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John Knightly, MD, Neurosurgery, Cedar Knolls, NJ

John Joseph Knightly MD

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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  • 197 Ridgedale AveSuite 225Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927

  • Phone+1 973-206-1477

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Summary

  • Dr. John Knightly is a specialized neurosurgeon based in Cedar Knolls, NJ, with expertise in brain and spinal tumors, neurosurgical spine surgery, and neurotrauma. He completed his medical degree at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, followed by a residency in Neurological Surgery and a fellowship in Neurosurgical Spine Surgery. Dr. Knightly is currently a physician at Maxim Spine and previously worked with Atlantic Neurosurgical Specialists. His clinical experience includes neurosurgical oncology, minimally invasive spine surgery, healthcare quality, and spine traumatology. He has published multiple studies in the Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine. Dr. Knightly holds a FACS distinction and has been recognized by various publications as a top doctor in his field.

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 - 2027
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1990 - 1996
  • Neurological Surgery
    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

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

Committees

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

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