James C. Root's, PhD clinical expertise focuses on the evaluation and treatment of adults and adolescents presenting with wide ranging cognitive, neurologic and psychiatric difficulties, including disorders of attention, memory and learning, traumatic brain injury and dementing conditions.
Dr. James Root is an attending neuropsychologist on the Rehabilitation Inpatient Unit and Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry within the Division of Neuropsychiatry at New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical Center. Dr. Root completed his postdoctoral training in clinical and forensic neuropsychology at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, and predoctoral residency in neuropsychology at Yale University School of Medicine. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the New School for Social Research in New York City.
Clinical and forensic referrals for neuropsychological evaluation are welcome and may be arranged by calling (212) 746-5936.
