Welcome to the Department of Neurology at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, situated in the heart of New Brunswick. Located at 125 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ, our department is dedicated to advancing neurological care through exceptional education, groundbreaking research, and patient-centered service to our community.
Since its inception in 1979, the Department of Neurology has been a cornerstone of neurological expertise in New Jersey. Our nationally acclaimed clinical faculty are committed to providing comprehensive care for a wide spectrum of neurological conditions. Patients benefit from our state-of-the-art facilities at the Clinical Academic Building, conveniently located at 125 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ, and our extensive inpatient services at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. We pride ourselves on a patient-first approach, a commitment recognized by the “Gold Seal” designation in 2018, ensuring the highest standards of care are consistently met at our 125 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ location and beyond.
Our specialized programs offer cutting-edge treatments for complex neurological disorders. These include advanced epilepsy surgery, Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) for Parkinson’s disease and essential tremor, and Botulinum Toxin (BOTOX) therapy for various movement disorders. Furthermore, we are proud to host five nationally certified Centers of Excellence, focusing on Parkinson’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Stroke, Epilepsy, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. These centers, integral to our department’s mission at 125 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ, provide multidisciplinary patient care and actively engage in therapeutic clinical trials, pushing the boundaries of neurological medicine.
Education is a core pillar of our department. Established in 2008, the residency program at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in New Brunswick offers a robust training environment for future neurologists. Our educational initiatives are enriched by the contributions of both full-time and dedicated volunteer faculty, ensuring comprehensive learning experiences for medical students and neurology residents alike.
Research within the Department of Neurology is dynamic and expanding. Our physician-scientists and basic science researchers are at the forefront of discovery, conducting funded research in critical areas such as Parkinson’s disease, Multiple Sclerosis, and Alzheimer’s disease. These vital preclinical and translational research programs are primarily based at the Institute for Neurological Therapeutics (RINT) on the Piscataway campus. We are committed to fostering the next generation of researchers, providing training opportunities for undergraduate, PhD, MD/PhD students, and post-doctoral fellows within the Institute.
Beyond our clinical and academic pursuits, the Department of Neurology is deeply committed to community service. We actively participate in patient and physician education programs at both local and national levels, striving to improve neurological health awareness and outcomes throughout the wider community.
We invite you to explore our website to discover more about the comprehensive services, expert faculty, and innovative educational and research endeavors within the Department of Neurology at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, located at 125 Paterson Street, New Brunswick, NJ.
Suhayl Dhib-Jalbut, MD
Department Chair
Ruth Dunietz Kushner and Michael Jay Serwitz Chair in Multiple Sclerosis
