Serana K Chester PhD

Serana K. Chester, PhD, is a clinical neuropsychologist who specializes in the evaluation and treatment of cognitive, emotional, and functional concerns related to neurological conditions. She practices as a clinical neuropsychologist and rehabilitation psychologist at San Francisco Clinical Neurosciences, where she works with individuals navigating the effects of brain injury and neurologic disease. Dr. Chester completed her doctoral training at Palo Alto University and went on to complete a postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology under the supervision of Ronald M. Ruff, PhD. Her professional work reflects a sustained focus on clinical neuropsychology and rehabilitation, including published contributions addressing mild traumatic brain injury and the diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases. In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Chester contributes to the field through professional service, including participation on the Test Database Committee of the Hispanic Neuropsychological Society. She is also co-author, with Dr. Ruff, of the book Effective Psychotherapy for Individuals with Brain Injury, reflecting her interest in evidence-informed psychotherapy approaches tailored to the needs of individuals with neurologic injury.