Timothy J. Ainger, PhD

Dr. Timothy Ainger is a clinical neuropsychologist, the co-director of clinical neuropsychology training, and the Assistant Director of the Division of Neuropsychology at the University of Kentucky College of Medicine and the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute. His clinical work and research are centered around epilepsy, organ transplant, multiple sclerosis, resiliency and wellness, and forensics. Dr. Ainger focuses his practice on applied neuropsychology, which means he examines ways to enhance the clinical conceptualization of diverse populations and diagnoses.

He earned his doctorate in clinical psychology from Gallaudet University in Washington, D.C. He completed his clinical internship at the Polytrauma Transitional Rehabilitation Program at the Richmond VA Medical Center, where he focused on neuropsychological assessment and cognitive rehabilitation in veterans with multiple traumas and traumatic brain injuries. He completed his postdoctoral fellowship training in clinical neuropsychology with Cornerstone Neuropsychology (an affiliate of Wake Forest Baptist Health) in High Point, N.C.  

Dr. Ainger has also previously worked for the U.S. Department of Justice. 

In addition to his work as clinical neuropsychologist at UK HealthCare, he is a National Multiple Sclerosis Society Partner-In-Care and has received recognition for both his academic medical teaching and for his work with physician wellness. He is frequently requested to speak and consult at the regional, national and international levels.

Dr. Ainger currently serves on the Neurology Department Wellness Committee, the Community Advancement Committee, the UK College of Medicine Faculty Wellness Committee, the American Epilepsy Society and the International Aerospace Neurology Consortium.
 

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