Overview
Shama Farooq is a Neurologist in Neptune, New Jersey. Dr. Farooq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gliosarcoma. Her top areas of expertise are Gliosarcoma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Posterior Fossa Tumor.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 1 article in the study of Gliosarcoma.
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Locations
1945 Route 33, Amdur Building, Neptune, NJ 7753.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
HMH - John Theurer Cancer Center - Hackensack
Deric Park is a Neurologist and a Hematologist in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Park is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gliosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Gliosarcoma, Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, and Glioma.
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Fabio Iwamoto is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Iwamoto is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gliosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Brain Tumor.
Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center
Dr. Robert Aiken is a fellowship-trained neuro-oncologist and part of the Atlantic Medical Group Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center. With years of expertise in academic, clinical and administrative roles, and board-certified in neurology and neuro-oncology, he specializes in the diagnosis and management of patients with brain tumors, tumors of the spinal cord and nerves, as well as the management of paraneoplastic disorders involving the brain and nervous system. His particular interest involves translating new discoveries and developing new therapies for these disorders. A devoted researcher and educator, Dr. Aiken serves as co-director of the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center at Atlantic Health System. He also served as director of neuro-oncology at Rutgers-Cancer Institute of New Jersey of Rutgers University. Previously, he held academic appointments in neurology, neurosurgery and oncology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NYC and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He combines clinical knowledge and extensive research in brain and spinal tumors. Dr. Aiken provides patients with a comprehensive evaluation and discusses their disease at length and the available treatments. After receiving his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI, Dr. Aiken completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, then pursued neurologic training at the Neurological Institute of New York, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. Post-residency, Dr. Aiken received his fellowship training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is the author of many professional research journal articles. Dr. Aiken has been named among America’s Top Doctors and America’s Top Doctors for Cancer from Castle Connolly, Best Doctors in Philadelphia, New York and Chicago and by Inside Jersey magazine. He is on many best doctors lists. Dr. Aiken is part of Atlantic Medical Group and a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Aiken is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gliosarcoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliosarcoma.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Experienced
- AstrocytomaDr. Farooq isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Farooq isExperienced. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain AbscessDr. Farooq isExperienced. Learn about Brain Abscess.
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Farooq isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Farooq isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
