Introducing the Washington OSIC Traumatic Brain Injury/Concussion Center
Led by our dedicated concussion specialist, Washington OSIC offers a full-service brain injury program, systematically designed to facilitate brain and functional recovery.
Our team provides coordinated care among an extensive team of specially trained professionals including Neurology, Psychology, Neuro-Optometry, Physical Therapy, Neuropsychology, Neurosurgery, Speech Therapy, Nutritional Support, and Sleep programs.
We also coordinate advanced imaging as needed, including EEG, MRI, CT, and DTI testing. Our concussion team works closely with our musculoskeletal experts to assure the best possible comprehensive recovery for our patients.
PHYSICIAN HIGHLIGHT
David C. Lipps, M.D.
David C. Lipps, MD, is a board-certified neurologist who has been in practice for over 30 years. Dr. Lipps is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and of the National Board of Medical Examiners. Dr. Lipps joins Washington OSIC from the Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group where he worked since 1996. He served as Chief of Neurology in Northern Virginia from 2010 to 2018.
Dr. Lipps has advanced training in nutritional support for trauma, as he became a certified culinary medicine specialist after completing training at the Goldring Center for Culinary Medicine at Tulane University, in 2018. He currently serves on the clinical faculty for neurology at Penn State University College of Medicine. He also enjoys sailing, kayaking, and cooking at home with his wife.
OUR SERVICES
Brain Injury Center
CONCUSSION EVALUATION AND SCREENING
This program is led by our dedicated concussion specialist and is systematically designed to carefully document the injury and comprehensively implement best practices to facilitate brain and functional recovery.
CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
We work with patients with brain injuries and their families throughout the course of recovery, from acute care and rehabilitation to resettlement. Many patients suffer from injury-related PTSD and our psychologists specialize in addressing this.
NEUROPSYCHOLOGY
We use Neuropsychological testing to determine how TBI is affecting patients functionality and how other factors (e.g. depression, anxiety, life stress) are impacting their cognition. This service is principally forensic in nature.
NEURO-OPTOMETRY AND VISION SERVICES
Our neuro-optometric physicians specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of neurological conditions adversely affecting the visual system. TBI routinely negatively affects vision and a large percentage of our patients utilize this service. We work closely with patients to ensure rehabilitation of any visual, perceptual, and related motor disorders.
COORDINATION WITH PHYSICAL THERAPY
Our TBI team works directly with our physical therapy team to provide individualized treatment plans to address the challenges and functional limitations associated with patient injuries. Based on our relationships and training programs with geographically distributed clinics, therapy is typically close to home for our patients.
