Vivian L Begali, PsyD, LCP, FACPN-ABN, ABPP Independent Medical Examiner
Curriculum Vitae

Contact this IME Doctor

  • Company: Neuropsychology & Psychological Healthcare
  • Phone: 804 728 2964
  • Cell: 804 314 3573
  • Fax: 804-655-2142
  • Website: www.Drvivianbegali.com

Other Locations: North Chesterfield

Specialty 1: Neuropsychology

Specialty 2: Psychology

Keywords/Search Terms: Dr. Begali is a licensed clinical psychologist and is double board certified. She has over 25 years of clinical experience in the treatment and neuropsychological assessment of neurological and psychiatric conditions (dementia, concussion/TBI, stroke, MS, PTSD, toxic exposure, pain, WC work injury). Neuropsychological IMEs are used to qualify and quantify dysfunction for disability determination, capacity assessment, fitness for duty, security clearance, and medico-legal cases.

Medical School: Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Hospital

License(s): Virginia

Experience:
  • 15 years performing IMEs
  • 200 IMEs performed
  • Deposed/Testified 40 times

IME Training: SEAK and National Academy of Neuropsychology


Additional Information

Dr. Vivian Begali is board certified in Clinical Psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) and in Clinical Neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Neuropsychology (ABN). She provides clinical care and neuropsychological assessments; IMEs; peer reviews and second opinions; forensic neuropsychological evaluations for diagnostic and disability determination, capacity related to competency, fitness for duty and security clearance, readiness to return to work, legal capacity assessment, and neuropsychological consultation. All IMEs include case review, record review, consultation, and measurement of neurocognitive and psychological/psychiatric status, mood, personality, attention/concentration, mental status, and validity/effort/response bias and credibility. Opinions are provided regarding differential diagnosis, neurocognitive status and prognosis, etiology, functionality, and treatment planning. Evaluations are conducted in a private practice office in Midlothian or Richmond, VA. Dr. Begali holds membership in both state, international, and national organizations and has published on topics such as pediatric and adult neuropsychological injury, TBI, dementia, neuropsychology, and capacity.