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Dr. John Knightly, MD

Dr. John Knightly, MD

Neurosurgeon

At a glance

4.87 stars (30 reviews)
97% are satisfied with this provider ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from University Medicine & Dentistry, Doctor of Medicine
Works at maxim spine
Speaks English

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Back and neck pain treatment without fusion
Neck pain and spine problems
Spinal fusion
Lower back pain
Back and neck pain treatment without fusion
Neck pain and spine problems
Spinal fusion
Lower back pain

More about Dr. John Knightly, MD

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.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - University Medicine & Dentistry, Doctor of Medicine
National Naval Medical Center: Wakefield Tamekia L MD, Residency in Neurosurgery
Barrow Neurological Institute, Fellowship in Complex Spine Surgery

Practice

maxim spine

Certifications

American Board of Neurological Surgery

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor
A multi-timed named Castle Connelly Top-Doctor recipient, both regionally and nationally.

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1912964008

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What practice does Dr. John Knightly work with?

Dr. John Knightly works with maxim spine.

Which board certifications does Dr. John Knightly have?

Dr. John Knightly is certified by American Board of Neurological Surgery.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. John Knightly?

Dr. John Knightly frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Neck Pain, Neurosurgery Consultation, and Spine Deformation / Scoliosis . You can see other visit reasons for Dr. John Knightly on their profile.

What languages does Dr. John Knightly speak?

Dr. John Knightly speaks English.

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