Overlook Medical Center
A brain tumor diagnosis is a difficult experience for patients and their families. Each year, the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center gives hope to more than a thousand families. With confidence and compassion, we help patients and their loved ones navigate the journey from comprehensive diagnosis to personalized treatment. Our team of multidisciplinary experts is here for you with state-of-the-art care, guidance and support.
The center has two main locations. One is in the heart of Atlantic Neuroscience Institute at Overlook Medical Center, which is the flagship of Atlantic Health System’s neuroscience program. Overlook Medical Center's program has been named among the top 5% in the nation eight years in a row. We are also located at Morristown Medical Center, which was named the number one hospital in New Jersey for major neurosurgery - patient safety.
Expert Treatment for Benign and Malignant Brain Tumors
Benign brain tumors grow slowly, tend to not spread to other areas of the body and have defined borders. Malignant tumors, in contrast, grow quickly and are more invasive. Both may be considered life threatening, depending upon their location and if they interfere with vital bodily functions.
Our brain tumor center, which is part of Atlantic Neuroscience Institute and Carol G. Simon Cancer Center, is well-equipped to care for both benign and malignant brain tumors, as well as those affecting the skull base, spine and spinal cord. Our surgeons use the latest, state-of-the-art techniques, like CyberKnife and fluorescent imaging.
We have a multidisciplinary team of experts specializing in:
- Neurosurgery
- Skull base surgery
- Otolaryngology
- Radiation oncology
- Neuro-oncology
- Medical oncology
- Neuro-radiology
- Neurology
- Neuro-pathology
- Physical medicine
- Social work
- Nutritional therapy
- Supportive care
- Pain management
We participate in clinical trials that help discover the next generation of brain tumor treatments. In addition, many of our specialists offer telehealth appointments.
Neuroradiology
Neuroradiology focuses on diagnosing and treating nervous system problems.
Brain Tumors and Related Conditions Treated
- Acoustic neuromas and schwannomas
- Anaplastic astrocytomas
- Brain, epidural and leptomeningeal metastases (carcinomatous meningitis)
- Cerebellar tumors
- Cholesteatoma
- Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIGP)
- Ependymomas
- Glioblastomas
- Gliosarcoma
- Low grade glioma and astrocytoma
- Lymphomas, including primary CNS lymphoma
- Medulloblastomas
- Meningiomas
- Oligodendroglioma
- Occipital lobe and frontal lobe tumors
- Left parietal lobe tumors
- Peripheral nerve tumors
- Pineal tumors
- Pituitary tumors
- Posterior fossa tumors
- Primary central nervous system disorders
- Rare glial and neuronal tumors
- Sarcomas
- Spinal cord tumors
- More >
Support Services
Getting the best medical care for a brain tumor is just part of the process that drives the healthiest outcomes for patients. Getting the best support services is the other. At the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center, our multidisciplinary team – including our social work navigator – works closely with patients and their families. We provide appointment scheduling, referrals and other support as well as the counseling that enables emotional and mental well-being.
Research and Clinical Trials
Investigational clinical trials are at the heart of innovation in brain tumor treatment. The Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center offers patients hope through a robust clinical trial research program.
Our patients have access to groundbreaking, evolving therapies through our membership in the National Cancer Institute (NCI) Cooperative Group System and partnerships with several biotech/pharmaceutical companies and the Translational Genomics Research Institute.
Locations
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Overlook Medical Center
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Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center
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Atlantic Neuroscience Institute
99 Beauvoir Avenue, 5th Floor
Summit, NJ 07901
- 908-522-5914
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
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Atlantic Neuroscience Institute
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Medical Arts Center (MAC) II – Overlook Medical Center
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Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center
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11 Overlook Road, Suite 180
Summit, NJ 07901
- 908-522-5914
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
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11 Overlook Road, Suite 180
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Morristown Medical Center
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Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center
Our Medical Team
Our multidisciplinary team of experts at the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center is highly trained and compassionate. We are here to provide care and support at every step of your treatment journey.
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Edward's Story
“You are disease-free in the brain.” Hearing these words nearly a year after discovering kidney cancer had spread to his brain brought 56-year-old Edward B. to tears. This triumph was his latest victory in a cancer journey that spans more than a decade.
Ray's Story
When Operation Iraqi Freedom launched in early 2003, Ray A. of Jersey City was one of the first Marines to deploy to the Middle Eastern country. Yet he says he has never been more terrified than he was after learning he had a malignant brain tumor. A neurologist recommended Ray to consult Yaron A. Moshel, MD, PhD, co-director of the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center. Dr. Moshel was able to determine the safest way to remove the tumor and preserve critical brain tissue.
Mark B.'s Story
With a high-powered legal career, hobbies like waterskiing and paddle boarding, and an equally active family at home, it was hard for Mark B. to fathom slowing down. That started to change when he began experiencing seizures and other difficulties. When he was diagnosed with a brain tumor, specifically a frontal lobe meningioma, Mark connected with the experts at the Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center. His surgeon successfully removed the tumor, including unwrapping parts of the tumor from around Mark’s optical and olfactory nerves.
John's Story
When John E. learned he had a rare brain tumor, he chose to fight, but knowing he couldn't win this battle alone, he enlisted the help of the neurosurgeons at Overlook Medical Center.
"I knew that I could trust Overlook with my life," says John.
After surgical removal of the tumor and radiation treatments, John made a full recovery and today spreads his message of faith with others.
Tim's Story
Diagnosed with a brain tumor as large as a grapefruit, Tim Mertz turned to the neurosurgical experts at Overlook Medical Center. They used cutting-edge technology to create a "road map" of his brain, which increased the chances of successfully removing the cancer, followed by CyberKnife treatment. Within just five days, he was out of the hospital recovering and today shares his experience to help others coping with difficult medical decisions.
Additional Neuroscience Services
Awards and Accreditations
Overlook Medical Center
Overlook Medical Center
Overlook Medical Center received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Elite Plus, Target: Stroke Advanced Therapy and Target: Diabetes Honor Rolls.
Chilton, Hackettstown, Morristown and Newton medical centers are recipients of the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award with Target: Stroke Elite Plus, and Target: Diabetes Honor Rolls.
Overlook Medical Center
Overlook Medical Center
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Chilton, Hackettstown, Morristown, Newton and Overlook medical centers are certified Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.
Overlook Medical Center has received the Disease-Specific Care Advanced Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission and the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.