Dr. Andrew Sylvester
Overview
Andrew Sylvester, MD, is a fellowship-trained neurologist with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG) with more than 20 years of experience in multiple sclerosis (MS) care and research. Board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and certified in neural repair and rehabilitation, Dr. Sylvester specializes in the care and symptom management of patients with neuroimmunological diseases including MS, NMOSD, MOGAD, myasthenia gravis, neurosarcoidosis, Sjögren’s syndrome, and other autoimmune central nervous system diseases. He believes in providing personalized, comprehensive care while keeping the patient informed and at the center of their care plan.After earning his medical degree at Mount Sinai-Icahn School of Medicine in New York City, Dr. Sylvester performed his neurology residency at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. He then completed a fellowship in multiple sclerosis and neuroimmunology at the New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center. Prior to joining AMG, he served as the medical director of a comprehensive care center for multiple sclerosis in New Jersey.Dr. Sylvester has been the principal investigator or sub-investigator in many clinical research trials of drugs used to treat MS patients, has authored several publications in peer-reviewed medical journals and given invited talks and presentations on immunotherapy or chemotherapy to treat multiple sclerosis or myasthenia gravis.Dr. Sylvester is on the international advisory board of the American Academy of Neurology and a member of the American Academy of Neurology. Dr. Sylvester has been named a Top Doctor by Jersey’s Best and New York magazines and Castle Connolly’s Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area list multiple consecutive times. He is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.
Dr. Sylvester is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurogenic Bladder. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Neurogenic Bladder, and Encephalitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1125 Route 22, Suite 155, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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.
1 Clinical Trials
Jefferson Hospital For Neuroscience
Thomas Leist is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Leist is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurogenic Bladder. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Neuromyelitis Optica. Dr. Leist is currently accepting new patients.
Penn Neuroscience Center - Neurology
Christopher Perrone is a Neurologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Perrone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurogenic Bladder. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Spasticity, and Myelin Oligodendrocyte Glycoprotein Antibody-Associated Disease. Dr. Perrone is currently accepting new patients.
Atlantic Medical Group Comprehensive Multiple Sclerosis Center At Bridgewater
Mark Leekoff, MD, MPH, is a fellowship-trained neurologist with Atlantic Medical Group (AMG) and serves as the site director for the Atlantic Multiple Sclerosis Comprehensive Care Center in Bridgewater. Board-certified in neurology by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, Dr. Leekoff specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS), neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), myelin oligodendrocyte glycoprotein antibody-associated disease (MOGAD) and other neuroimmunological conditions. These conditions arise when the immune system begins to attack itself, causing damage to the nerves, brain, and other tissues, and resulting in various health issues.Dr. Leekoff’s expertise encompasses understanding the balance between the nervous and immune systems and how they function together. He is a strong advocate for compassionate, patient-centered care and shared decision-making. He values listening to his patients’ concerns and explaining his recommendations in detail, ensuring that his patients are fully informed about their condition and treatment plan.After earning his medical degree at West Virginia University School of Medicine, Morgantown, WV, Dr. Leekoff completed his neurology residency at the University of Maryland Medical Center, Baltimore, and then pursued a fellowship in multiple sclerosis/ neuroimmunology at the same institution and the VA Maryland Healthcare System. Before embarking on his medical journey, he earned a master’s in public health (MPH) from Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA.Dr. Leekoff has contributed to multiple publications in peer-reviewed medical journals on topics including post-traumatic stress disorder in MS patients. He has also been a featured speaker on various topics in multiple sclerosis as well as NMOSD. He is a member of the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers and the American Academy of Neurology, and he is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization. Dr. Leekoff is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Neurogenic Bladder. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Optic Neuritis, and Transverse Myelitis.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Multiple Sclerosis (MS)Dr. Sylvester isDistinguished. Learn about Multiple Sclerosis (MS).
- Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)Dr. Sylvester isDistinguished. Learn about Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS).
- Advanced
- Chronic Fatigue SyndromeDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
- EncephalitisDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Encephalitis.
- Febrile NeutropeniaDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Febrile Neutropenia.
- Neurogenic BladderDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Neurogenic Bladder.
- Neuromyelitis OpticaDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Neuromyelitis Optica.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Sylvester isAdvanced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- Experienced
- Congenital Mitral StenosisDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Mitral Stenosis.
- DysarthriaDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- Memory LossDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Memory Loss.
- MigraineDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Migraine.
- Muscle SpasmsDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Muscle Spasms.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Sylvester isExperienced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.