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Thomas G Burns, PsyD, ABPP, CN

Neuropsychologist

Gender
Male
Language
English

Primary Specialty

Neuropsychology


Leadership Titles

System Medical Director, Neuropsychology


Education

Board Certification
Am Bd Professional Neuropsychology, Am Bd Professional Psychology, Am Bd Professional Psychology (Pediatric Neuropsychology)
Bachelor's Degree Program:
University of Pennsylvania
Clinical Training:
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Doctor of Psychology School:
Georgia School of Professional Psychology
Internship:
Hahnemann University Hospital
Fellowship:
Scottish Rite Childrens Md Ctr

Publications

Pubmed Profile

Network


Introduction

Dr. Burns received his bachelor of arts from the University of Pennsylvania with a major in the biological basis of behavior. He completed his doctoral degree in clinical psychology from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology in Atlanta. Dr. Burns’ predoctoral internship in neuropsychology was completed at the Medical College of Pennsylvania and St. Christopher’s Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia. He received board certification through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) in clinical neuropsychology and clinical psychology as well as specialization in pediatric neuropsychology. His fellowship was completed at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta where he is currently the director of neuropsychology.

Dr. Burns’ primary research and clinical interests involve neuropsychological evaluations for patients diagnosed with intractable epilepsy (Wada and cortical mapping), traumatic brain injury, concussion and birth trauma.

Focus of Practice

  • Neuropsychology

Areas of Interest

  • Acquired brain injury
  • Cerebral palsy
  • Concussion
  • Epilepsy
  • Neuroimaging

Locations

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

Childrens Physician Group - Neuropsychology

Scottish Rite hospital, 1001 Johnson Ferry Road NE Atlanta, GA 30342 Get Directions

In the News

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Physician, Dr. Burns, Shares How to Get a Great Night's Rest

Dr. Thomas Burns, director of neuropsychology at Children’s, speaks to the importance of limiting screen time to help you get to sleep.


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