Dr. Nicholas Metrus
Overview
Dr. Nicholas Metrus is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist/neuro-oncologist with Atlantic Medical Group Neuroscience Associates and the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center at Atlantic Health System. He is a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with brain tumors and conditions of the central nervous system. Dr. Metrus is part of a medical team that works together to provide exceptional personalized care for every patient using a multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach. His commitment to individualized care includes designing and overseeing each patient’s treatment plan, which can include any combination of chemotherapy, target therapy, and immunotherapy.Throughout his medical education, Dr. Metrus devoted his time to cutting-edge research and publishing his work on topics such as paraneoplastic disorders, tumefactive multiple sclerosis, and clinical trial enrollment, to name a few. He has also published book chapters on ependymomas and advances in clinical trial design for brain tumors. He pursed his fellowship training in neuro-oncology at MD Anderson Cancer Center, where he was the 2018 recipient of a research grant, the William James Miller Endowed Fellowship Award, for his work in Guillain Barre Syndrome following stem cell transplants, and again in 2019 for his description of unique presentations of cancer in the brain.His research on hypermutator gliomas has been presented at national and international medical conferences. Dr. Metrus earned his medical degree from the American University of the Caribbean and went on to complete his residency in neurology at the University of Texas Medical Branch. Dr. Metrus is a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.
Dr. Metrus is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Glioma, Oligodendroglioma, and Astrocytoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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100 Madison Avenue, Carol G. Simon Cancer Center Null, Morristown, NJ 07960
99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, Summit, NJ 07901
97 West Parkway, Collins Pavilion Null, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444
11 Overlook Road, MAC II, Suite 180 Null, Summit, NJ 07901
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.
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Andrew B. Lassman, MD, FAAN, FASCO, is a Professor of Neurology and Associate Dean of Clinical Research Compliance at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons. Dr. Lassman also serves as Chief of the Division of Neuro-Oncology and Vice Chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Neurology, and as Associate Director for Clinical Trials at the Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center. As a clinician-scientist, Dr. Lassman focuses both his research and clinical efforts on improving the understanding and treatment of brain tumors.Dr. Lassman has particular expertise in translational clinical trials for brain tumors, with molecular correlative analyses to understand the reasons for treatment success or failure, and to refine treatment paradigms. Dr. Lassman has led retrospective studies, single institution prospective clinical trials, and multicenter prospective trials conducted nationally through the National Cancer Institute sponsored National Clinical Trials Network. His contributions to the field of Neuro-Oncology have been recognized with numerous awards, including the Preuss Award in Neuro-Oncology from the American Academy of Neurology, the Boyer Clinical Research Award from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, and the Gary Lichtenstein Humanitarian Award from Voices Against Brain Cancer.Dr. Lassman earned his BS and MS degrees in Molecular Biophysics and Biochemistry, as part of a combined four-year program at Yale University. He attained his MD from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and completed Neurology residency at the Neurological Institute of New York, at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Lassman completed his fellowship in Neuro-Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, where he joined the faculty and served as fellowship director, until his return to NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Dr. Lassman is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, and Gliomatosis Cerebri.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Nicholas Metrus
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Metrus?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Nicholas Metrus by calling their office at 908-522-5914. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Nicholas Metrus a top-rated expert for Meningioma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Nicholas Metrus is classified as an Advanced expert for Meningioma, 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. Nicholas Metrus specialize in?
While Dr. Nicholas Metrus is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Meningioma, Glioma, and Oligodendroglioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Nicholas Metrus participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Nicholas Metrus has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Meningioma. You can view a list of Dr. Nicholas Metrus's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Nicholas Metrus accept my insurance?
Dr. Nicholas Metrus accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 908-522-5914 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- AstrocytomaDr. Metrus isAdvanced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain TumorDr. Metrus isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- EpendymomaDr. Metrus isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Metrus isAdvanced. Learn about Glioblastoma.
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- Brain Stem CancerDr. Metrus isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Metrus isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Diencephalic SyndromeDr. Metrus isExperienced. Learn about Diencephalic Syndrome.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-MutantDr. Metrus isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant.
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Metrus isExperienced. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- Neural Crest TumorDr. Metrus isExperienced. Learn about Neural Crest Tumor.