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John Knightly, MD, Neurosurgery, Cedar Knolls, NJ

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Neurosurgery • Cedar Knolls, NJ

Brain & Spinal Tumor, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, Neurotrauma

Vice President, American Association of Neurological Surgeons Former Director, American Board of Neurologic Surgery Executive Committee, American Spine Registry

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  • Office

    197 Ridgedale Ave
    Suite 225
    Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
    Phone+1 973-206-1477

Education & Training

  • Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center
    Barrow Neurological Institute at St Joseph's Hospital and Medical CenterFellowship, Neurosurgical Spine Surgery, 1993 - 1993
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumResidency, Neurological Surgery, 1987 - 1993
  • National Capital Consortium
    National Capital ConsortiumInternship, Transitional Year, 1985 - 1986
  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
    Rutgers New Jersey Medical SchoolClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1995 - 2025
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1990 - 1996
  • American Board of Neurological Surgery Neurological Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • FACS American College of Surgeons, 2014
  • Inside Jersey Magazine Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2009-2014
  • Top Doctors: New York Metro Area Castle Connolly, 2008-2014
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s President
    American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Anthony L. Asher, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s PresidentApril 24th, 2023
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Jacques Morcos, MD, FRCS, FAANS, as the Organization’s President-Elect
    American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names Jacques Morcos, MD, FRCS, FAANS, as the Organization’s President-ElectApril 24th, 2023
  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names John Knightly, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s Vice President
    American Association of Neurological Surgeons Names John Knightly, MD, FAANS, as the Organization’s Vice PresidentApril 24th, 2023
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Committees

  • Chair, Quality Improvement Workforce AANS/CNS 2010 - 2014

Professional Memberships

Dr. John Knightly, Dr. John Knightly, MD, Dr. J Knightly, Dr. John Joseph Knightly