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Founder

Dean Gomes, PhD

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I am a clinical neuropsychologist, licensed in both New York and New Jersey, who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of sports-related concussions, as well as a provider of sports psychological services. I hold a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Fordham University, with concentrations in Neuropsychology and Child/Family Studies. I have received extensive training from some of the nation’s leading hospitals, including completing a neuropsychological fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh (UPMC) Concussion Clinic. I am committed to providing evidence-based resources and interventions to help resolve concussion symptoms and return patients to their pre-injury level of functioning. For current athletes, I deliver highly-effective psychological interventions aimed to promote optimal athletic performance. 

Science-Driven Care for Safer Recovery

At New Jersey Concussion and Neuropsychological Services, our mission is to deliver individualized, targeted, and comprehensive sports psychology, concussion, and neuropsychological care to Hudson County and the surrounding areas. Our approach is rooted in the latest scientific research and evidence-based practices to ensure the safest and most effective recovery process from concussion. We at NJCANS are dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and young adults thrive by identifying their unique cognitive profiles, empowering families to make informed decisions and help our patients reach their full potential. Our commitment to empirically-driven care not only optimizes recovery and performance outcomes, but also empowers patients to perform up to their optimal abilities.  

Select Publications

Gomes, D., Eagle, S., Mehmel, B., Albrecht, T., Versace, A., Lima Santos, J. P., ... & Kontos, A. P. (2024). Impact of sex and pubertal development on anxiety in adolescents after concussion. Journal of Neurotrauma, 41(21-22), 2385-2394.

Gomes, D., Sinnott, A., Zynda, A. J., Kochick, V. L., Ostop, S., Trbovich, A. M., ... & Kontos, A. P. (2025). Minimal Detectable Change Scores and Factors Associated With Dynamic Exertion Test (EXiT) Performance After Sport-Related Concussion. Sports Health, 17(4), 678-688.

Preszler, J., Manderino, L., Elbin, R. J., Eagle, S. R., Brunner, M. N., Gomes, D., ... & Kontos, A. P. (2024). Confirmatory Factor Analysis and Concurrent Validity of the Concussion Clinical Profiles Screening Tool (CP Screen). Developmental Neuropsychology, 49(8), 331-341.