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Thomas F. Bergquist, Ph.D., L.P.

  1. Neuropsychologist
  2. Psychologist

Acquired brain Injury if a common cause of disability and can be difficult to treat, resulting in significant disruption in the lives of patients and their families.

Thomas F. Bergquist, Ph.D., ABPP, translates clinical research directly into clinical care to improve the lives of patients and their families.

His focus areas include:

  • Rehabilitation following brain injury, including coping with disabilities.
  • Psychotherapeutic interventions to enhance mood and coping in persons with acquired brain injury.
  • Group interventions to enhance coping and resilience in persons with acquired brain injury and their family members.
  • Telerehabilitation.
  • Understanding the rehabilitation needs of persons with acquired brain injury from underserved and marginalized populations.
  • Rehabilitation of persons with COVID-19.

Dr. Bergquist is a co-director of the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research-funded Mayo Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) Model System Center. This system uses a team-based approach to improve treatments and outcomes for people affected by TBI and their families.

  1. Acquired brain disorder
  2. Autoimmune neurological disorder
  3. Brain aneurysm
  4. Brain cancer
  5. Brain tumor
  6. Chronic illness
  7. Concussion
  8. Degenerative brain disease
  9. Functional limitation
  10. Head and brain injury
  11. Head and neck cancer
  12. Head injury
  13. Head trauma
  14. Multiple sclerosis
  15. Neurocognitive disorder
  16. Post-COVID-19 syndrome
  17. Stroke
  18. Traumatic brain injury
  1. Brain rehabilitation
  2. Cancer rehabilitation
  3. Cancer survivorship program
  4. Multiple sclerosis management
  5. Neurological rehabilitation
  6. Neuropsychological assessment
  7. Outpatient clinical consultation
  8. Rehabilitation therapy
  9. Stroke rehabilitation
  • Rehabilitation psychology clinical neuropsychological assessments.
  • Using telemedicine to reach underserved populations and communities.
  • Psychotherapeutic interventions.
  1. 1992
    Fellow - Medical Psychology, Section of Psychology, Mayo Graduate School of MedicineMayo Graduate School of Medicine, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine
  2. 1991
    PhD - Medical (Clinical) Psychology, Graduate and Medical School - APA AccreditedUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
  3. 1990
    Internship - Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences - APA AccreditedUniversity of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
  4. 1988
    MA - Medical (Clinical) Psychology, Graduate and Medical School - APA AccreditedUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
  5. 1983
    BA - Psychology and General ScienceGustavus Adolphus College

Certifications

  1. 1999
    Clinical NeuropsychologyAmerican Board of Professional Psychology

Awards and honors

  1. 2022
    Excellence in Clinical Care AwardMayo Clinic Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  2. 2018
    Distinguished Service Alumni AwardUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
  3. 2018
    Elected Fellow of the American Congress of Rehabilitation MedicineAmerican Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
  4. 2014
    Distinguished Service AwardMayo Clinic Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
  5. 2011
    Lifetime Achievement Award, Brain Injury - Interdisciplinary Special Interest GroupAmerican Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
  6. 2011
    Elizabeth and Stanley Licht Award for Excellence in Scientific WritingAmerican Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
  7. 2005
    Excellence in Teaching AwardMayo Medical School, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, Department of Education Administration
  8. 1989
    Co-ChiefClinical Psychology Internship Class
  9. 1988
    Second Place at Annual Behavioral Student Research DayUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
  10. 1986
    Graduate Merit FellowshipUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
  11. 1983
    Holcomb Research FellowGustavus Adolphus College
  12. 1983
    Guild of St. AnsgarGustavus Adolphus College
  13. 1983
    Graduated Magna Cum LaudeGustavus Adolphus College

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - 2022
    ChairAmerican Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Brain Injury - Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group, Cognitive Rehabilitation Subcommittee
  2. 2019 - 2022
    Board of DirectorsMinnesota Brain Injury Alliance
  3. 2019 - 2022
    Board of DirectorsMinnesota Stroke Association
  4. 2018 - 2020
    Chair ElectAmerican Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Brain Injury - Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group, Cognitive Rehabilitation Subcommittee
  5. 2016 - present
    MemberAccreditation Specialty Council, Continuing Medical Education, Mayo School of Continuous Professional Development
  6. 2008 - present
    ChairPsychology Continuing Education Committee, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
  7. 2006 - present
    MemberBrain Rehabilitation Advisory Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  8. 2005 - 2011
    MemberAmerican Telemedicine Association
  9. 2003 - present
    MemberAcquired Brain Disorders Committee, Mayo Clinic Rochester Committees
  10. 2001 - 2004
    MemberContinuing Education Planning Committee, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
  11. 2000 - 2003
    MemberFIM-FRG Data Review Task Force, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  12. 1999 - present
    MemberAmerican Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology
  13. 1999 - 2006
    CoordinatorPost-doctoral Fellowship in Clinical Neuropsychology, Department of Psychiatry & Psychology
  14. 1999 - present
    MemberDivision 40 - Clinical Neuropsychology, American Psychological Association
  15. 1998 - 1999
    MemberPlanning Committee, Annual Meeting of the Brain Injury Association of Illinois
  16. 1996 - present
    MemberAmerican Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, Brain Injury - Interdisciplinary Special Interest Group, Cognitive Rehabilitation Subcommittee
  17. 1995 - 1997
    SecretaryPsychology Disciplinary Interest Group, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
  18. 1995 - 1997
    MemberPsychology Disciplinary Interest Group, American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine
  19. 1992 - present
    MemberDivision 22 - Rehabilitation Psychology, American Psychological Association
  20. 1991 - present
    MemberInternational Neuropsychological Society
  21.  
    ChairBrain Rehabilitation Advisory Committee, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
  22.  
    MemberRehabilitation Unit Consumer Advisory Council, Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Publications

Research activities

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