Dr. Brigitte Pace, PHD

Brigitte Pace, Ph.D., is an Assistant Attending Neuropsychologist in the Division of Cognitive Neurology and Memory Disorders at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital's and an Assistant Professor of Neuropsychology in Clinical Neurology at Weill Cornell Medical College.Dr. Pace earned a bachelor’s degree in psychology and a master’s degree in clinical research in psychology, both from The College at Brockport, SUNY. She then completed a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Yeshiva University’s Ferkauf Graduate School of Psychology, including an internship at North Shore University Hospital/Long Island Jewish Medical Center-Zucker Hillside Hospital, Northwell Health. Subsequently, she underwent advanced training in clinical neuropsychology in a post-doctoral fellowship at Northshore University Hospital’s Department of Neurology, Neuropsychology Division, Northwell Health. She has expertise in the neuropsychology of cognitive neurology, movement disorders, and epilepsy. Her primary clinical activities focus on providing comprehensive neuropsychological services for adults experiencing changes in memory, attention, language, and other cognitive functions due to neurologic disorders, and in particular, age-related diseases. Dr. Pace bridges her advanced insights into brain-behavior relationships with a deeply compassionate, whole-person approach to her clinical work. Recognizing that cognitive change profoundly affects a person’s daily functioning, emotional well-being, and medical care, she integrates individualized cognitive assessment with feedback appointments focused on tailored psychoeducation and recommendations for evidence-based lifestyle interventions and coping strategies.Dedicated to meeting the needs of a growing aging population, Dr. Pace’s research endeavors focus on advancing the field of neurocognitive assessment and care. She is passionate about bringing evidence-based cognitive treatment to adults and older adults with neurocognitive conditions.