David Gostnell, Ph.D.

Specialty:: Neurological Surgery, Child and Family Psychology

Sub-Specialty / Special Interest:: Surgical Pain Management,
Neuropsychology,
Functional and Stereotactic

Accepting Patients:: No

Biography

David Gostnell, Ph.D. has been a clinical assistant professor in the Departments of Neurological Surgery and Medical Psychology since 1992. He consults with neurosurgeons and other physicians in chronic pain management and other chronic medical conditions, and performs pre-surgical psychological assessments.

As a neuropsychologist, he assesses and treats patients with neurological disorders at OHSU, in his private practice, and as a consultant to Kaiser Permanente.

Dr. Gostnell has a doctorate in experimental psychology (physiological and cognitive) from the University of Oregon. After ten years in academic settings (Grand Valley State College and Pacific University) he returned to the University of Oregon for clinical studies, followed by an internship at the Portland VA Medical Center (medical and geriatric psychology) and a residency in neurorehabilitation at Salem Hospital. Before joining OHSU, Dr. Gostnell held clinical staff positions in neurorehabilitation programs at Salem Hospital, Emanuel Hospital, Oregon Rehabilitation Institute, and the Northwest Occupational Medicine Center.

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Professional Education

Degree(s): Ph.D., University of Oregon, Eugene, Ore.

Academic and professional appointment: clinical assistant professor

Patient care emphasis: Neuropsychological assessment, consultation and counseling, forensic psychology, disability evaluations, adult psychotherapy, neurorehabilitation.

Research interests: Psychological aspects of chronic pain, cognitive development, brain mechanisms of attention and arousal.

Clinical Interests: Neuropsychological assessment, consultation and counseling, forensic psychology, disability evaluations, adult psychotherapy, neurorehabilitation