Dr. Richard Dowell Jr.
With over 50 years in combined experience Neuropsychological Services provides caring, honest, ethical and professional help to those needing comprehensive consultation, evaluation and intervention services. The well being of you and your family are of utmost concern to Dr. Dowell and his staff. Feel free to contact them concerning questions you have.

Dr. Richard Dowell

Dr. Richard Dowell received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Biology from Dickinson College in 1979, his Master’s Degree in Psychology from The College of William and Mary in 1982 and his Doctoral Degree in Clinical Neuropsychology from the University of Houston in 1986.  He completed internships with Baylor College of Medicine – Department of Neurology and M.D. Anderson Hospital and Tumor Institute – Department of Pediatrics before returning to his home are of central Pennsylvania.  From 1987 – 2004, Dr. Dowell was employed as a Clinical Neuropsychologist with Susquehanna Health System.  In March 2004, “Neuropsychological Services” was launched at Evangelical Community Hospital in response to identified gaps in services and community needs. 

Neuropsychological Evaluations

Since 1986 , Dr. Dowell has completed neuropsychological evaluations among over 5000 patients.  Neuropsychological Services currently completes consultations among over 300 – 400 children/adolescents each year presenting with a variety of symptoms/problems including features of attention deficit hyperactivity disorders, learning disabilities, behavioral disorders (i.e., oppositional defiant disorder, conduct disorder, etc.), pervasive developmental disabilities (i.e., autism, Asperger’s Syndrome), post-traumatic stress disorders, neglect/deprivation, reactive attachment disorders and other adjustment disorders.  He has served as an expert witness within the county and federal court systems throughout Pennsylvania and New Jersey and testified in front of the State Department of Education.

In addition, Dr. Dowell routinely provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations among adults presenting with a wide range of neurologic-based disorders including closed head injury, post-concussional syndrome, whiplash injury, headaches, post-traumatic stress disorders, treatment resistant anxiety and depressive disorders and learning disabilities.  Dr. Dowell has served as an expert witness within the county and federal court systems including civil (i.e., motor vehicle accident, work-related injury, etc.) and criminal (i.e., death penalty evaluations, competency assessments, etc.) cases.

Within the geriatric population, Dr. Dowell has provided physician-referred evaluations to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of memory disorders, suspected Alzheimer’s Disease, stroke, head trauma, increased intracranial pressure and generalized medical disorders.  Evaluation and treatment services have been provided within home, nursing home and community settings.  In his role as consultant to several Area Agencies on Aging, Dr. Dowell has provided evaluations and testified as an expert witness on issues related to competency (i.e., drive, reside alone, complete a will, etc.) and capacity.  He also has provided state-wide training seminars to Area Agencies on Aging staff.

Kathy Cimini

Kathy Cimini, M.A. received her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Lycoming College in 1990 and her Master's Degree in Psychology from The College of William and Mary in 1992. Following her graduation, she served as full-time instructor in Psychology at Lycoming College for a period of seven years.

In addition to instruction of Introductory Psychology, Abnormal Psychology and Developmental Psychology at Lycoming College, Mrs. Cimini developed and taught the course in Forensic Psychology.

In 1999, Mrs. Cimini left Lycoming College to join Dr. Dowell at Susquehanna Health System where she functioned as a Psychological Associate and Psychometrist. In March 2004, Mrs. Cimini transitioned to Clear Vision Residential Treatment Services where she serves in a role as a clinical program manager. In addition, in March 2005, Mrs. Cimini joined Neuropsychological Services where she provides comprehensive neuropsychological evaluations with specialization in assessment of young children and adolescents within the juvenile justice system. She also continues teaching an evening course of Forensic Psychology at Lycoming College.