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John Dorn, PsyD

4.9 out of 5 (72 Ratings)

Specialties:

Neuropsychology

About John Dorn

Dr. Dorn received his undergraduate degree from the State University of New York, master’s degree in clinical psychology from Marshall University and his doctorate from the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology. His doctoral dissertation concerning cerebral dysfunction in schizophrenia was completed as part of a NIMH funded research program at the University of Chicago Biological Psychiatry Program at the Illinois State Psychiatric Institute, Chicago, IL. Dr. Dorn has subspecialty training and experience in infant and toddler mental health, pediatric, adolescent and adult clinical psychology and neuropsychology, as well as geriatrics.

Dr. Dorn’s clinical interests focus on differential diagnostic testing in the areas of neurodevelopmental disorders (autism, pervasive developmental disorders, genetic syndromes, learning disabilities), attention and learning disorders, neurocognitive aspects of neurologic disorders (strokes, aneurysms, seizure disorders, multiple sclerosis), traumatic brain injuries including concussions, and Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Moreover, Dr. Dorn has extensive experience in the evaluation of talented and gifted children and adults.

Dr. Dorn is affiliated with Southcoast Health (Brain and Spine Center as well its three affiliated hospital sites, Saint Luke’s Hospital in New Bedford, Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River and Tobey Hospital in Wareham. Dr. Dorn is also a consultant at Southcoast Behavioral Health Hospital.

Academic positions have included clinical instructor, research supervisor or adjunct faculty at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, the College of DuPage, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania State University.

Additionally, Dr. Dorn is trained as a sports psychologist and has coached both girls’ and boys’ basketball through the high school AAU level. Academic positions have included clinical instructor, research supervisor or adjunct faculty at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, the College of DuPage, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and invited lecturer at the Barnstable (Cape Cod) Police Academy.

Locations

Practicing at the following locations:

  1. Southcoast Physicians Group Neurology

    101 Page Street
    New Bedford, MA 02740

    P: 508-979-5557

    Get Directions 41.626616 -70.9383019
  2. Southcoast Physicians Group Neurology

    480 Hawthorn Street
    Dartmouth, MA 02747

    P: 508-973-9180

    Get Directions 41.625282 -70.9559079

Insurances Accepted

Southcoast accepts most major insurance plans. Call the Southcoast patient registration department at 844-297-2952 or your health plan with any questions regarding coverage.

Provider Ratings

Rating Willingness to recommend provider’s office Overall Provider Experience Courtesy and Respect of Staff
4.9
4.9
4.9
5

Patient Comments (12)

At Southcoast Health, we strive to deliver exceptional patient care along with an exceptional patient experience. We appreciate all of your feedback and share your comments to recognize the wonderful care our teams provide to you as well as identify areas for improvement.

  • Dr. Dorn was amazing and totally appreciative of everything that I'm going through. Thank you.

  • Always makes me feel comfortable and very well versed on new treatments. I can't think of anything that would have improved my pleasant experience.

  • He was very nice.

  • I saw John c dorn for an adhd consultation and he made me feel comfortable, seen, and listened to

  • The ONLY negative aspect of this treatment was the four-month waiting time for the appointment, although Dr. Dorn warned me about it (accurately) in advance.

  • Totally made me feel relaxed and made sure I understood everything

  • The Provider listened to everything I had to say . He understood everything I was saying you can tell he really cares about his patients

  • It was s very easy snd comfortable meeting. Easy to locate everyone was respectful and the place was very clean!

  • Dr Dorn was personable and down to earth, explained things clearly and provided straight answers to our questions.

  • I appreciated the time he spent with me. I felt he understood my challenges and I appreciated his advice.

  • my mother (the patient) always enjoys talking with Dr Dorn

  • Dr. Dorn is just an outstanding, amazing person to be with, who is caring and compassionate and very trustworthy.

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How is the Patient Satisfaction Star Rating Calculated?
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