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John Halperin, MD, Neurology, Summit, NJ

JohnHalperinMD

Neurology Summit, NJ

Neuroimmunology/Multiple Sclerosis, Neuromuscular Medicine, Neurophysiology

Professor of Neurology & Medicine, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

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  • Office

    99 Beauvoir Avenue
    Summit, NJ 07902

Summary

  • Dr. John Halperin is a neurologist based in Summit, NJ, with subspecialties in neuroimmunology/multiple sclerosis, neuromuscular medicine, and neurophysiology. He completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Chicago, followed by a neurology residency and a neuromuscular medicine fellowship at prestigious institutions under affiliates of Harvard Medical School. Dr. Halperin has clinical expertise in electromyography, Alzheimer's disease, neuromuscular medicine, clinical neurophysiology, and neuroimmunology. His academic contributions include publications on topics such as brain death guidelines and Lyme disease-related neurological issues. He has been consistently recognized as a top doctor by several publications, including New York Magazine and Inside Jersey Magazine.

Education & Training

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 1980 - 1983
  • Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical School
    Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Neurology, 1977 - 1983
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1975 - 1977
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1975

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1983 - 2026
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2005 - 2025
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1976 - 1977
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • New York Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2012-2013, 2016, 2021-2023
  • Inside Jersey Magazine Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Other

Press Mentions

  • Clinical Trial of Pacritinib Treatment for Cytokine Storm in Patients with Severe COVID-19 Launches at Atlantic Health System
    Clinical Trial of Pacritinib Treatment for Cytokine Storm in Patients with Severe COVID-19 Launches at Atlantic Health SystemDecember 11th, 2020
  • A Positive Test for Lyme Disease Is Not Associated with Neuropsychiatric Disorders
    A Positive Test for Lyme Disease Is Not Associated with Neuropsychiatric DisordersNovember 7th, 2019
  • Lyme Disease in New Jersey at Its Highest Level in 2 Decades
    Lyme Disease in New Jersey at Its Highest Level in 2 DecadesMay 21st, 2018
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Committees

  • Member, Guideline Development, Dissemination, and Implementation Subcommittee of the American Academy of Neurology 2015 - Present
  • Chair, New Jersey Stroke Advisory Panel

Professional Memberships