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Office
123 Highland Ave.
Suite 301
Glen Ridge, NJ 07028Phone+1 973-743-9555Fax+1 973-743-7663
Summary
- John J. Vaccaro, MD, FAAN is a member of Summit Health’s Neurology and Neurosciences team. Dr. Vaccaro specializes in disorders of the brain, including stroke, headache, Parkinson’s Disease, Alzheimer’s dementia, and epilepsy. He also has expertise in disorders of the peripheral nervous system, including neuromuscular disorders, peripheral neuropathy, and neck / low back pain. He specializes in electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction velocity (NCV) testing, and Botox. Dr. Vaccaro says, "I became a neurologist because I found the nervous system fascinating. For example," he says, "although the brain comprises only 2% of body weight, it uses 20% of the energy of the body." Dr. Vaccaro is committed to building professional relationships with his patients that are based on personalized, high quality care. In addition to his position at Summit Health, Dr. Vaccaro serves as Chief of Neurology at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, New Jersey and holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and a fellow of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Neurological Association of New Jersey, and American Medical Association. Dr. Vaccaro has been featured annually in New Jersey Monthly “Top Doctor” listings.
Education & Training
- Atrium Wake Forest Baptist1997
- Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalResidency, Neurology, 1992 - 1996
- Nassau University Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1993
- Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolClass of 1992
Certifications & Licensure
- FL State Medical License 2022 - Present
- NJ State Medical License 1997 - 2025
- NY State Medical License 1994 - 2014
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Medisoft Clinical EHR, McKesson Corporation, 2012-2013
- Top MD Consumers Checkbook
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
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