On Clinic Day (first, second, and third Wednesdays of every month)
Neuropsychological Testing All patients are offered the opportunity and encouraged to complete neuro-psychological testing. This testing is usually completed in the morning of CPODD clinic day with Dr. Joe Ackerson, PhD. Testing takes about 3 hours.
Dr. Jayne Ness & CPODD Team Appointments with Dr. Jayne Ness and the CPODD team are usually in the afternoon. Families can expect to see the following team members...
- Jayne Ness, MD-PhD -pediatric neurologist, Medical Director, CPODD
- Khurram Bashir, MD, MPH -adult neurologist, Medical Director, UAB MS Center
- John Rinker, MD - adult neurologist, UAB MS Center
- Joe Ackerson, PhD -neuro-psychologist
- Sam Rubin, MD -child psychiatrist
- Laurie Lou Smith, EdS -school psychologist/educational liaison
- Connie Cushing, MS, PT -pediatric physical therapy
- Michelle Puckett, OT -pedatric occupational therapy
- Yolanda Harris, RN, CPNP-AC -nurse practitioner
Other available specialties include pediatric urology, neuro-ophthalmology, and rehabilitation.
Depending on concerns of the family and staff, this appointment may take 2-3 hours.