Cynthia Abinader, Psy.D.

Dr. Cynthia Abinader is a clinical neuropsychologist with specialized expertise in the assessment of older adults with complex medical and neurological conditions. She received her B.A. in psychology from Fordham University in New York, graduating with honors. She went on to earn both her master’s degree and Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, with a concentration in neuropsychology, from Widener University in Chester, Pennsylvania. Dr. Abinader completed pre-doctoral internship rotations at Temple University Hospital and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, where she gained broad exposure to inpatient and outpatient neuropsychological services. She then completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Abinader has extensive experience evaluating adults and older adults presenting with a wide range of conditions, including neurodegenerative diseases (such as Alzheimer’s disease and atypical dementias), movement disorders, traumatic brain injury, cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, brain tumors, autoimmune conditions, and post-acute cognitive concerns following COVID-19 infection. She has also developed particular expertise in the evaluation of individuals being considered for neurosurgical intervention, including pre-surgical candidacy assessments for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) and High-Intensity Focused Ultrasound (HIFU) in patients with Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor.

As a Spanish-speaking provider, Dr. Abinader is committed to offering culturally responsive and linguistically appropriate care for bilingual and Spanish-speaking individuals. She values a collaborative, team-based approach to assessment and care planning, emphasizing the integration of cognitive, functional, and emotional health to develop personalized recommendations that support both patients and their families.

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