linked in pixel Robert John Sawyer | Ochsner Health

Robert J. Sawyer, PhD

Neuropsychology
Accepting New Patients
Robert J. Sawyer, PhD
5 of 5 Stars
Based on 10 Patient Verified Ratings
Languages
Specialties
Years Practicing
Gender

Robert J. Sawyer, PhD

Neuropsychology
Accepting New Patients
Primary Location
1514 Jefferson Hwy
New Orleans, LA 70121

Biography

Dr. John Sawyer is a neuropsychologist at Ochsner Health where he assess patients with a wide variety of cognitive/behavioral problems. He works with attorneys and courts providing consultation and expertise related to neuropsychology/forensic psychology. Administratively, Dr. Sawyer co-directs the Center for Brain Health, which leads Alzheimers and related dementia assessment and care programs within the Ochsner Neuroscience Institute. His clinical transformation efforts are geared toward creating and sustaining dementia care for our rapidly aging population. Also, at Ochsner, he works in the Office of Professional Wellbeing where he is the Medical Director of Professional Staff Experience. In that role, he works with physicians and clinical teams struggling with burnout and job stress. In 2019, the Louisiana Psychological Association gave him the Early Career Psychologist award that year and, in 2020, was nominated as a healthcare hero at Ochsner during the initial wave of the COVID pandemic.

Education and Training

Medical School

University of Memphis
Field of Study: PhD, Counseling Psychology

Internship

Memphis VA Medical Center
Field of Study: Neuropsychology

Fellowship

VA Maryland Health Care System
Field of Study: Neuropsychology

Certifications

  • American Board of Professional Psychology - Neuropsychology

In the News

Featured Media

Featured Blogs

Ochsner Patient Verified Reviews

All patient experience ratings and comments are submitted by Ochsner Health patients through post-care surveys. Only surveys administered by Ochsner Health are displayed, and reviews are confidential to ensure privacy. Not all reviews submitted from patients included a comment.

November 2024

Successful virtual visit event.

July 2024

Dr. Sawyer was very well prepared for my appointment. I'm lacking forward to my next appointment with him in 2 years.

June 2024

Great experience!

June 2024

Dr. Sawyer is very thorough , he listens, he gives explanations, & he seems very genuine.