Yale School of Medicine

Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery

Neurosurgery
P.O., Box 208082
New Haven, CT 06520-8082
Tel: 203.785.2805
Fax: 203.785.6916
neurosurgery@yale.edu

Franklin Brown, Ph.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor

Biographical Sketch

Dr. Franklin C. Brown is an Assistant Clinical Professor in the Department of Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology Service. He provides neuropsychological evaluations to both adults and children. He completed a fellowship in both Clinical Neuropsychology and Neuroimaging through Dartmouth Medical School. He is particularly known for his development of a visual memory test, Brown Location Test (BLT) that was designed for the evaluation of epilepsy patients and has demonstrated sensitivity in identifying right temporal lobe dysfunction. As a result, he is involved in epilepsy research studies using this test at multiple sites in the United States and Norway. The BLT is also being studied among other patient populations such as those with Asperger's Disorder, Chemotherapy Patients, and Traumatic Brain Injuries.

Education

Undergraduate B.A./ B.S. in Psychology, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Graduate M.A. in Psychology, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Louisiana Tech University
Specialty Neuropsychology Courses at Brigham Young University
Residency Utah State Hospital
Fellowship Neuropsychology and Neuroimaging, Dartmouth Medical School

General Interests

Assessing visual memory disorders associated with Epilepsy, TBI, Asperger's Disorder, Chemotherapy, and Mild Cognitive Impairment as well as examining the cognitive and emotional effects of Temporal Lobe Epilepsy.

Curriculum Vitae and Links

Internal and Mailing Contact

Campus Address 60 Temple St, Ground Floor
New Haven CT 06510
US Mailing Address Department of Neurosurgery
Yale University School of Medicine
P.O. Box 208082
New Haven, CT 06520-8082
E-mail franklin.brown@yale.edu
Office Phone (203) 764-9190

Patient and Referring Physician Information

Clinical and Appointment Address Yale Neurosurgery Section
60 Temple Street. Ground Floor
New Haven, CT 06510
Appointment Phone (203) 764-9052
FAX (203) 764-5912
   
Secondary Clinical and Appointment Address Keene Neuropsychology Clinic
382 West Street, Suite 106
Keene, NH 03431
Appointment Phone (603) 357-8378
FAX (603) 357-8375