The neuroscience program at CentraState Medical Center offers highly specialized comprehensive care for complex brain, spine, and nervous system conditions, such as stroke, tumors of the brain and spinal cord, epilepsy, Alzheimerโs disease, balance and movement disorders and headaches. A world-class team of neurologists, neurosurgeons and clinical experts in neurological disease and conditions provides a full range of treatments that focus on all aspects of a patientโs well-being from diagnosis through surgery, if needed, to the management of chronic conditions.
The neuroscience program at CentraState Medical Center offers highly specialized comprehensive care for complex brain, spine, and nervous system conditions, such as stroke, tumors of the brain and spinal cord, epilepsy, Alzheimerโs disease, balance and movement disorders and headaches. A world-class team of neurologists, neurosurgeons and clinical experts in neurological disease and conditions provides a full range of treatments that focus on all aspects of a patientโs well-being from diagnosis through surgery, if needed, to the management of chronic conditions.
World Class Care in Neurology and Neurosurgery
Multiple Sclerosis
The Linda E. Cardinale MS Center at CentraState is a regional leader in care for patients with multiple sclerosis. The center provides integrated, comprehensive care that includes accurate diagnostics, emerging therapies, access to renowned neurologists and powerful wellness programs so patients with MS can live their best lives.
Neurosurgery
CentraStateโs team of elite neurosurgeons have performed thousands of operations involving a host of complex neurological disorders affecting the brain and spine, including microvascular decompression surgery for Trigeminal Neuralgia; rhizotomy for Occipital Neuralgia, suboccipital decompression surgery for Chiari malformation, brain and spine tumors.
Back Pain and Spine Disorders
CentraStateโs neurosurgeons treat a variety of degenerative, inflammatory, and traumatic spinal conditions and disorders that cause neck and back pain, and neurological symptoms, including sciatica, herniated disc, spinal stenosis, and degenerative disc disease.
Early Diagnosis for Movement Disorders
Mobility and function are among the key indicators of good health across the lifespan. If youโre having any issues with movement, CentraStateโs Movement Disorder Program can diagnose neurodegenerative issues, such as Parkinsonโs Disease, Parkinsonism and Huntingtonโs Disease, early, when treatment is most effective.
Epilepsy
CentraStateโs epilepsy physicians develop individual treatment plans for all patients suffering from epilepsy and the most difficult to control seizures. It utilizes the state-of-the-art technology and treatment options including a 24-hour epilepsy monitoring unit, neuroimaging neuropsychological evaluations, clinical trials, newer anti-epileptic drugs, neurostimulation and epilepsy surgery.
Alzheimer's Disease
CentraState physicians focus on education, assessment and management of neurocognitive disorders. It is led by experts in neurology, neurosurgery, neuropsychology and rehabilitation. Patients are treated with the most advanced diagnostic imaging equipment and have access to myriad cutting-edge clinical trials.
Specialized PT and Rehabilitation Programs to Live Life Well
CentraStateโs inpatient and outpatient neurorehabilitation focuses on the assessment, treatment and management of the rehabilitation needs of patients who have experienced a stroke or have other neurological conditions. In consultation with your doctors and nurses, our highly skilled and specialized physical therapists design and implement individualized care plans focused on achieving maximum independence and improved quality of life. Programs include:
A PARTNERSHIP THAT BENEFITS PATIENTS
Thanks to CentraStateโs partnership with Atlantic Health System, patients with complex brain conditions can be seamlessly connected to The Gerald J. Glasser Brain Tumor Center at Overlook Medical Centerโs Atlantic Neuroscience Institute, ranked among the top 5 percent of the nationโs neuroscience programs. The Glasser Brain Tumor Center is recognized by the North American Skull Base Society as a team of distinction with expertise in skull base surgery.
Bob's Story
For Bob Granito, the personal obstacles he conquers during a 12-mile Tough Mudderยฎ are harsher than the challenges of a 16-foot-high wall, dangling live wires, or a water pit. A veteran participant of 10 Tough Mudders, the 55-year-old Freehold resident demonstrates that his multiple sclerosis (MS) does not define what he can accomplish. โI do these events because I refuseโฆ
Brian's Story
Brian Giacchi has experienced muscle spasms off and on since age 9. When the condition ramped up in his 20s, he sought medical advice. Unfortunately, several years of doctorsโ visits, testing, and frustration failed to solve the mystery. Then finally, at age 34, he got an answer: he had multiple sclerosis. โI felt like people thought I was a hypochondriacโฆ
Walter's Story
A few years ago, Walter โBudโ Burchโs wife, Kathy, found him on the kitchen floor writhing in pain. He had to be carried to their truck before being driven to the emergency department. Suffering from a chronic condition called trigeminal neuralgia, Bud lived with this kind of intense pain for more than 60 years. Trigeminal neuralgia affects the trigeminal nerve,โฆ
Bob's Story
For Bob Granito, the personal obstacles he conquers during a 12-mile Tough Mudderยฎ are harsher than the challenges of a 16-foot-high wall, dangling live wires, or a water pit. A veteran participant of 10 Tough Mudders, the 55-year-old Freehold resident demonstrates that his multiple sclerosis (MS) does not define what he can accomplish. โI do these events because I refuseโฆ
Brian's Story
Brian Giacchi has experienced muscle spasms off and on since age 9. When the condition ramped up in his 20s, he sought medical advice. Unfortunately, several years of doctorsโ visits, testing, and frustration failed to solve the mystery. Then finally, at age 34, he got an answer: he had multiple sclerosis. โI felt like people thought I was a hypochondriacโฆ
NEUROLOGISTS AND NEUROSURGEONS

Paul Kostoulakos, DO
Neurology

Susan Lage, DO
Neurology, Neurophysiology EMG

Amor Mehta, MD
Epileptologist, Neurology

Yaron Moshel, MD
Neurosurgery

Anita Maraj, MD
Neurology

Shashank Agarwal, MD
Neurology

Maria Choy, MD
Neurology

Vasko Gulevski, MD
Neurology

Mohammad Ibrahim, MD
Neurology

Boris Furman, DO
Neurology

Sohum Trivedi, MD
Epileptologist, Neurology
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