Board Certified through ABPP in Clinical Neuropsychology · California QME · Licensed in CA and FL · FAA/HIMS-certified · Spanish-Speaking
Neuropsychological Expertise for Complex Legal and Occupational Cases
Complex legal and occupational cases involving potential cognitive or psychological impairment require an expert who can distinguish neurological, psychological, and contextual factors; and explain what the evidence actually means.
Delia Silva, PsyD, ABPP-CN is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist specializing in complex medical-legal and occupational evaluations. With more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Silva provides independent, evidence-based opinions to attorneys, insurers, employers, and government agencies.
Why Attorneys and Organizations Choose Dr. Silva
Board-Certified by ABPP
Gold standard board certification in Clinical Neuropsychology through the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP) reflects advanced specialization and professional competency.
Clinical + Forensic Expertise
Dr. Silva integrates neurological, medical, psychological, and contextual factors, informed by her extensive clinical experience treating patients across a range of settings. This clinical perspective strengthens her ability to interpret complex findings in their real-world context.
Evidence-Based Analysis
Her evaluations are designed to provide objective opinions that are data-driven and grounded in evidence-based scientific literature.
Spanish-Speaking Expertise
Dr. Silva is fluent in Spanish and provides culturally and linguistically appropriate neuropsychological evaluations without the need for an interpreter.
Services
Civil Forensic Evaluations & Expert Witness
Independent neuropsychological and psychological expertise for personal injury, employment, and other civil litigation.
Medical-Legal Case Review & Consultation
Independent review of medical records, psychological and neuropsychological testing, and prior evaluations to identify relevant clinical, cognitive, and forensic issues.
Independent Medical Evaluations
Comprehensive psychological and neuropsychological IMEs addressing cognitive, psychological, and functional questions for insurers, employers, and third-party organizations.
Workers' Compensation
Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME) and Agreed Medical Evaluator (AME) services in psychological and neuropsychological cases.
Aeromedical Evaluations
HIMS-certified psychological and neuropsychological evaluations for pilots and other FAA-related matters, including CogScreen-AE2 testing.
Fitness-for-Duty Evaluations
Objective assessment of psychological and cognitive functioning when an employee’s ability to safely and effectively perform essential job duties is in question.
Phone & Fax
Ph: 619-677-6674
FAX: (858) 355-9440
Note: For clinical referrals (for treatment), please call Pacific Neurobehavioral Clinic, PC at: (858) 964-0722.
Mailing Address
2801 B St #3045
San Diego, CA 92102-2208
Note: Do not send confidential patient information to this address without speaking with Dr. Silva first.