Karen D. Evankovich, PhD
- Pediatric Psychology
Clinical Program Director, Neuropsychology
Pediatric Neuropsychologist
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Psychology Division, Baylor College of Medicine
Phone:
832-822-1750
Languages: English
Office location:
Texas Medical Center
6701 Fannin Street
Houston, TX 77030
Get to know Karen D. Evankovich, PhD
Dr. Evankovich is a pediatric neuropsychologist in the multidisciplinary Blue Bird Circle Clinic for Pediatric Neurology. She evaluates children with a wide variety of neurological and neurodevelopmental disorders, ranging in age from early childhood through late adolescence. The neuropsychological evaluation is conducted to identify the bases for learning and/or behavioral concerns in order to guide educational and therapeutic interventions. Dr. Evankovich's ongoing research interests include characterizing the cognitive and psychosocial consequences of pediatric epilepsy. More recently, she has become involved in research examining the evolution of cognitive and psychosocial difficulties in children and adolescents with demyelinating disorders and the relationships of these issues to disease-related factors.
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yale University Child Study Center | Fellowship | Clinical Child Psychology | 1994 |
| University of Houston | PhD | Doctor of Philosophy | 1993 |
| Yale University Child Study Center | Internship | Clinical Child Psychology | 1993 |
| University of Houston | Professional Education | PSY - Marriage and Family Therapy | 1989 |
| Stanford University School of Medicine | Bachelors | Bachelor of Arts | 1984 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American Psychological Association | Member |
| Houston Neuropsychological Society | Member |
| International Neuropsychological Society | Member |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Lone Star Chapter | Clinical Advisory Committee |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Chapieski L, Evankovich K, Hiscock M, Collins R. (2011). Everyday Memory and Pediatric Epilepsy. Epilepsy and Behavior 21(3):285-90.