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Eileen F. Desalme, PhD

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(Eileen Fitzpatrick, PH.D)

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Specializes in: Neuropsychology
Professional interests include: traumatic brain injury, cognitive rehabilitation, learning disabilities, and more.
60 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027

Eileen F. Desalme, PhD is a neuropsychologist in Elkins Park, PA specializing in neuropsychology. Eileen F. Desalme, PhD is affiliated with Jefferson Health and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital.

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Office Locations

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60 Township Line Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027

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Some issues Eileen F. Desalme, 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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2019

Volume of procedures performed by Eileen F. Desalme, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Eileen F. Desalme, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Elkins Park, PA were health and behavior assessment.

health and behavior assessment 108

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Eileen F. Desalme, PhD From 2018 - 2019

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Eileen F. Desalme, PhD treated were hypertension, depression, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 16
High Cholesterol 15
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease 8
Depression 15
Chronic Kidney Disease 13
Asthma
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

She is certified by the Neuropsychology and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Board Certification: Neuropsychology

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Eileen F. Desalme, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Jefferson Health
Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

Insurance Information

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Eileen F. Desalme, PhD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Medicaid, Cigna, Devon Health, Magellan Health Services, Aetna Medicare, TRICARE, MultiPlan and First Health.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Eileen F. Desalme, PhD accepts the following insurance providers:

Medicaid
Cigna
Devon Health
Magellan Health Services
Aetna Medicare
TRICARE
MultiPlan
First Health

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Biography

Dr. Eileen Desalme works as a neuropsychology. Her areas of expertise include learning disabilities, neuropsychological testing, and cognitive rehabilitation. Dr. Desalme accepts several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Devon Health. She is affiliated with Einstein Medical Center (East Norriton, Elkins Park, and Philadelphia, PA) and Jefferson Health. She welcomes new patients at her office inElkins Park, PA as reported by Jefferson Health.