Amy K. Heffelfinger

Amy K. Heffelfinger is a Professor of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Pediatrics at the Medical College of Wisconsin, serving as Chief of Pediatric Neuropsychology. She holds a PhD from Washington University (1997) and a Masters in Psychiatric Epidemiology (1999). Her research focuses on cognitive development in children with neurological conditions, including attention/executive function, spina bifida outcomes, brain tumors, and genetic disorders. She leads the Preschool and Infant Neuropsychological Testing (P.I.N.T.) and Autism Clinics, emphasizing early intervention and equity in care.

Dr. Heffelfinger's recent work addresses disparities in fetal surgery access, neuropsychological screening for sickle cell disease, and competency-based training standards for clinical neuropsychology fellows. She currently serves as Vice Chair for Faculty Development, advocating for training program improvements and work-life balance initiatives.

Publications highlight innovative clinical models like the HOPE/DREAM NICU follow-up program and sociodemographic analyses impacting neurodevelopmental care. Her research consistently integrates neurocognitive assessment with real-world healthcare equity challenges faced by vulnerable pediatric populations.