Ronald P. Benitez
Expertise in
23
conditions
Expertise in
23
conditions
60 Columbia Road, 
Morristown, NJ 

Overview

Dr. Benitez is among a select group of neurosurgeons specializing in both surgical and endovascular treatment of cerebrovascular disease. Renowned for pioneering innovative, life-changing treatments, he has advanced care for patients with strokes, brain aneurysms, epilepsy, and brain tumors. Beyond his surgical expertise, he is deeply committed to patient education and compassionate care.A recognized leader in minimally invasive epilepsy surgery, Dr. Benitez has also helped advance robotic technology for epilepsy monitoring and treatment. Now, he is at the forefront of neuromodulation, a cutting-edge field that uses electrical nerve stimulation to enhance recovery in stroke patients. As the first neurosurgeon in New Jersey to implant The Vivistim® System, he is helping restore hand and arm movement in ischemic stroke survivors—marking a major breakthrough in stroke rehabilitation.

Dr. Benitez is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Stent Placement, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Georgetown University School Of Medicine

Residency

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Specialties

Neurosurgery

Licenses

Neurological Surgery in PA

Fellowships

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Atlantic Brain And Spine
Overlook Medical Center
Morristown Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

Find your insurance
Find your insuranceClose

Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
View 4 Less Insurance Carriers -

Locations

Atlantic Brain and Spine - Morristown
60 Columbia Road, Morristown, NJ 07960
Other Locations
Atlantic Brain and Spine - Overlook Medical Center
99 Beauvoir Avenue, Floor 5, Summit, NJ 07901

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Benitez 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.

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)

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.


Similar Doctors
Expertise in
36
conditions
Neurosurgery
Expertise in
36
conditions
Neurosurgery

CUIMC/Neurological Institute Of New York

710 W 168th St, 
New York, NY 
 (27.6 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

Jeffrey Bruce is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Bruce is highly rated in 36 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Astrocytoma, Glioblastoma, Glioma, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Bruce is currently accepting new patients.

John J. Knightly
Expertise in
13
conditions
Expertise in
13
conditions

Maxim Brain And Spine

197 Ridgedale Avenue, Suite 225, 
Cedar Knolls, NJ 
 (1.7 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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.

Expertise in
28
conditions
Expertise in
28
conditions

New York University

530 1st Ave Ste 8R, 
New York, NY 
 (25.7 miles away)
Languages Spoken:
English
Offers Telehealth

Douglas Kondziolka is a Neurosurgery provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kondziolka is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Schwannoma, Acoustic Neuroma, Arteriovenous Malformation, Gamma Knife Radiosurgery, and Endovascular Embolization.

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ronald P. Benitez

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ronald P. Benitez?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Ronald P. Benitez by calling their office at 973-993-7100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Ronald P. Benitez a top-rated expert for Brain Aneurysm?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ronald P. Benitez is classified as an Distinguished expert for Brain Aneurysm, 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. Ronald P. Benitez specialize in?

While Dr. Ronald P. Benitez is a Neurosurgery, they have specific expertise in Brain Aneurysm, Stroke, and Subarachnoid Hemorrhage. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurosurgery.

Does Dr. Ronald P. Benitez participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ronald P. Benitez has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Brain Aneurysm. You can view a list of Dr. Ronald P. Benitez's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ronald P. Benitez accept my insurance?

Dr. Ronald P. Benitez accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 973-993-7100 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

Find Dr. Benitez's expertise for a condition
ConditionClose
    View All 18 Advanced Conditions
    View All 58 Experienced Conditions
    Want to save this doctor for later?
    Sign Up
    Is this your doctor?
    Find A Second Opinion
    Not sure about your diagnosis?
    Check Your Symptoms
     
     
     
     
    Learn about our expert tiers
    Learn More
    Are you the provider on this profile?
    Claim Profile