VCU Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

David W. Hess, Ph.D., ABPP

Associate Professor
Rosa Schwarz Cifu Professor
VCU PM&R 
 
Rehabilitation and Research Center
Rehabilitation, and Psychology and Neuropsychology Services

Hess holds appointments as an Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Psychiatry, and Department of Psychology at Virginia Commonwealth University . He is currently the Inpatient Director of Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology at the Rehabilitation and Research Center . In this position he serves in the role of clinician, researcher and teacher.  He is a Diplomate in Rehabilitation Psychology, with expertise in clinical neuropsychology. Dr. Hess is the responsible for the assessment and management of individuals with spinal cord injury, brain injury, and other chronic conditions and illnesses.   Dr. Hess’ research has recently focused on the long-term psychosocial outcomes of cancer survivors. He also currently serves on the executive councils in the APA Division of Rehabilitation Psychology, American Association of Spinal Cord Injury Psychologists and Social Works. 

Rehabilitation and Research Center

Education

Ph.D. Nova Southeastern University

Curriculum vitae [PDF]