Dr. Pilavian earned his doctorate in Clinical Psychology from the University of Oslo/ Norway in 1992. His dissertation title was: “Allocation of Attentional Resources in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease”. He became a licensed psychologist in 1992 and in 1997, he completed his training in Clinical Neuropsychology, and became a diplomate in clinical neuropsychology. Dr. Pilavian specializes in conducting psychological fitness-for-duty assessments and neuropsychological evaluations of individuals with industrial injuries, traumatic brain injuries, strokes, and progressive diseases, such as dementia. In 2005, he obtained a second doctorate from California Graduate Institute. The title of his second dissertation was: “Memory Functions in a Patient with a Dense Amnesia Following Herpes Simplex Encephalitis”.
Dr. Pilavian’s employment history includes clinical experiences with children, adults, and elders in inpatient, outpatient, residential, correctional settings, and in public service. He is currently employed with the County of Los Angeles, Occupational Health Programs/Psychological Services Unit.
Dr. Pilavian is one of the founding fathers of the Armenian American Mental Health Association, in Los Angeles.
