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John J Halperin, MD
Neurology, Neurophysiology, Neuromuscular Medicine
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Dr. Halperin is a professor of Neurology and Medicine at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University. Under his leadership the department has grown substantially, with clinical expertise in a broad range of neurological and neurosurgical subspecialties, and delivers clinical outcomes among the best in the nation. He chaired the Department of Neurology at North Shore University Hospital on Long Island prior to joining the Atlantic Health system. While on the neurology faculty at SUNY Stony Brook he had the opportunity to be involved in early observations of the neurologic manifestations of the then novel infection known as Lyme disease. Dr. Halperin has made numerous contributions in this field, including serving on CDC advisory panels and on the organizing committees of international meetings; he is a frequent speaker nationally and internationally. Dr. Halperin served as an examiner for the ABPN Neurology oral board examination for two decades, serves as an ad hoc member of the NINDS Study Section on Clinical Neuroimmunology & Brain Tumors, and has previously been an ad hoc member of the study section on Stroke Clinical Trials. He serves on the Guideline Development Sub-Committee of the American Academy of Neurology, and has played major roles in developing multiple practice guidelines. He has published more than 200 chapters and peer reviewed articles, and edited five books. He is on the editorial boards of Neurology and of Current Neurology & Neuroscience Reports, where he serves as the section editor for neuro-infectious diseases. He has served on New Jersey’s Stroke Advisory Panel since its inception in 2007, chairing it since 2015. Dr. Halperin graduated from MIT (Physics) and Harvard Medical School, trained in Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago, and in Neurology at the Massachusetts General Hospital, where he subsequently completed a basic research fellowship. He was previously a professor at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and at NYU.
SPECIALTIES
Neurology
Neuromuscular Medicine
Neurophysiology
AFFILIATIONS
Atlantic Medical Group
Morristown Medical Center
Overlook Medical Center
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4.9
- 5.0Aug 26, 2025I have had an excellent experience with Dr. Halperin. He provides a thorough examination and takes his time to offer a detailed explanation of my condition. All my questions are encouraged and answer I am impressed by the amount of time he spends with me He has the ability to earn my trust and show empathy for my disorder I would highly recommend him to any patient seeking help with neurological issues
- 5.0Aug 18, 2025The nurse checking is in was very friendly. Dr. Halperin was extremely knowledgeable and explained things in a clear helpful way. I felt like he had looked into my records beforehand and had a good understanding of my previous medical history. I left feeling better informed and optimistic.
- 5.0Aug 16, 2025Dr. Halperin is both personally and professionally sensitive to my diagnosis and is respectful of all of my concerns with regard to progression, additional medication and daily struggles. When Dr. Halperin could not be reached - his office staff was extremely helpful in relaying messages of my BP issues and getting back to me with instructions until I could see my cardiologist.
- 5.0Aug 12, 2025Loved Dr. Halperin thank you
- 5.0Aug 2, 2025Very polite, caring staff