MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease) near New Jersey, US. Of these, 48 are Experienced, 9 are Advanced and 5 are Distinguished.
Atlantic Neuroscience Associates
Megan Leitch, MD, is a fellowship-trained neurologist with Atlantic Medical Group’s Atlantic Neuroscience Associates. Board-certified in neurology and clinical neurophysiology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, she has clinical expertise in general neurology as well as in treating patients with a wide variety of neurologic conditions. She has a special interest in neuromuscular disorders, including muscular dystrophy, myasthenia gravis, chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy and ALS. In addition, Dr, Leitch is experienced in performing electrodiagnostic testing. She works closely with a team of specialized nurse practitioners to ensure the highest quality and timely care is provided to all her patients.An avid educator, Dr. Leitch served as an assistant professor in the Department of Neurology at Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson Medicine School (RWJMS), New Brunswick, NJ, where she was named the Department of Neurology’s Outstanding Teacher in 2016, before being named associate professor. She also served as program director of the university’s neurology residency program, consulted with its neuromuscular outpatient clinic, neurology inpatients, and multidisciplinary ALS clinic, and served as clinic director of the Rutgers RWJMS chapter of the Muscular Dystrophy Association and interim director of the RWJMS ALS Clinic.After earning her medical degree at University of Vermont College of Medicine, Burlington, Dr. Leitch completed her residency in neurology at The Neurological Institute at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NYC, followed by a fellowship in neuromuscular medicine and neurophysiology.The author of several publications in peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Leitch has presented many times on the subjects of adult muscle disease, diabetic neuropathy, and myasthenia gravis. She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology, the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, and is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Leitch is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
New Jersey Pediatric Neuroscience Institute
Nizar Souayah is a Neurologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Souayah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Myasthenia Gravis, and Chronic Polyradiculoneuritis. Dr. Souayah is currently accepting new patients.
Atlantic Neuroscience Associates
Dr. Andrew Tarulli is a fellowship-trained neurologist at Overlook Medical Center’s Atlantic Neuroscience Institute. He is board-certified in neurology, neuromuscular medicine and electrodiagnostic medicine.After graduating magna cum laude from New York University College of Arts and Sciences with a bachelor of arts in chemistry, Dr. Tarulli attended New York University School of Medicine for his medical degree. He completed his internship and residency in neurology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in New York, serving as a chief resident, then went on to become a neurophysiology research fellow. His research on neuromuscular disorders received National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding and his years of schooling are peppered with multiple awards including outstanding teacher, as well as recognition for his research initiatives from Harvard Medical School.Dr. Tarulli has been frequently invited to speak on a wide range of muscle and nerve disorders, both locally and nationally. He has authored multiple textbooks and book chapters, and has published an extensive list of articles in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Tarulli was editorial board chairman of the AANEM Science News, a journal of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, where he is also a member of the Neuromuscular Assessment Examination committee.Dr. Tarulli maintains professional memberships in the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine and the American Academy of Neurology. He is a member of Atlantic Medical Group and a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Tarulli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
Barnabas Health Medical Group PC
Sami Saba is a Neurologist in Livingston, New Jersey. Dr. Saba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Myasthenia Gravis, Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome, Foot Drop, and Peripheral Neuropathy.
Jerry Belsh is a Neurologist in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Dr. Belsh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
Hackensack Meridian Health Medical Group - Specialty Care PC
Mary Sedarous is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine specialist and a Neurologist in Red Bank, New Jersey. Dr. Sedarous is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Sedarous is currently accepting new patients.
Hunterdon Specialty Care PC
Shan Chen is a Neurologist in Flemington, New Jersey. Dr. Chen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.
Neuroscience Institute
Robert Connors is a Neurologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Connors is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Neuroscience Institute
Kurt Thomas is a Neurologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Thomas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease, Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), and Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
Veteran Hospital
Jian Wang is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Lyons, New Jersey. Dr. Wang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Cytomegalovirus Infection, Cytomegalic Inclusion Disease, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).
Memory And Cognitive Disorders Program
Dr. Anjali Patel is a fellowship-trained cognitive neurologist at the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center. Board-certified in psychiatry and neurology, she provides adult inpatient and outpatient general neurological care. She is a member of the Atlantic Medical Group Memory and Cognitive Disorders Center. After earning her medical degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Dr. Patel completed a neurology residency at Drexel University College of Medicine. At Drexel, she served as chief resident in her final year. She subsequently completed a fellowship in geriatric neurology and neurobehavioral disorders at Columbia University Medical Center. She holds an academic appointment at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. Patel has been instrumental in developing the memory and cognitive program at Overlook Medical Center into a center of excellence in neurocognitive disease. She is committed to providing quality care and support to both patients and caregivers. She has established educational symposia on memory loss and dementia for the community, patients and caregivers. She also has a strong interest in clinical trials related to memory loss and has presented her research nationally and internationally. Dr. Patel maintains professional memberships in the American Academy of Neurology and International Society to Advance Alzheimer’s Research and Treatment. She is a member of the Atlantic Medical Group and a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Memory Loss, Primary Progressive Aphasia, Frontotemporal Dementia, and Cerebellar Degeneration.
Atlantic Neuroscience Associates
Dr. Jillian Alderson is a board-certified neurologist who is fellowship-trained in neuromuscular medicine through the Atlantic Neuroscience Institute.Dr. Alderson received her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine in Washington, DC, where she graduated cum laude and was admitted to the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) medical honors society. She also received various awards for leadership, integrity and humanitarianism. She went on to pursue her neurology residency training at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, MA, serving as chief resident and remaining there for her fellowship in neuromuscular medicine. While in Boston, she pursued her passion for teaching, including facilitating several classes through Harvard Medical School and won awards for residency advocacy. Her research has been published in various peer-reviewed journals and presented at several national conferences.Dr. Alderson continues to be fascinated by how the nervous system affects behavior and function in all parts of the body, therefore, she sees both general neurology and neuromuscular patients in her practice. She maintains professional memberships to the American Academy of Neurology and the American Association of Neuromuscular & Electrodiagnostic Medicine. She is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Alderson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Meningioma, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Cerebellar Degeneration.
Neuroscience Institute
Kiandokht Keyhanian is a Neurologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Keyhanian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Optic Neuritis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Papilledema.
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Olga Alexeeva is a Neurologist in Morristown, New Jersey. Dr. Alexeeva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, and Seizures.
HMH - Primary Care - Piscataway
Sumaiya Iqbal is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Piscataway, New Jersey. Dr. Iqbal has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are West Syndrome, Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Athetosis.
Hackensack University Medical Center
Jun Han is a primary care provider, practicing in Emergency Medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Han is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Vertigo, Mesothelioma, Septoplasty, and Bone Graft.
HMH - Neuroscience Institute - Neptune
Shadi Yaghi is a Neurologist in Neptune, New Jersey. Dr. Yaghi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
Summit Atlantic Surgery Center LLC
Stephanie Chu is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Florham Park, New Jersey. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Frontotemporal Dementia, and Acrospiroma.
Neuroscience Institute
Regina Krel is a Neurologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Krel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Her top areas of expertise are Migraine, Migraine with Brainstem Aura, Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, and Neuralgia.
Neuroscience Institute
Umer Akbar is a Neurologist in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Akbar has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). His top areas of expertise are Movement Disorders, Parkinson's Disease, Drug Induced Dyskinesia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Gastrostomy.
Last Updated: 02/22/2026




