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Joel Kramer is a neuropsychologist, a specialist in the relationship between the central nervous system and behaviors. He directs the neuropsychology program at the UCSF Memory and Aging Center, where he helps to diagnose and care for patients with a wide range of memory disorders.

In his research, Kramer studies the effects of neurodegenerative disease on intellectual abilities and behavior, behavioral markers of Alzheimer's disease before clear symptoms appear, and cognitive changes associated with typical aging.

Kramer earned his doctorate in psychology at Baylor University. He completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Veterans Affairs Northern California Health Care System. He is board certified in clinical neuropsychology.

  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Professional Psychology, Clinical Neuropsychology, 1999

  • Fellowships

    VA Medical Center San Francisco, Neuropsychology, 1983

  • Internship

    VA Northern California Health Care System, 1982

  • Degree

    Baylor College of Medicine, 1982

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