Robert Bornstein - University Hospital

I am a licensed, board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and the director of Neuropsychology Services at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. What I enjoy most about working at Ohio State is serving patients and working as part of a broader medical community. Neuropsychological evaluation involves mostly paper-and-pencil assessment of different thinking skills, such as attention, memory, language and problem solving. Changes in mood and behavior are also measured. The evaluation characterizes any cognitive changes that have occurred as a result of a medical illness or injury. Those results are then translated into patient-centered recommendations that may include use of compensatory strategies or implementation of formal job accommodations. The overarching goal of a neuropsychological evaluation is to maximize function and independenc hile I see patients with a wide range of medical conditions, my primary area of specialization is brain tumors. I work closely with the Ohio State neuro-oncology team and have opened a neuropsychology clinic within The James to address those patients' unique need n addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am actively involved in Ohio State's robust Neuropsychology Clinical Training Program and consult on various research projects. Furthermore, I am involved in national committees focused on neuropsychology and the integration of neuropsychology within neuro-oncology.

As a sport psychologist, I work exclusively with student-athletes here at The Ohio State University. I love the idea that I can impact emerging adults in a way that can have a positive influence on their mental health and well-being throughout the rest of their live am high energy and engaging. I use humor and interpersonal connectedness to reduce stigma and make counseling more approachable. I am collaborative and don't believe in one size fits all, but rather in finding the right fit of what works for me as a practitioner and what the patient will find the most helpfu t Ohio State, the most common conditions I treat are anxiety, depression and adjustment issues. I help student-athletes develop performance enhancement strategies through mental skills training. I'm pleased to work here because of the potential for programmatic growth and the fact that the university's location in a bustling downtown area gives us a very diverse patient populatio n my free time, I enjoy traveling. I have been to 40 states and 12 countries. My 18-month-old has been to eight states, so we are working on instilling the travel bone in her. I also enjoy exploring new restaurants and being outdoors.

As a psychologist, I specialize in treating adults with anxiety disorders, particularly obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, generalized anxiety, phobias and post-traumatic stress disorder. Cognitive behavior therapy is highly effective for patients suffering from anxiety disorders. It's a research-proven, skills based approach to decreasing symptoms, solving problems and creating a fulfilling life. I find it deeply rewarding to provide patients with tools that enable them to face their fears, view themselves and the world differently, master challenging situations and improve the quality of their lives. I am inspired by their courage on a regular basi hen I see a patient, I combine the latest proven methods with an empathic and respectful style. Using my expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy, I build individualized treatments based off of my patients' strengths, to maximize effectivenes ne of the best parts of working at Ohio State for more than 20 years, has been the opportunity to work with passionate, caring and talented colleagues. Here at Ohio State, patients come from all kinds of backgrounds and experience different obstacles, but our network helps us provide them with the support and care they nee hen I'm not working, I like to relax with my family, read and play chess. After spending so much time in the office, I love being outdoors.