Muriel Deutsch Lezak, PhD, is an American neuropsychologist best known for her book Neuropsychological Assessment, widely regarded as a foundational text in the field. She holds bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Chicago and earned her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Portland in 1960. Her work has focused on the research, assessment, and rehabilitation of brain injury.
Dr. Lezak is Emeritus Professor of Neurology at the Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine. In 1996, she received the Distinguished Neuropsychologist Award from the National Academy of Neuropsychology.