Jillian C. Alderson
Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
Experienced in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
Summit, NJ 

Overview

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 Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Her top areas of expertise are Peripheral Neuropathy, Meningioma, Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy, and Cerebellar Degeneration.

Graduate Institution
Georgetown University
Residency
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Specialties
Neurology
Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine
Licenses
Psychiatry & Neurology in NJ
Board Certifications
American Board Of Psychiatry And Neurology
Fellowships
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Hospital Affiliations
Morristown Medical Center
Atlantic Medical Group
Overlook Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Anthem
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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Clover Health
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Horizon Healthcare
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Humana
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Independent Health
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Longevity Health Plan
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Medicaid
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Trustmark
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UnitedHealthcare
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UPMC
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Atlantic Neuroscience Associates
99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, Summit, NJ 07901
Other Locations
Atlantic Neuroscience Associates
1125 Route 22, Suite 155, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
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Atlantic Neuroscience Associates

99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, 
Summit, NJ 
 (7.9 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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 an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). 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.

Distinguished in Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
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51 W 51st St, Fl 3 Suite 360, 
New York, NY 
 (25.5 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Matthew Harms is a Neurologist in New York, New York. Dr. Harms is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). His top areas of expertise are Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Primary Lateral Sclerosis, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.

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