Patient Laura Yorke and Gayatri Devi, M.D.

Traumatic Brain Injury: “Getting Back On The Horse!”

June 20, 2008, a beautiful day in Darien Connecticut, maybe not so for Laura York who that day suffered a tragic accident while riding her new horse. Laura Yorke’s recovery of her mind, body and spirit is one of strength and courage, starring a remarkable physician who became a friend during the scariest time of her life!

Laura along with friend and physician, Gayatri Devi,MD, Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology & Psychiatry, NYU School of Medicine join the show to share this courageous story.

Gayatri Devi MD is the Director of the New York Memory and Healthy Aging Services and a Clinical Associate Professor of Neurology and Psychiatry at New York University School of Medicine. A neurologist and psychiatrist who is board certified in both specialties by the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry, she has specialized in the early diagnosis and treatment of memory disorders related to aging and menopause for over a decade. Dr. Devi is also an Attending Physician in the Departments of Medicine (Neurology) and Psychiatry at Lenox Hill Hospital of New York City.

Christopher Springmann

12 / 4 / 2009