The 20 Best Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) Doctors Near Me in Paterson, NJ

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 80 doctor with experience in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) near Paterson, NJ. Of these, 36 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatrics
    Distinguished in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatrics

    St Josephs Medical Group PC

    703 Main St, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Punita Gupta is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Gupta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurofibromatosis, Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1), Gaucher Disease, and Gaucher Disease Type 1.

    Neurosurgery | General Surgery
    Neurosurgery | General Surgery

    Neurosurgeons Of New Jersey

    703 Main Street, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Richard Anderson is a General Surgeon and a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Anderson is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Craniosynostosis, Baller-Gerold Syndrome, Lambdoid Synostosis, Metopic Ridge, and Laminectomy. Dr. Anderson is currently accepting new patients.

    Imaging Subspecialists Of North Jersey

    703 Main Street, Saint Joseph's Regional Medical Center, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Milman is a Radiologist practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Milman is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Baker Cyst, CAPOS Syndrome, Headache, Gallbladder Disease, and Tenotomy.

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    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

    St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center

    11 Getty Ave, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rinet Fernandes is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Fernandes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Increased Head Circumference, Short Stature (Growth Disorders), and Familial Short Stature (FSS).

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Hematology | Oncology

    St Josephs Hospital And Medical Center

    11 Getty Ave, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leya Schwartz is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Schwartz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Febrile Neutropenia, Congenital Hemolytic Anemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatrics
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatrics

    St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Norko is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Norko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Febrile Neutropenia, Thalassemia, and Hemolytic Anemia.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Hematology | Oncology

    St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alissa Kahn is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Kahn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Febrile Neutropenia, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Thalassemia.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Hematology | Oncology

    St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Woolbright is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Woolbright is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Febrile Neutropenia, Hemoglobin SC Disease, and Thalassemia.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Surgery | Plastic Surgery
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Pediatric Surgery | Plastic Surgery

    St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Silvio Podda is a Plastic Surgeon practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Podda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 21 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Enlargement In Males, Plagiocephaly, Keloids, Bifid Nose, and Myringotomy.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Hematology | Oncology

    St. Joseph's University Medical Center

    703 Main St, 
    Paterson, NJ 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jill Menell is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Paterson, New Jersey. Dr. Menell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sickle Cell Disease, Thalassemia, Hereditary Spherocytosis, and Hemoglobin SC Disease.

    Ophthalmology
    Ophthalmology

    EyeCare Consultants Of NJ Pa.

    1225 McBride Ave Ste 204, 
    Woodland Park, NJ 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Swati Shah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Woodland Park, New Jersey. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1016 Main Ave, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Luxme Hariharan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Hariharan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Epicanthal Folds, and Blocked Tear Duct.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Ophthalmology

    Pediatric Ophthalmology Of NJ P.C.

    57 Willowbrook Blvd Ste 411, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Mickey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Mickey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, X-Linked Infantile Nystagmus, Hyphema, and Amblyopia.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Ophthalmology

    Pediatric Ophthalmology Of NJ P.C.

    57 Willowbrook Blvd Ste 411, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sherry Yang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. Yang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Micropthalmia Associated with Colobomatous Cyst, Lenz Microphthalmia Syndrome, Microphthalmia, and Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurology

    Office

    220 Hamburg Tpke Ste 16, 
    Wayne, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Halima El is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Wayne, New Jersey. Dr. El is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 19 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Dysarthria, Migraine, and Migraine with Brainstem Aura.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurology
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Neurology

    Acupuncture To Serenity LLC

    1135 Broad St, 
    Clifton, NJ 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Beth Stein is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Clifton, New Jersey. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). She is also highly rated in 61 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Miller-Fisher Syndrome, Guillain-Barre Syndrome, Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features, Stroke, and Osteotomy.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

    Neuroscience Institute

    650 From Road, Suite 506, 
    Paramus, NJ 
     (5.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French

    Jonathan Tiu is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Paramus, New Jersey. Dr. Tiu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Hemiplegia, Migraine, and Neurofibromatosis. Dr. Tiu is board certified in American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology.

    HMH - Orthopedic Oncology - Hackensack

    20 Prospect Avenue, Suite 901, 
    Hackensack, NJ 
     (6.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Francis Patterson is an Orthopedics provider practicing medicine in Hackensack, New Jersey. Dr. Patterson is rated as undefined provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Epithelioid Sarcoma, Bone Tumor, Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma, Bone Graft, and Knee Replacement. Dr. Patterson is board certified in American Board Of Orthopaedic Surgery.

    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)
    Experienced in Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

    New Jersey Brain And Spine

    70 Park Street, Suite 312, 
    Montclair, NJ 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Carnevale is a Neurosurgery provider practicing medicine in Montclair, New Jersey. Dr. Carnevale is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Brain Aneurysm, Subdural Hematoma, Meningioma, Endoscopic Transnasal Transsphenoidal Surgery, and Laminectomy.

    Odek Medical Care & Consulting Services

    181 Franklin Ave Ste 301, 
    Nutley,, NJ 
     (6.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Louis Fusilli is a Cardiologist practicing medicine in Nutley,, New Jersey. Dr. Fusilli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1). He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Mitral Valve Regurgitation.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)?

    Neurofibromatosis-1 (NF1) is an inherited disorder in which nerve tissue tumors (neurofibromas) form in the:

    • Upper and lower layers of the skin
    • Nerves from the brain (cranial nerves) and spinal cord (spinal root nerves)

    When should I see a Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor near Paterson, NJ?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor near Paterson, NJ?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctors near Paterson, NJ?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctors near Paterson, NJ?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor near Paterson, NJ?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor near Paterson, NJ?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctors near Paterson, NJ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1) doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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