Introduction
Elyssa Gerst, PhD, joined Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta in2019 and currently serves as co-director of Neuropsychology Externship Training. She came to Georgia by way of Washington DC, where she completed her postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at Children’s National Health System. Prior to her fellowship training, Dr. Gerst completed her PhD at the University of Houston and her pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology at Children’s Hospital Colorado in Denver.
Dr. Gerst has interests in the field of pediatric neuropsychology, including but not limited to cognitive development in children with complex medical histories, the impact of congenital or acquired neurological disorders on neuropsychological functioning, and supporting optimal concussion recovery in children and adolescents.
In her spare time, Dr. Gerst enjoys spending time with family and friends and exploring local parks.
Awards
- Psychology Award for Excellence in Teaching, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (2022)
Focus of Practice
- Pediatric neuropsychology
Areas of Interest
- Neuropsychological functioning in children with complex medical histories, including global cognitive development, social/emotional/behavioral functioning and academic performance
- Concussion recovery, treatment and prevention
- Training and program development
Locations
Childrens Physician Group - Neuropsychology
Egleston Hospital, 1405 Clifton Road NE Atlanta, GA 30322 Get Directions 404-785-2849Childrens Physician Group - Neuropsychology
Center for Advanced Pediatrics, 2174 North Druid Hills Road NE 4th Floor Atlanta, GA 30329 Get Directions 404-785-2849Childrens Physician Group - Neuropsychology
Childrens Medical Office Bldg at Scottish Rite, 5461 Meridian Mark Rd NE Suite 180 Atlanta, GA 30342 Get Directions 404-785-2849Professional Affiliations
- International Neuropsychological Society
- Sports Neuropsychology Society
Research & Publications
Psychometric properties of neuropsychological measures; Impact of neuropsychological functioning on academic skills development