Meet Our Doctors

The Neurology Center
3801 International Drive, #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, PA
5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1720
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

2141 K Street, NW
Suite 503
Washington, DC  20037

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
1201 Seven Locks Road
Suite 101
Rockville, MD  20854

2141 K Street
Suite 503
Washington, DC  20037

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

106 Irving Street, NW
South Tower
Suite 412
Washington DC 20010

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

106 Irving Street, N.W.
South Tower Suite 412 
Washington, DC 20010

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)

Providence Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Washington Hospital Center, Washington, DC

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.

Scholarships, Hunter College &City University of New York Research Foundation
New York, NY
1977-1978

Teaching Assistantship
School of Visual Arts
New York, NY
1974-1976

Sapin, LR: Understanding Attentional Disorders in Adults, Neurology Center Report, 1994; 8 (1):

Pearl, PL &Sapin, LR, Daydreaming in School: Evaluation of Declining Academic Performance, The Neurology Center - Case Report, 1992.

Sapin LR, Frishberg BM, Sherman JL: MRI and Neuropsychological Correlates of Dementia in Binswanger's Disease.Archives of Clinical Neuropsychology, 1990; 5:89-97.

Sapin LR, Anderson FA, Pulaski PD: Progressive Aphasia Without Dementia: Further Documentation. Annals of Neurology, 1989; 25:411-413.

Sapin, LR, Berrettini WH, Nurnberger JI, Rothblat LA: Mediational Factors Underlying Cognitive Change and Laterality in Affective Illness. Biological Psychiatry, 1987; 22:979-986. Abstract: The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 1987; 1:74.

Sapin LR, Berrettini WH, Nurnberger JI, Rothblat LA: Mediational Factors Underlying Cognitive Change and Laterality in Affective Illness. Biological Psychiatry, 1987; 22:979-986. Abstract: The Clinical Neuropsychologist, 1987; 1:74.

Sapin LR: Evaluating Memory Dysfunction, The Neurology Center Report, 1987; 3 (3):3-4.

B. PRESENTATIONS AND INVITED ADDRESSES:

“Non-Alcoholic Korsakoff Syndrome: A Case Study.” Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Phoenix, AZ, October 1993.

“Progressive Aphasia Without Dementia: A Reappraisal.”Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Phoenix, AZ, October 1993.

“Specificity of Neuropsychological Diagnosis in a Case of Pick's Disease.” Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association Washington, DC, August 1992.

“MRI and Neuropsychological Correlates of Dementia in Binswanger's Disease.” Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, New Orleans, LA, August 1989.

“Progressive Aphasia Without Dementia.” Annual Meeting of the National Academy of Neuropsychology, Orlando, FL, November 1988.

“Utilizing Neuropsychometric Data in In-Patient Treatment Planning.” Pauline Warfield Lewis Center, Cincinnati OH, May 1988.

“Holistic Processing Vulnerability: A Cognitive Marker for Affective Illness?” Annual Meeting and Conference of the International Neuropsychology Society, New Orleans, LA, January 1988.

“Mediational Factors Underlying Cognitive Changes and Laterality in Affective Illness.” Annual Convention of the American Psychological Association, Washington, DC, August 1986.

“Strategies for Managing the Violent Patient.” Guest Lecturer Series, Atkinson Morley's Hospital, London, England, July 1982.

“Diagnostic Testing and Assessment of the Psychiatric Inpatient.” In-service training for the National Institute of Mental Health Nursing Department, Bethesda, MD, March 1982.

“Placement and Management of the Psychiatric Patient on the Work Site.” Psychiatric Grand Rounds, Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, MD January 1982.

“Theoretical and Practical Issues in Vocational Assessment.” In-service training for Rock Creek Foundation for Mental Health, Silver Spring, MD, November 1981.

“Goal Attainment Scaling in the Drug Treatment Facility.” National Alcohol and Drug Coalition Conference, Washington, DC, September 1980. Published in Proceedings of the 1980 Alcohol and Drug Coalition Conference.

C. INTERVIEWS:

In Campus USA, 1988, (summer):59-62.

In Potomac Gazette, Gaithersburg Gazette, August 26, 1988.

In Washington Business Journal, December 5, 1998, 7:28.

The Jerilyn Ross Show, August 27, 1989, WRC AM (radio interview).

5454 Wisconsin Avenue
Suite 1720
Chevy Chase, MD  20815

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

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

August 2009 - present

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

20410 Observation Drive
Suite 102
Germantown, MD 20876

American College of Osteopathic Board of Neurology &
Psychiatry, 2013
United Health Counsel for Neurologic Subspecialties certification in
Headache Medicine, 2014

International Headache Society

American Academy of Neurology

American College of Osteopathic Neurologists & Psychiatrists

American Osteopathic Association