Elisabeth Batchos, PhD

About

Gender

Female

Biography

As a neuro-rehabilitation psychologist in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, I primarily treat patients who have experienced strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries and polytraumas. I also help manage functional neurological disorder (FND) and post-COVID-19 diagnoses. I see patients across the critical care and intensive care units, as well as in both outpatient and inpatient rehabilitation settings.

My approach focuses on non-medication symptom management whenever possible, and I strive to help my patients develop the skills and strategies necessary to achieve their individualized goals. Specialized topics of interest include cognition and sexuality/sexual functioning, given changes that may occur as a result of various neurological health conditions. I always advocate for including these domains during rehabilitation and adjustment to life after injury or disorder, on par with other symptoms or concerns.

My role at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center involves consistent collaboration with other multidisciplinary services, including physical, occupational and speech therapy specialists, to provide the best care possible to each patient. Effective communication is crucial to the rehabilitation process and I am proud to be part of such an exceptional and passionate team.

Highlights

• Working on several collaborative research teams and quality improvement projects
• Primary provider on inpatient stroke and FND rehabilitation team that provides intensive and comprehensive rehabilitative services to focus on improving patient reintegration into their home and functional roles
• Early detection and intervention addressing mood/adjustment, trauma responses, as well as cognitive concerns in the ICU settings

Conditions and expertise

• Brain Injuries
• Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
• Psychology
• Spinal Cord Injuries
• Stroke

Credentials