Michelle Chan, Ph.D.
Specialties
Neuropsychology
Dementia
Movement Disorders
Epilepsy
Department
Title
- Assistant Professor
Reviews
UC Davis Midtown Ambulatory Care Center
3160 Folsom Blvd, Suite 2100
Sacramento, CA 95816
Driving Directions
Primary Phone:
916-734-3588
Additional Phone Numbers
Physician Referrals: 800-4-UCDAVIS (800-482-3284)
Clinical Interests
Dr. Chan is a neuropsychologist who offers comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations through the Neuroscience Clinic at UC Davis. This clinic evaluates patients with a wide variety of neurological illnesses and injury, the most common of which include: brain tumor, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and various forms of dementia.
Dr. Chan also works closely with the UC Davis Comprehensive Epilepsy Program and the UC Davis Deep Brain Stimulation Program, and participates in the pre- and post-surgical neuropsychological evaluations of patients undergoing surgery for epilepsy and various movement disorders.
Dr. Chan also regularly conducts Wadas and intra-operative/extra-operative language mapping.
Research/Academic Interests
Dr. Chan's primary research interests are in multidimensional behavioral interventions that promote effective everyday functioning in older adults, as well as identification of sensitive and culturally appropriate tools for early detection of cognitive decline among minority groups.
Center/Program Affiliation
Education
M.S., Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University, 2013
Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Palo Alto University, 2016
B.S., UC Davis, 2009
Fellowships
Neurology/Neuropsychology, UC Davis Medical Center, 2016-2018
Professional Memberships
International Neuropsychological Society