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Dr. Andrew Jeffrey Borson, PhD

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Specializes in: Neuropsychology, Psychology and Sleep Medicine

Professional interests include: psychotherapy treatment, depression, insomnia, and more.

101 Cambridge Road
Broomall, PA 19008

(610) 356-0462

Dr. Andrew Jeffrey Borson, PhD is a neuropsychologist in Broomall, PA specializing in neuropsychology, psychology and sleep medicine. Dr. Andrew Jeffrey Borson, PhD is affiliated with Crozer Health, Springfield Hospital, Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital.

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101 Cambridge Road
Broomall, PA 19008

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Some issues Dr. Andrew Jeffrey Borson, PhD can help you with:

Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is one of the most common disorders diagnosed in children. Nine percent of children in the USA have been diagnosed with ADHD. Symptoms, which include hyperactivity and difficulty maintaining focus or paying attention, can last into adulthood for some patients. Boys are four times as likely to be diagnosed as girls, although experts don't know why this is.

There are three main types of ADHD:

Predominantly hyperactive-impulsive types show symptoms such as constant fidgeting, talking non-stop, touching everything, having trouble sitting still and waiting their turn, and interrupting others.
Predominantly inattentive types tend to be distracted, get bored and wander off during tasks, forget things or instructions, daydream, and appear not to be listening. This type is sometimes misdiagnosed because they are not hyperactive and there are fewer behavior issues.
Combined types show symptoms from both categories. This is actually the most common type of ADHD.

When diagnosing ADHD, it is important to rule out other issues that may be causing the symptoms. Seizure disorders, hearing loss, anxiety, and domestic problems are some examples of problems that can cause behaviors similar to those seen with ADHD.

Treatment can include stimulant medications, behavioral therapy to teach patients ways to navigate their world and control symptoms better, and accommodations at school or work. A structured environment (with lots of organization and well-defined rules) seems to help most kids with ADHD function at their best.

ADHD is mainly thought of as a disorder that affects children, but symptoms can last into adulthood for a third to half of those diagnosed. In adults, ADHD has similar symptoms as when it is seen in children: impulsive behavior, difficulty maintaining focus, being easily distracted, or a tendency to fidget. These symptoms can cause problems in a patient's careers and relationships. Additionally, adults with ADHD are at increased risk for substance abuse. Medications can be an important part of treatment for adults, as well as stress reduction techniques and organization skills training. Specialized ADHD coaches can help adults with ADHD manage their symptoms and succeed in all areas of their life.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Psychotherapy Treatment

Psychotherapy is commonly referred to as talk therapy or simply therapy. Trained therapists help and guide patients as they talk through issues in their life and problem-solve ways to make healthy changes.

The use of therapy is extremely common, with millions of people going through therapy each year in the United States alone. It can be useful for patients who want to learn coping skills when they are facing difficult issues or need to heal from past trauma. Therapy can also be a support tool when patients are facing stressful periods in their life. Essentially, therapy is helpful any time life events require more mental or emotional resources than a patient currently has. Change is a major theme of therapy, offering a supportive environment for patients to make changes to their life or themselves so that past problems stop recurring in the future.

There are several different types of psychotherapy, with the most common being cognitive behavioral therapy or CBT. This type of therapy focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behavior. Dialectical behavior therapy, or DBT, is a form of CBT that encourages acceptance and validation as well as change. Interpersonal therapy focuses on relationships and communication as a pathway to feeling better. Psychoanalysis, an older form of therapy invented by Sigmund Freud, teaches that all problems stem from the unconscious.

Although many people see therapists by themselves, not all psychotherapy is one-on-one. For example, in family therapy, the therapist treats a family as a unit. Patients can also participate in group therapy, where they meet as a group to work on issues.

Psychotherapy is a safe, powerful healing tool that can help patients lead happier and healthier lives. However, therapy is a joint effort between the patient and the therapist. Both need to work together in order for therapy to be effective.

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	63

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	31
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	19
Dementia	62
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	105

**Gender**
Male	25
Female	73

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	80
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	33
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	52
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	27
Dementia	56
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	133

**Gender**
Male	84
Female	124

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	174
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	58
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	48
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	35
Dementia	54
Cancer	13

mental health therapy	193

**Gender**
Male	50
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	90
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	53
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	24
Dementia	69
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	150

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	66
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	36
From 75 to 84	25
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	58
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	71
Cancer	17

mental health therapy	155

**Gender**
Male	30
Female	55

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	64
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	41
From 75 to 84	22
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	53
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	73
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	199

**Gender**
Male	31
Female	66

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	76
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	40
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	15
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	26
Dementia	61
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	160

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	52
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	16
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	55
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	68
Cancer	0

mental health therapy	306

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Andrew Jeffrey Borson, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Andrew Jeffrey Borson, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Broomall, PA were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy	175

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jeffrey Borson, PhD.

**Gender**
Male	29
Female	54

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	60
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	21
85 and over	0
Less than 65	2
65 to 74	37

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Andrew Jeffrey Borson, PhD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Andrew Jeffrey Borson, PhD treated were hypertension, dementia, high cholesterol and depression.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	43
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	22
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	3
Dementia	51

Education & Training

He completed residency at Norristown State Hospital. He is certified by the Sleep Medicine and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Residency: Norristown State Hospital

Board Certification: Sleep Medicine

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Andrew Jeffrey Borson, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Crozer Health

Springfield Hospital

Crozer-Chester Medical Center

Taylor Hospital

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Biography

Dr. Andrew Borson's specialties are psychology and neuropsychology. He practices in Broomall, PA. He is affiliated with Crozer Health. Dr. Borson's practice in Broomall, PA is open to new patients as reported by Crozer Health. For his residency, Dr. Borson trained at Norristown State Hospital.