Eric Rinehardt, Ph.D., ABPP
Board Certified in Clinical Neuropsychology
Charlotte, North Carolina
980-352-0122
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Forensic Neuropsychology

Forensic neuropsychology is the practice of using standardized cognitive testing to answer legal or vocational questions.  An evaluation provides objective evidence of cognitive functioning and can support the presence of brain dysfunction caused by a variety of diseases or syndromes including traumatic brain injury (TBI), stroke, toxic exposure, and neurodegenerative diseases (e.g., Alzheimer's disease).  In contrast, neuropsychological assessment can also help determine when factors such as effort, motivation, personality characteristics, or psychological distress (e.g., anxiety or depression) cause cognitive complaints or functional impairment rather than brain damage.

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Forensic Services

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  • Dr. Rinehardt's forensic private practice primarily consists of Independent Neuropsychological Evaluations or Independent Medical Evaluations (IMEs) for the following reasons:
    • Disability determination for insurance companies
    • Workers' compensation claims
    • Civil or criminal litigation such as personal injury or capacity determination (e.g., medical record review, consultation, and expert witness testimony)


Non-Forensic Services

  • Academic Evaluations for Learning Disorders (LD) and Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Neuropsychological Evaluations

Dr. Eric Rinehardt

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Dr. Rinehardt is a board certified clinical neuropsychologist in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He is the lead neuropsychologist at Carolinas Rehabilitation where he evaluates individuals with a broad range of central nervous system (e.g., brain) disorders including concussion, traumatic brain injury, stroke, epilepsy, Parkinson's disease, brain tumor, mild cognitive impairment, and dementia (e.g., Alzheimer's disease). 

In addition, Dr. Rinehardt assesses inpatients at both Carolinas Rehabilitation and Carolinas Medical Center to determine capacities.     

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