Melissa Womble

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Melissa Womble is a Clinical Sports Neuropsychologist who serves as the Director of the Inova Sports Medicine Concussion Program and Co-Director of the Inova Concussion Program at Inova Health System in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area.1 Her expertise lies in the management and treatment of sport-related concussions, with a focus on assessing and treating athletes of all levels, from youth to professional, as well as adults who have sustained concussions.1

Professional Background

Dr. Womble has been in her current role at Inova Health System since August 2016.1 Prior to this, she completed:

A postdoctoral fellowship at the UPMC Sports Medicine Concussion Program from 2014 to 20161
A predoctoral internship in adult neuropsychology at Henry Ford Health System from 2013 to 20141

Education

Dr. Womble's educational background includes:

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology from the University of South Alabama (2010-2014)1
Master of Science (MS) in Applied Psychology from the University of South Alabama (2008-2010)1
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Psychology from the University of South Alabama (2004-2008)1

Research and Expertise

Her research interests include:

Individual differences and risk factors influencing recovery following sport-related concussion
The influence of specific treatment factors and behavioral management strategies on concussion outcomes1

Dr. Womble has authored or co-authored over 30 peer-reviewed publications and delivered more than 60 professional presentations on sport-related concussion at national and international conferences.2