Dr. John J. Knightly
Overview
John Knightly, a long-standing member of the medical staffs at Morristown Memorial Medical Center and Overlook Medical Center, is a practicing neurosurgeon with 30 years of experience and a subspecialty interest in minimally invasive and complex spine surgery. He is the Past-President, Atlantic Neurosurgical Specialists and Altair Health as well as Chief of Quality, Atlantic Neuroscience Institute. He currently serves as the Vice President of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) as well as Chairman of the Neurosurgical Quality Council of the AANS/CNS Washington Committee.A multi-timed named Castle Connelly Top-Doctor recipient, both regionally and nationally, his other areas of specialty interest and research include health care policy, outcomes and registry science, and quality improvement on which he has published extensively. He has served as Chair of the Joint Section on Disorders of Spine and Peripheral Nerves for the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS)/Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS) as well as chair of the of the Quality Improvement Workforce of the AANS/CNS and the AANS representative to the AANS/CNS Washington Committee. Dr Knightly has also served as an unaffiliated neurosurgical consultant for the NFL.On a national basis, Dr Knightly is a Past Chairman, Board of Directors, for NeuroPoint Alliance and was appointed a founding member of the executive committee of the newly created American Spinal Registry (ASR) on which he still serves. He is a former Vice-Chairman and Director on the American Board of Neurological Surgeons (ABNS) and has had appointments on several committees within the AANS, American College of Surgeons as well as the National Quality Forum.
Dr. Knightly is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Laminectomy, and Spinal Fusion.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 106 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
197 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 225, Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John J. Knightly
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John J. Knightly?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John J. Knightly by calling their office at 973-206-1477. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John J. Knightly a top-rated expert for Spondylolisthesis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John J. Knightly is classified as an Elite expert for Spondylolisthesis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. John J. Knightly specialize in?
While Dr. John J. Knightly is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, and Cervical Spondylosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.
Does Dr. John J. Knightly participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John J. Knightly has published 106 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spondylolisthesis. You can view a list of Dr. John J. Knightly's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John J. Knightly accept my insurance?
Dr. John J. Knightly accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-206-1477 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Knightly isElite. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Knightly isElite. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Knightly isElite. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Distinguished
- KyphosisDr. Knightly isDistinguished. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Knightly isDistinguished. Learn about Laminectomy.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Knightly isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- Advanced
- Ankylosing Vertebral Hyperostosis with Tylosis
- Diffuse Idiopathic Skeletal Hyperostosis
- Frontonasal Dysplasia Klippel Feil Syndrome
- Herniated DiskDr. Knightly isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Invertebral Disc DiseaseDr. Knightly isAdvanced. Learn about Invertebral Disc Disease.
- ScoliosisDr. Knightly isAdvanced. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Experienced
- Acute PainDr. Knightly isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Brachial PlexopathyDr. Knightly isExperienced. Learn about Brachial Plexopathy.
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Knightly isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- DiskitisDr. Knightly isExperienced. Learn about Diskitis.
- Foot DropDr. Knightly isExperienced. Learn about Foot Drop.
- Fractured SpineDr. Knightly isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.