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Extra Phones: Phone: (205) 877-2565
AKA: Joel Melvin Ph.D.
Categories: Psychological Clinics, Mental Health Services, Physicians & Surgeons, Psychiatry

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06/15/2012

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Dr. Melvin is the most underst...

Dr. Melvin is the most understanding, patient, and through psychologist I have ever known or heard of. He is personable, friendly, and very empathetic while having a true knowledge of psychology and how to really help his patients.

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Phone: (205) 329-7805

Address: 2018 Brookwood Medical Ctr Dr Ste 311, Birmingham, AL 35209

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General Practitioners

Fibromyalgia
Currently, Mrs. Smith is serving as the facilitator of the Lakeshore Fibromyalgia Support Group. This group is open to persons with fibromyalgia or other medical issues involving chronic pain. Because Mrs. Smith is personally affected by fibromyalgia, she is able to provide insights about the illness from both a personal as well as professional point of view.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
E assess and treat the array of emotional and behavioral issues that are often found to be related to gastrointestinal complaints, such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Studies show that a high prevalence of lifetime psychiatric illness has been found in people with functional intestinal disorders, and some of these functional syndromes are often found in some patients with psychiatric illness. These psychiatric issues may include, but are not limited to: anxiety, depression, hostility, posttraumatic stress disorder, and family and life stressors.

Pregnancy

Neurology
Herndon is certified by the National Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. She enjoys treating a variety of conditions including mood disorders such as depression and bipolar disorder; anxiety disorders including social anxiety, panic and obsessive-compulsive disorder; psychotic disorders and others. She is also interested on women's health issues.
Multiple Sclerosis
Birmingham Neuropsychology, LLC offers a wide variety of assessments for all of your legal needs. Our trained and friendly staff perform hundreds of assessments per year, including testing for cognitive deficits resulting from head injury, dementia, TIA/stroke, seizure, multiple sclerosis, encephalopathy, toxic exposure, or brain tumor. We also assess for all major psychiatric disorders, including depression, anxiety, and attention deficit disorder. Our staff is trained to assess underlying neurocognitive causes for disability and worker’s compensation claims, as well as detect any possible malingering on the part of the client.
Epilepsy
Neuropsychological Evaluations: We specialize in evaluations for problems with cognition, memory, brain damage, head injury, tumor, stroke and other cerebrovascular disorders, epilepsy, M.S., Alzheimer's, delirium, autoimmune disorders, and toxic exposure. Competency, functional abilities / level of independence, and disability referral questions are common.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
We take a comprehensive approach to ADHD and Learning Disabilities at Brookwood Clinics. Attention Deficit Disorders and Learning Disorders are complex. They require careful assessment, caring treatment, and considerable experience with referrals and recommendations. Our psychologists, neuropsychologists, social workers, and psychiatrists can help you with the complex nature of caring for patients with these issues. Call today for your comprehensive assessment.
Stress Management
We perform a comprehensive evaluation of psychological issues, while simultaneously beginning psychotherapy and non-narcotic medication management of psychiatric problems. This aids in the treatment process. We also provide group psychotherapy and stress management / relaxation to assist patients in improving their adjustment to chronic pain.
Depression
Mental Health
Argaret Bowron Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. She has had over 30 years of experience in the field of mental health, having practiced in both public and private settings. Currently she maintains a private practice, seeing office patients as well as providing consultations and therapy to patients in the hospital setting. Since 2000, she has maintained Health Affiliate status with Brookwood Medical Center where she is a member of the Brookwood Physical Rehabilitation Team.
Psychiatry
Herndon earned her bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. She went on to obtain her medical degree at University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Her training in adult psychiatry took her to University of Connecticut where she successfully completed her residency. While there, she served as chief resident and went on to earn the Resident of the Year award.
Behavioral Health
Anxiety

MRI
Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (FMRI): An Introductory Course for Neuropsychologists - three-day workshop is designed to introduce the neuropsychologist to the theoretical and practical issues involved in FMRI research.

Plastic Surgeons

Bariatric Surgery
Gastric Bypass / Lap Band / Gastric Sleeve Bariatric Surgery pre-surgical psychological evaluations and treatment: We assess and treat patients undergoing bariatric procedures, such as gastric bypass or lap band surgery. Psychological assessment of patients undergoing this procedure is crucial, as many patients have undiagnosed psychopathology in this particular population. Most surgeons require psychological evaluation and possible treatment, as the success of the procedure may be improved with this additional component to the entire surgical plan.

Physical Therapists

Back Pain

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