986.

Newman, A.C. Neuropsychological assessment of dementia. Presented at the Symposium on Alzheimer’s Disease, co-sponsored by the University of Virginia Medical School and Western State Hospital, Staunton, October 1986.

Newman, A.C. Biofeedback in the inpatient psychiatry setting. Presented at the Behavioral Medicine Conference, University of Virginia Medical School, Charlottesville, Virginia, October 1986.

Zillmer, E.A., Newman, A.C., Macciocchi, S.M., & Archer, R.P. Interrelationships Between the WAIS and the Halstead-Reitan Neuropsychological Battery variables in the psychiatric inpatient setting. Presented at the 9th Annual European Conference of the International Neuropsychological Society, Veldhoven, The Netherlands, June 1986.

Newman, A.C. The role of neuropsychology in the inpatient psychiatric setting. Virginia Psychological Association Meeting, Williamsburg, April 1986.

Zillmer, E.A., Newman, A.C., Macciocchi, S.M., & Archer, R.P. Common variance among WAIS measures and Halstead-Reitan variables in psychiatric patients. Presented at the Annual Convention of the Southeastern Psychological Association, Orlando, Florida, March 1986.

Newman, A.C., Barth, J.T., & Zillmer, E.A. Neuropsychological functioning of an Adult with Tourette Syndrome: A serial assessment. Poster presented at the 14th Annual Meeting of the International Neuropsychological Society, Denver, Colorado, February 1986.

Newman, A.C. Overview of neuropsychology and its role in inpatient psychiatry. Presented at Grand Rounds, Western State Hospital/ University of Virginia CME Program, Staunton, October 1984.

The Neurology Center, P.A.
1201 Seven Locks Road
Suite 101
Rockville, MD  20854

3801 International Drive
Suite 210
Silver Spring, MD  20910

State of Maryland, Washington, DC

Bachelor of Arts
James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA
Majors: Psychology/Communication Sciences and Disorders
Magna cum Laude; Honors Scholar
Honors Thesis: Acoustic Cues to Deception in Human Speech: Addressing Potential Confounds of Stress, July 2007

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
APA Accredited, November 2014

Master of Arts in General Psychology, with Honors
Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
Thesis: Neural Correlates of Impaired Decision Making in Patients with Frontotemporal Dementia, May 2009

Postdoctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology
Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ
APPCN Member Program, September 2016 – August 2018

Predoctoral Internship in Clinical Psychology (Neuropsychology Track)
University of Florida Health Sciences, Gainesville, FL
APA Accredited, July 2015-June 2016

Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology  
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
APA Accredited Clinical Psychology Psy.D. Program Dissertation: Neurocognitive Patterns, Symptom Clusters, and Premorbid Factors that Predict Protracted Recovery from Sports-Related Concussion in Female Athletes (Collaboration between PCOM and the UPMC Sports Concussion Program), July 2016

Postdoctoral Neuropsychology Fellow

Barrow Neurological Institute (APPCN Accredited)

Phoenix, AZ

Major Clinical Rotations:

1.     Outpatient Geriatric and Movement Disorders Clinic

2.     Epilepsy Monitoring Unit (EMU)

3.     Inpatient Neurorehabilitation Unit (NRU)

4.     General Outpatient Clinic

Predoctoral Neuropsychology Intern

University of Florida Health Science Center (APA Accredited)

Gainesville, FL

Major Clinical Rotations:

1.     Movement Disorders (Pre- and Post-DBS) and Brain Health

2.     Adult Learning Disability & ADHD Clinic; Traumatic Brain Injury

3.     Cardiac & Post-Operative Cognitive Decline; General Neuropsychology

4.     Geropsychology and Neuropsychiatric Neuropsychology

5.     Dementia, Epilepsy, General Neuropsychology

6.     Pediatric Neuropsychology

Minor Clinical Rotations:

1.     Medical/Health Psychology (Health Minor Rotation)

2.     Autism and Neurodevelopment (Child Minor Rotation)

Additional Experiences:

1.     Neuropsychology Adult and Pediatric Inpatient/Consultation and Liaison Experiences (incl. intraoperative brain mapping)

2.     Outpatient Psychotherapy

Predoctoral Neuropsychology Extern

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

Philadelphia, PA

Division of Oncology/Focus on Neuro-Oncology and the Late Effects of Treatment

Predoctoral Neuropsychology Extern

The Center for Neurological and Neurodevelopmental Health

Gibbsboro, NJ

Predoctoral Neuropsychology Extern

Allied Services John Heinz Institute of Rehabilitation Medicine Brain Injury and Sports Concussion Program and Department of Clinical/Forensic Neuropsychology

Wilkes-Barre, PA

CogMed Coach and Interventionist

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP)

Philadelphia, PA

Program Coordinator and Neurology Telehealth Coordinator

Veterans Affairs Medical Center

Multiple Sclerosis Center of Excellence

Washington, DC

Special Volunteer Research Assistant

Cognitive Neuroscience Section, National Institute

of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes

of Health

Bethesda, MD

Summer Intern

Summer Internship Program in Biomedical Research

(SIP)/Cognitive Neuroscience Section, National Institute

of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institutes

of Health

Bethesda, MD

Undergraduate Research Assistant

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

Psychology Society

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, August 2014-June 2015

Cohort Liaison

Golden Key International Honor Society

James Madison University, August 2006-May 2007

President; James Madison University chapter

Omicron Delta Kappa

James Madison University, August 2006-May 2007

Treasurer; James Madison University chapter

Coordinator of “All Together One” Award; James Madison University chapter

Psi Chi National Honor Society

James Madison University, August 2006-May 2007

Programs Committee; James Madison University chapter

Montevideo Middle School

Penn Laird, VA, September 2005-May 2006

Volunteer Teaching Assistant

CPR Certified (Barrow Neurological Institute, June 2017)

Certified CogMed Coach (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, August 2014)

Two-day ImPACT Training Workshop (Pittsburgh, PA, July 201

Pulaski, S.J., Ponce, F., Hanson, K., Shill, H., Moguel-Cobos, G., Oravivattanakul, S., & Trӧster, A.I. (in progress). Cognitive declines after deep brain stimulation and their relation to perceived quality of life in Parkinson’s disease.

Trӧster, A.I. & Pulaski, S.J. (in press). Neuropsychology of movement disorders and motor neuron disease: Parkinson’s disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, essential tremor, huntington’s disease, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In C. L. Armstrong & J. Stern (Eds.), Handbook of Medical Neuropsychology (2^nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer-Verlag.

Brioschi Guevara, A., Knutson, K.M., Wassermann, E., Pulaski, S., Grafman, J., Krueger, F. (2015).

Theory of mind impairment in patients with behavioural variant fronto-temporal dementia (bv-FTD) increases caregiver burden. Age and Ageing, 44, 891-895. doi: 10.1093/ageing/afv059

Wallin, M.T., Kurtzke, J.F., Culpepper, W.J., Coffman, P., Maloni, H., Haselkorn, J.K., Mahan, C.M., for the Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence Epidemiology Group[1] (2014). Military deployment and risk of multiple sclerosis in the first Gulf War. Neuroepidemiology, 42, 226-234. doi: 10.1159/000360701

Wallin, M., Culpepper, W., Coffman, P., Pulaski, S., Maloni, H., Mahan, C., Haselkorn, J.,

Kurtzke, J. Veterans Affairs Multiple Sclerosis Centers of Excellence Epidemiology Group (2012). The Gulf War era Multiple Sclerosis Cohort: Age and incidence rates by race, sex, and service. Brain, 135, 1778-1785. doi: 10.1093/brain/aws099

Leopold, A., Krueger, F., Dal Monte, O., Pardini, M., Pulaski, S.J., Solomon, J., & Grafman, J.

(2012). Damage to the left ventromedial prefrontal cortex impacts affective theory of mind. Social, Cognitive, and Affective Neuroscience, 7, 871-880. doi: 10.1093/scan/nsr071

Strenziok, M., Pulaski, S.J.,[2] Krueger, F., Zamboni, G., Clawson, D., & Grafman, J. (2011).

Regional brain atrophy and impaired decision making on the Balloon Analogue Risk Task in behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia. Cognitive Behavioral Neurology, 24, 59-67. doi: 10.1097/WNN.0b013e3182255a7c

Strenziok, M., Krueger, F., Pulaski, S.J., Openshaw, A.E., Zamboni, G., van der Meer, E., &

Grafman, J. (2010). Lower lateral orbitofrontal cortex density associated with more frequent exposure to television and movie violence in male adolescents. Journal of Adolescent Health, 46, 607-609. doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2009.11.196

Pulaski, S.J. & Trӧster, A.I. (2018, August 3). “Specific Cognitive Declines after Deep Brain Stimulation and their Relationship to Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease.” Presented at the Neuropsychology Resident Seminar Series, Phoenix, AZ.

Pulaski, S.J. & Hanson, K. (2018, June 1). “Hydrocephalus and NPH – Assessment.” Presented at the Neuropsychology Resident Seminar Series, Phoenix, AZ.

Pulaski, S.J., Ponce, F., Hanson, K., & Trӧster, A. (2018, May 17). “Cognitive Decline and Its Relationship to Perceived Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease.” Presented at the Arizona Alzheimers Consortium, Phoenix, AZ.

            Pulaski, S.J., Ponce, F., Hanson, K., & Trӧster, A. (2018, February 16). “Cognitive Impairment and Its Relationship to Perceived Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease.” Presented at the International Neuropsychological Society, Washington, DC.

Pulaski, S.J. & Prigatano, G.P. (2018, January 5). “Cortical Anatomy and Localization-Related Syndromes.” Presented at the Neuropsychology Resident Seminar Series, Phoenix, AZ.

            Pulaski, S.J. & Trӧster, A.I. (2017, July 14). “Cognitive Impairment and Its Relationship to Perceived Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease.” Presented at the Neuropsychology Resident Seminar Series, Phoenix, AZ.

Retired as of June 27, 2019

NSF training grant in biochemistry
University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Sponsor: Dr. Adelaide Delluva
Summer 1959

Part-time research in ultrastructure of peripheral nerve
University of Pennsylvania Department of Anatomy
Sponsors: Dr. Frank Pepe and Dr. C.N. Liu
1960 to 1964

Satinsky, D., Pepe, F.A., and Lieu, C.N., The Neurilemma Cell in Peripheral Nerve Degeneration and Regeneration. Exp. Neurol., 9: 441-451, 1964

Satinsky, D. and Salmoiraghi, G.C., Pharmacology of Lateral Geniculate Nucleus Neurons. Fed. Proc., No. 2, 1967

Satinsky, D., Pharmacological Responsiveness of Lateral Geniculate Nucleus Neurons. Int. J. Neuropharm. 6: 3870397, 1967

Satinsky, D., Reticular Influences on Lateral Geniculate Neuron Activity. Electroenceph. Clin. Neurophysiol. 25: 543-549, 1968

Uhlman, F.W. and Satinsky, D., Games Patients Play. Pract Psychol, 37, 1977

Satinsky, D. “Neurology,” in Medicine: Pretest Self-Assessment and Review, 2nd ed., ed by Dwyer, J.M. and Miller, D.J., McGraw-Hill, New York,, 1982

Satinsky, D., Evolution and Evaluation of Group Medical Practice. Seminars in Neurol, 5: 46-49, 1985

B. RESEARCH:

Benjamin Franklin Scholar, 1956-60

Addison Award for research in anatomical sciences, 1963

Research Associate at NIMH, July 1965 to June 1967 with Dr. G. C. Salmoiraghi, Director, Division of Special Mental Health Research Services, Wash., D.C.

Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Neuropathology Course, February 1969

Course in pediatric neurology at the Neurological Institute, New York, May 1969

CLINICAL TRIALS:

SUBINVESTIGATOR

CN102-021 - “A Randomized, Double-Blind Trial Comparing the Safety and Efficacy of Butophanol Tartrate Nasal Spray Versus Acetaminophen and Codeine Phosphate Capsules Versus Placebo in Patients with Acute Migraine Headache Pain.”

SUBINVESTIGATOR

CN115-038-031 - “An Open Label Long-Term Trial Evaluating the Safety of BMS-180048 150 mg in the Treatment of Patients with Migraine Headache With or Without Aura.”

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Copolymer I Protocol 01-9002 - “A Long-Term, Open Label Study to Evaluate the Safety of Copolymer I and to Extend Its Availability to Patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.”

SUBINVESTIGATOR

S2WA 1007 - “A Study to Evaluate the Pharmocokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of Oral Naratriptan in Migraine Subjects.”

SUBINVESTIGATOR

S2WA 3001 - “A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Dose Regulated Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Four Doses of Oral Naratriptan in the Acute Treatment of a Single Migraine Attack.”

The Neurology Center, P.A.
1160 Varnum St, NW #204
Washington DC 20017

2730 University Blvd. W. #410
Wheaton MD 20902

The Neurology Center, P.A.

VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore MD
Neuropsychology Postdoctoral Fellow 
2017-2019
APA Accredited

St. Elizabeths Hospital, Washington, DC
Advanced Extern in Neuropsychology
2015-2016

Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Washington, DC
Health and Rehabilitation Psychology Extern 
2014-2015

Dominion Center for Behavioral Health Services PC, South Riding, VA
Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology Extern  
2013-2014

2017-2019 Postdoctoral Research Assistant
VA Maryland Health Care System, Baltimore, MD

2014-2016 Graduate Research Assistant
American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Northern VA

2010-2011 Undergraduate Research Assistant
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
 

Applied Assessment Procedures
Guest Lecturer
University of Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
2019

Cognitive Assessment
Doctoral Teaching Assistant
American School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Northern VA
2015

Psychology of Personality
Undergraduate Teaching Assistant
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
2011

WORK ADDRESS:

The Neurology Center, PA
2021 K Street, NW
Suite 210
Washington, DC  20037

5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1720
Chevy Chase, MD  20815

BUSINESS TELEPHONE

301-562-7200

CITIZENSHIP:

USA

LICENSURE:

Maryland

District of Columbia

EDUCATION:

Mercer University – Master of Health Science, Physician Assistant Program, May 2011

Keiser University – Medical Assisting, Aug 2008

Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University – Bachelor of Science, Biology, Apr 2006 – Magna Cum Laude

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

04-2018 - Present 

The Neurology Center, PA

Washington, DC

09/2016-3/2018

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital,

Washington D.C. 

Critical Care Physician Assistant

• Taking inpatient histories, performing physical examinations and managing patients in Medical and Neurosurgical ICUs
• Working in cooperation with supervising physician and multidisciplinary team to formulate care plans for inpatients 
• Consenting patients for and performing arterial and central lines to aid in patient’s diagnostic evaluation

03/2014- 9/2016

Piedmont Hospital – Atlanta, GA 

Neurohospitalist Physician Assistant

• Taking inpatient and outpatient histories and performing physical examinations
• Working in cooperation with supervising physician and multidisciplinary team to formulate care plans for inpatients and outpatients
• Consenting patients for and performing lumbar punctures to aid in patient’s diagnostic evaluation
• Participating in initial evaluation of acute stroke patients upon their arrival in the Emergency Department

02/2011-02/2014

Columbus Regional Healthcare – Columbus, GA 

Neurohospitalist Physician Assistant

• Taking inpatient and outpatient histories and performing physical examinations
• Working in cooperation with supervising physician and multidisciplinary team to formulate care plans for inpatients and outpatients
• Consenting patients for and performing lumbar punctures to aid in patient’s diagnostic evaluation

Participating in initial evaluation of acute stroke patients upon their arrival in the Emergency Department

02/2010-05/2011

Clinical Rotations – Mercer University – Atlanta, GA 

Graduate Student 

• Rotations in nine core areas to include:
• Internal Medicine
• Family Practice
• Orthopedics  
• Women’s Health
• Behavioral Health
• Pediatrics
• General Surgery
• Emergency Medicine
• Obtain history, physical exam, and forming treatment plans for patients
• First or Second Assist with supervising physician in surgical settings 
• Performed as member of medical team and interacted with various healthcare professionals
• Traveled to various communities in southeastern Georgia as a volunteer to help provide care to migrant farm workers

08/2007-07/2008

Neurology Specialists of Savannah – Savannah, GA 

Medical Records Technician

• Answer and direct calls, overhead paging for 9-line phone system
• Scanning documents into patient charts daily
• Releasing records to parties with a “need to know”
• Downloading dictated reports into patient files

05/2006-7/2007

Dr. Brian G. Sherman - Tallahassee, FL 

Ophthalmic Technician

• Taking patient history and complaint
• Getting patients ready for examination by physician(performing vision exam, eye dilation, eye pressure checks) 
• Helping physician with examinations
• Answer phones, check insurances, and schedule/verify appointments

AFFILIATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: 

• Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
• Licensed in Georgia, Maryland and Washington D. C.
• American Heart Association/American Stroke Association Stroke Council Member
• American Academy of Neurology (AAN) Member
• Student Academy of the American Academy of Physician Assistants (SAAAPA) – Student Director of Diversity 2010-2011
• American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
• Godsey Matthews Student Society – Student Diversity Chair 2009-2010
• Basic Life Support
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support