David A. Kahn, MD

Behavioral Neurologist & Neuropsychiatrist

Dr. David A. Kahn is a Behavioral Neurologist & Neuropsychiatrist in Providence, RI with special training and skill in understanding how the nervous system affects behavior. As a Behavioral Neurologist & Neuropsychiatrist, David A. Kahn, MD performs diagnostic tests and treatments for nervous system disorders. Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry is the treatment of behavioral disorders caused by neurological dysfunctions. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Behavioral Neurologists & Neuropsychiatrists include traumatic brain injury, epilepsy, dementia, and multiple sclerosis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Behavioral Neurologists & Neuropsychiatrists include prescription medication, physical therapy, behavioral therapy, and surgery.

Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry is a medical subspecialty involving the diagnosis and treatment of neurologically based behavioral issues.

Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist

Dr. David A. Kahn is a Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist in Providence, RI with special training and skill in researching and treating disorders of human cognition. As a Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologist, David A. Kahn, MD performs therapy and research focused on treating by helping patients adjust their feelings and actions. Cognitive & Behavioral Psychology is a medical specialty centered on understanding human thought and behavior as it relates to mental health. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologists include depression, anxiety, phobias, substance abuse, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorders, and sleeping disorders. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cognitive & Behavioral Psychologists include mental health assessment, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), cognitive awareness activities, mindfulness activities, breathing exercises, and referral to other specialists as needed.

A psychologist who reflects an experimental-clinical approach distinguished by use of principles of human learning and development and theories of cognitive processing to promote meaningful change in maladaptive human behavior and thinking.