
Overview
Dr. Robert Aiken is a fellowship-trained neuro-oncologist and part of the Atlantic Medical Group Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center. With years of expertise in academic, clinical and administrative roles, and board-certified in neurology and neuro-oncology, he specializes in the diagnosis and management of patients with brain tumors, tumors of the spinal cord and nerves, as well as the management of paraneoplastic disorders involving the brain and nervous system. His particular interest involves translating new discoveries and developing new therapies for these disorders. A devoted researcher and educator, Dr. Aiken serves as co-director of the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center at Atlantic Health System. He also served as director of neuro-oncology at Rutgers-Cancer Institute of New Jersey of Rutgers University. Previously, he held academic appointments in neurology, neurosurgery and oncology at Mount Sinai School of Medicine in NYC and Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. He combines clinical knowledge and extensive research in brain and spinal tumors. Dr. Aiken provides patients with a comprehensive evaluation and discusses their disease at length and the available treatments. After receiving his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit, MI, Dr. Aiken completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, then pursued neurologic training at the Neurological Institute of New York, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center. Post-residency, Dr. Aiken received his fellowship training at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center. He is the author of many professional research journal articles. Dr. Aiken has been named among America’s Top Doctors and America’s Top Doctors for Cancer from Castle Connolly, Best Doctors in Philadelphia, New York and Chicago and by Inside Jersey magazine. He is on many best doctors lists. Dr. Aiken is part of Atlantic Medical Group and a participating provider of the Atlantic Accountable Care Organization.
Dr. Aiken is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Glioma, and Gliosarcoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles and participating in 18 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, Summit, NJ 07901
100 Madison Avenue, Carol G. Simon Cancer Center Null, Morristown, NJ 07960
11 Overlook Road, MAC II, Suite 180 Null, Summit, NJ 07901
901 West Main Street, Statesir Cancer Center Null, Freehold, NJ 07728
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Dr. Aiken has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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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. Robert Aiken
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert Aiken?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert Aiken 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. Robert Aiken a top-rated expert for Glioblastoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert Aiken is classified as an Elite expert for Glioblastoma, 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. Robert Aiken specialize in?
While Dr. Robert Aiken is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, and Glioma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Robert Aiken participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert Aiken has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glioblastoma. You can view a list of Dr. Robert Aiken's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert Aiken accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert Aiken 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
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- AstrocytomaDr. Aiken isElite. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- GlioblastomaDr. Aiken isElite. Learn about Glioblastoma.
- GliomaDr. Aiken isElite. Learn about Glioma.
- Distinguished
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Aiken isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Brain TumorDr. Aiken isDistinguished. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes
- Gliomatosis CerebriDr. Aiken isDistinguished. Learn about Gliomatosis Cerebri.
- GliosarcomaDr. Aiken isDistinguished. Learn about Gliosarcoma.
- MeningiomaDr. Aiken isDistinguished. Learn about Meningioma.
- Advanced
- EpendymomaDr. Aiken isAdvanced. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Metastatic Brain TumorDr. Aiken isAdvanced. Learn about Metastatic Brain Tumor.
- Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma (pLGG)
- Posterior Fossa TumorDr. Aiken isAdvanced. Learn about Posterior Fossa Tumor.
- Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET)
- Experienced
- Brain Stem CancerDr. Aiken isExperienced. Learn about Brain Stem Cancer.
- Choroid Plexus PapillomaDr. Aiken isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Papilloma.
- Diencephalic SyndromeDr. Aiken isExperienced. Learn about Diencephalic Syndrome.
- Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-MutantDr. Aiken isExperienced. Learn about Diffuse Midline Glioma H3 K27M-Mutant.
- Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET)
- Neural Crest TumorDr. Aiken isExperienced. Learn about Neural Crest Tumor.

