Timothy J. Ainger, PhD

4.74 out of 5

About

Dr. Timothy Ainger is a clinical neuropsychologist and an assistant professor of neurology with the UK College of Medicine and the Kentucky Neuroscience Institute.  He earned his Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Gallaudet University in Washington, DC, and did his clinical internship at the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical and Polytrauma Rehabilitation Center in Richmond, Virginia, focusing 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, North Carolina.  He has also been previously employed by the US Department of Justice. 

Dr. Ainger focuses on applied neuropsychology, examining ways to enhance the clinical conceptualization of diverse populations and diagnoses. His clinical work and research foci include epilepsy, organ transplant, multiple sclerosis, resiliency and wellness, psychopathy, and forensics. He is a National Multiple Sclerosis Society Partner-In-Care.  He currently serves on The Neurology Department Wellness Committee and The Diversity & Inclusion Committee, UK Graduate Medical Education Development Subcommittee, the UK College of Medicine Faculty Wellness Committee, and the International Aerospace Neurology Consortium.

Faculty Rank

  • Assistant Professor of Neurology

Training & Education

Degree

BA, Psychology, The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn.
MS, Clinical Psychology, Barry University, Miami Shores, Fla.
MA, Psychology, Gallaudet University, Washington, District of Columbia
PhD, Clinical Psychology, Gallaudet University, Washington, District of Columbia
PhD, Clinical Internship, Clinical Psychology, Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs, Richmond, Va.

Fellowship

Post Doctoral Fellowship, Clinical Psychology, Cornerstone Neuropsychology/Wake Forest Baptist Health, High Point, N.C.

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Ratings & Reviews

4.74 out of 5
13 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    Loved him! So personable and showed he cared.

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    I wish all care providers could be this professional. At this point, I do not really want to see any other care providers except the ones at UK.

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    100% for sure I will recommend to others and have already.

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    Please teach them some courtesy respect and butterfly bedside manners

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    I learned a lot of what was available.
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      Our experience @ UK has always been above average. 100%.
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      We were well informed, provider professional and kind. Never feel like he is talking down to us or is unconcerned.
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      One of the best experience visits I have had, very pleased, very comforting.
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      Very good experience overall
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      Dr. Ainger is great!!! Incredibly knowledgeable never condescending. It's nice that UK Healthcare FINALLY has someone on staff who knows and understands brain injury. You have lots pf pretenders on staff, ALL could learn greatly from Dr. Ainger.
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      Impressed with the care provided! Can't complain about anything!
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      Dr. Ainger was very personable and informative about answering any questions or addressing any concerns I had.
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      *Dr. Ainger was amazing. He was very attentive, supportive, and reassuring towards patient.