 Michael Villanueva, PhD ~ Web Briefing
Dr. Villanueva is a Clinical Psychologist at Robert E. Bush Naval Hospital in Twentynine Palms, California. He is also a Captain (O3), US Army Medical Service Corp (IRR). In his current capacity, Dr Villanueva provides intensive PTSD psychological treatment to returning Navy Corpsmen, and Marine men and women recently deployed. He works closely with and makes recommendations to Navy psychiatrists and provides psychological treatment for military personnel. He also screens for traumatic brain injury and works closely with the Traumatic Brain Injury, Neurology, and Vestibular clinics at Balboa and Camp Pendleton Naval Hospitals. In his position, Dr Villanueva recommends and prepares Medical Boards, Limited Duty, Administrative Separation, and Psychological Addendums for active duty Navy and Marine personnel. Dr. Villanueva's Web Briefing will focuses on: - Clinical Presentation of Moderate and Acute COS - Clinical Treatment of Moderate and Acute COS - Comorbidities in treating complex COS/PCS cases He will also discuss the strengths and limitations of specific assessment instruments, and key diagnostice questions for understanding neurological involvement in the cases of acute PTSD Finally, Dr Villanueva will emphasize the importance of psychological case management and interdisciplinary treatment |
