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Katie Scott, PhD

Sports Concussion | Neuropsychology

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Specialties

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About Katie Scott, PhD

Dr. Katie Scott is a clinical neuropsychologist with the Orthopaedic & Spine Center of the Rockies team. Dr. Scott graduated summa cum laude from the Honors College at Michigan State University, where she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. She went on to receive her Master’s degree and PhD in Counseling Psychology at Colorado State University. This included a one-year pre-doctoral internship at the Denver VA, providing her the opportunity to serve our country’s veterans. She completed her post-doctoral fellowship in clinical neuropsychology at Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital in Grand Rapids, Michigan. She has extensive clinical experience, including practice at Spectrum Health Medical Group and the University of Michigan, where she assessed and treated patients with a wide variety of neurologic conditions. She also gained a wide range of experience caring for athletes with sport-related concussions across all levels of participation, including youth clubs, high school sports, and professional teams. Dr. Scott has been a clinical neuropsychologist at Brooks Rehabilitation in Jacksonville, Florida, where she provided inpatient and outpatient neuropsychological services to a wide variety of patient populations. She also served as the Team Neuropsychologist for the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Dr. Scott serves as one of our OCR Team Physicians for the Colorado State University athletic department. Our team physicians for CSU also include Rocci Trumper, MD, Sean Grey, MD, Brian Lancaster, MD, and Thomas Anderson, DO.

Besides her extensive clinical experience, Dr. Scott is also a professional member multiple organizations, including the Society of Clinical Neuropsychology and APA’s Division of Rehabilitation Psychology. She has collaborated with colleagues across disciplines, including athletic training and neurology, on research projects investigating psychological factors following concussion as well as return-to-learn following concussion.

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A group of five people stands on the sidelines of a football field at night, smiling for a photo. They are dressed warmly in jackets and hats. Behind them, football players in green and white uniforms, along with more people, are visible in front of illuminated stadium lights.
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Qualifications

  • Society of Clinical Neuropsychology Member(APA Division 40)
  • Rehabilitation Psychology Member(APA Division 22)
  • Sports Neuropsychology Society Member

Education

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital – Grand Rapids, MI
  • Pre-Doctoral Internship Denver VA Medical Center – Denver, CO
  • MS and Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology Colorado State University – Fort Collins, CO
  • Bachelor in Psychology Michigan State University – East Lansing, MI

Resources

Do you have questions about any neuropsychological symptoms that you or a family member may be experiencing as a result of a concussion? Have you been diagnosed with a specific problem and you are wondering about treatment options? Check out the links below that contain valuable information. Please note that this information should serve as a resource and should be considered only in discussion with your doctor before an official diagnosis or treatment is attempted.

PDF Resources

Signs of a Concussion

Featured Videos

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Get to Know Dr. Katie Lynn Scott
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Dr. Katie Scott- Brain Injury Awareness Month

“Dr. Scott was hands down amazing with my high schooler with a concussion. She spent the time needed to evaluate, educate, and create a plan for returning to school and soccer. The entire experience from the initial outreach from her MA, Kenley, through the visit, to scheduling therapy appointments was perfect.”

 

“Dr. Scott’s expertise, compassion, and ability to empathize and reassure our son throughout his recovery from a concussion has left us enormously grateful!”

– Bryna C.

“Dr. Katie Scott and her MA Kennley were absolutely fantastic. Both compassionate and professional. 10/10 will work with her again!”

– Katie W.

“Dr. Scott is very knowledgeable and has a great bedside manner. She answered all of our questions and provided resources and referrals to specialists right away.”
– Kelly R.

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