Elyssa Gerst, PhD

Pediatric Neuropsychologist

Gender
Female
Language
English

Primary Specialty

Neuropsychology


Leadership Titles

Co-Director of Neuropsychology Externship Training


Education

Doctor of Psychology School:
University of Houston
Internship:
Childrens Hospital Colorado
Fellowship:
Childrens National Medical Center

Publications

Pubmed Profile

Network


Introduction

Elyssa Gerst, PhD, joined Children's Healthcare of Atlanta in 2019. She moved to Georgia from Washington, DC, where she completed her postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at Children's National Hospital. Prior to her fellowship training, Dr. Gerst completed her PhD at the University of Houston and her predoctoral internship in clinical psychology at Children's Hospital Colorado in Denver.

Dr. Gerst has interests in the field of pediatric neuropsychology, including 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 free time, Dr. Gerst enjoys spending time with family and friends and exploring local parks.

Honors and awards

  • Psychology Award for Excellence in Teaching, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (2022)

Focus of Practice

  • 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

Arthur M. Blank Hospital, 2220 North Druid Hills Road NE Atlanta, GA 30329 Get Directions 404-785-2849

Childrens Physician Group - Neuropsychology

Center for Advanced Pediatrics, 2174 North Druid Hills Road NE 4th Floor Atlanta, GA 30329 Get Directions 404-785-2849

Childrens Physician Group - Neuropsychology

Childrens Medical Office Bldg at Scottish Rite, 5461 Meridian Mark Rd NE Suite 180 Atlanta, GA 30342 Get Directions 404-785-2849

Professional Affiliations

  • International Neuropsychological Society
  • Sports Neuropsychology Society