About Dr. Jeffrey Portnoy
Focus areas
Alzheimer's Disease
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)
Identity
Gender
MaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Jeffrey Portnoy
****Our practice offers testing for patients seeking clinical evaluation for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Please note that we are unable to offer educational achievement testing for primary school accommodations or accommodations on high-stakes testing (e.g., SAT, LSAT, MCAT), and do not offer evaluations for autism spectrum disorders or verbal/nonverbal learning disabilities. ****
Dr. Jeffrey Portnoy is a clinical neuropsychologist specializing in the assessment and treatment of adults with cognitive and behavioral changes related to neurological and psychiatric disorders. He received his bachelor’s degree with honors from Dartmouth College, and his master’s and doctoral degrees from the Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology at Yeshiva University, where he was the recipient of the Dr. Lee and Linda Rosenbaum Award for excellence in clinical health psychology. Dr. Portnoy underwent extensive clinical training at academic medical systems across New York City, including NYU-Langone Health and Montefiore Medical Center, and completed his post-doctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at Northwell Health – Lenox Hill Hospital. He is licensed to practice in New York and New Jersey. Dr. Portnoy is highly skilled in the assessment of patients with age-related cognitive disorders (including neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease), epilepsy, stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injury, attention-deficit hyperactivity disorders, and cognitive changes related to emotional health and wellness. He also provides tailored cognitive rehabilitation services, geared toward improving patients' functional performance rather than merely compensating for deficits, and has particular expertise in the treatment of chronic sleep disorders.
As a clinical scientist, Dr. Portnoy remains active in ongoing research, and keeps informed of the latest scientific literature to ensure that his patients receive the highest quality care.
What should a new client know about working with you?
A neuropsychological evaluation is typically conducted over two visits. During the initial visit, the neuropsychologist will ask the patient and, if appropriate, family members to explain what has been happening in the patient’s life that led to the
evaluation. We will then ask follow-up questions related to the patient’s medical and psychosocial history in an attempt to fully understand the referral question before initiating testing.
Testing begins following the conversation about the patient’s history. The patient is evaluated alone using a variety of neuropsychological tests, which are used to help answer questions related to the reason for referral. It is a non-invasive process
including a variety of written and verbal tasks that may assess mood and behavioral symptoms, as well as cognitive tests of attention, memory, language, reasoning, and other skills. Most patients find the process interesting and engaging. It is important
that the patient is well-rested, nourished, and equipped with any hearing aids or visual aids, such as glasses or contact lenses.
Once testing is completed, your neuropsychologist will analyze the data and a detailed report will be written including a summary of the history, neuropsychological test results, diagnostic considerations, and recommendations for treatment. The
patient returns for a feedback session, during which we will review the information contained in the report and answer questions.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
Our department consists of three fellowship trained neuropsychologists. We’re now accepting outside referrals for adult neuropsychological evaluations (ages 18+). Evaluations are conducted in the Neurosciences suite on Holy Name’s main campus (718 Teaneck Road), but all scheduling is done through our Psychiatry practice. When submitting a referral, please fax or email the script with diagnosis code(s) and relevant paperwork including the last visit note and any relevant diagnostics (e.g., scans, labs, etc.). This documentation is needed for the pre-authorization process, which takes about 14 business days upon submission. The evaluation is conducted during a 3-4 hour initial visit. Most patients are scheduled a week later for the feedback appointment. Reports are brief, targeted and typically sent back to the referring provider within a week or two following the feedback appointment.
Common Diagnoses Seen:
Memory loss
Word-finding difficulty
Speech/language changes
Mild cognitive impairment
Dementia
Alzheimer's disease
Amnesia
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Brain fog
Brain tumor
Cognitive changes associated with diabetes
Cognitive changes associated with kidney disease
Cognitive changes associated with menopause
Cognitive changes during pregnancy
Cognitive changes following radiation or chemotherapy
Concussion
Encephalitis
Encephalopathy
Epilepsy/seizure disorder
Frontotemporal dementia
Hydrocephalus
Lewy body dementia
Multiple sclerosis
Neurodegenerative disease
Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Parkinson’s disease
Stroke
Traumatic brain injury
Vascular dementia
Altered mental status, unspecified
Other symptoms and signs involving cognitive functions and awareness
Anxiety
Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Office location
Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Holy Name Medical Center
Education and training
- Yeshiva University, Doctor of Medicine
- Lenox Hill Hospital, Postdoctoral Fellowship in Neuropsychology
- Yeshiva University (Master's)
- Yeshiva University, PhD in Clinical Psychology
NPI number
1396481271
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Which hospital is Dr. Jeffrey Portnoy affiliated with?
Dr. Jeffrey Portnoy is affiliated with Holy Name Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Jeffrey Portnoy work with?
Dr. Jeffrey Portnoy works with Holy Name-Neuropsychology.
Where is Dr. Jeffrey Portnoy's office located?
Dr. Jeffrey Portnoy's office is located at 718 Teaneck Rd, Teaneck, NJ 07666.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Jeffrey Portnoy?
Dr. Jeffrey Portnoy frequently sees patients for Anxiety, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Multiple Sclerosis, and Seizures / Epilepsy. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Jeffrey Portnoy on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Jeffrey Portnoy speak?
Dr. Jeffrey Portnoy speaks English.