Cognitive Neurorehabilitation Sciences Lab @Kite Research Institute, University Health Network, and University of Toronto
Lesley Ruttan
Clinical Neuropsychologist/Researcher
Dr. Lesley Ruttan is a registered psychologist practicing in the areas of Clinical Neuropsychology and Clinical Psychology. She received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from York University. Dr. Ruttan has been a part-time staff neuropsychologist at the Toronto Rehabilitation Institute/University Health Network (TRI/UHN) since 2002 having worked with inpatient and outpatient acquired brain injury populations. Dr. Ruttan served as Practice Leader for Psychology at TRI/UHN and is involved in the training of practicum students and clinical interns. She is involved in clinical research with a particular interest in the area of traumatic brain injury and concussion and has been working with the Canadian Concussion Centre developing/delivering education for patients suffering with persistent post-concussive symptoms and their families. More recent interests include Long-COVID with involvement in research examining education and self management interventions. She holds an Adjunct Lecturer position at the University of Toronto Scarborough’s Graduate Department of Psychological Clinical Science. She is also engaged in ongoing part-time private practice work at Main St. Psychological Centre.