Gerard Gioia Neuropsychology (He/Him)

[Pronunciation: “Joya”]

Child & Adolescent Psychology, Exercise & Sports

Professor, Psychiatry & Behavioral Science and Pediatrics, George Washington University School of Medicine and Hlth Sciences

Summary

I am a pediatric neuropsychologist who founded and directed the Neuropsychology Division at Children's National for 21 years, and prior to that similarly established and directed the Division of Pediatric Psychology/ Neuropsychology at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital in Baltimore for 13 years. My interests are in the clinical, research and training areas of practice with a focus on mild traumatic brain injury/ concussion. I have worked with many different organizations such as the CDC, medical and school systems, and youth/high school, college and professional sports teams to improve the recognition, diagnosis and treatment of concussions. More recently, I am interested in the important role of physical exercise and sports participation in youth as it promotes their physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development as well as how these holistic health factors promote lifelong physical activity.

Journal Articles

Natural Progression of Symptom Change and Recovery from Concussion in a Pediatric Population
Gerard A Gioia, Martin V Pusic, JAMA
Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Children
Christopher C Giza, Stanley A Herring, Heather T Keenan, James M Callahan, Richard G Ellenbogen, Gary Gronseth, David W Wright, Rosemarie Scolaro Moser, Margot Putukia..., JAMA
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guideline on the Diagnosis and Management of Mild Traumatic Brain Injury Among Children
Gerard A Gioia, Stacy J Suskauer, Barbara Holshouser, John Ragheb, Barbara Weissman, David W Wright, Mark Halstead, Andrew Gregory, James M Callahan, Gary Gronseth, Wa..., JAMA