AnitaKhannaMehtaDOMS(She/Her)

Epilepsy, Neurophysiology

Neurologist/ Epileptologist at Summit Health

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Office
890 Mountain Avenue
Floor 2
New Providence, NJ 07974
Phone+1 908-277-8639

Anita Mehta, DO, is a neurologist based in New Providence, NJ, specializing in epilepsy and neurophysiology. Her education includes a fellowship in Clinical Neurophysiology at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and a residency in Neurology at Temple University Hospital. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical and Translational Research from George Washington University and a Bachelor of Arts in Cell Biology and Neuroscience from Rutgers University. Dr. Mehta is currently working as a neurologist at Overlook Medical Center and Summit Medical Group, and she also serves as a physician reviewer for different organizations. Her clinical expertise spans general neurology, stroke, post-traumatic epilepsy, electroencephalography, and trigeminal neuralgia. She has contributed to research with publications in various neurology journals and has participated in clinical trials related to myasthenia gravis. Dr. Mehta has received accolades such as the NIH-Sponsored Summer School in Adaptive Neurotechnologies award in 2019 and the American Epilepsy Society Fellows Program in 2012.

General neurology, Stroke, Post-traumatic epilepsy, Electroencephalography, Trigeminal neuralgia, Essential tremor, Dizziness, Migraine disorders, Multiple sclerosis, Dementia, Alzheimer's disease, Neck pain, Back pain, Cerebrovascular disease, Neuropathy, Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, Restless legs syndrome, Headache disorders, Botulinum toxin injections for headache, Pseudoseizures, Paresthesias, Epilepsy (Women and Epilepsy)

George Washington UniversityMaster of Science, Clinical and Translational Research, 2018 - 2022
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences UniversityFellowship, Clinical Neurophysiology, 2012 - 2013
Temple University HospitalResidency, Neurology, 2009 - 2012
Temple University HospitalInternship, Preliminary Year, 2008 - 2009
NYIT College Of Osteopathic MedicineClass of 2008
Rutgers The State University of NJBachelor of Arts, Cell Biology and Neuroscience/ Minor in Psychology, Cum Laude, 2000 - 2004

NIH-Sponsored Summer School in Adaptive Neurotechnologies National Center of Adaptive Neurotechnologies (NCAN), 2019
American Epilepsy Society Fellows Program American Epilepsy Society, 2012
American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Junior Member Recognition Award American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 2011

Journal Articles

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis: Therapeutic Progress in Neurology Practice
Anita K. Mehta, Jin Jun Luo, Journal of Neurology and Experimental Neuroscience, 2/22/2023
Homocysteine and Peripheral Neuropathy
Rebecca T. Hsu, Favio Bumanlag, Anita K. Mehta, Xiaohong Si, Yun Yuan, Nae J. Dun and Jin Jun Luo, Journal of Neurology and Experimental Neuroscience, 12/7/2020
An Unusual Catamenial Ailment: Trigeminal Neuralgia and Menstrual Cycle
Anita K. Mehta, Jin Jun Luo, Christopher Martini, Demi Mendez, Journal of Neurology and Experimental Neuroscience, 10/24/2020
Clinical, Laboratory, and Neuroimaging Findings in Patients with Sarcoidosis Involving the CNS: Study of 29 Cases
Anita K. Mehta and Jin Jun Luo, Journal of Neurology and Experimental Neuroscience, 2/23/2020
Revisit: Neurophysiologic Features of Neuropathy in Patients with Sarcoidosis
Anita K Mehta and Jin Jun Luo, Journal of Neurology and Experimental Neuroscience, 9/10/2018
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Abstracts/Posters

Homocysteine: A Potential Risk Factor for Peripheral Neuropathy (318)
Rebecca Lin, Favio Bumanlag, Anita Mehta, Xiaohong Si, Nae Dun, Jin Luo, American Academy of Neurology, 4/14/2020
Trigeminal Neuralgia Exacerbated By Menstrual Cycle (P6.025)
Mehta, AK, Neurology, 4/9/2018
79. Neurophysiologic features of peripheral neuropathy related to sarcoidosis
Anita Mehta , Jin Jun Luo, Clinical Neurophysiology, 5/12/2012
A Study of Clinical Manifestations and Neuroimaging Studies in Neurosarcoidosis
Anita Mehta, Jin Jun Luo, Neurology, 4/24/2012
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Ministroke Symptoms You May Be MissingJuly 16th, 2021
Traumatic Brain Injury: What to KnowDecember 13th, 2021
Restless Legs Syndrome: Why Can’t I Stop Moving My Legs at Night?March 3rd, 2022
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