Charles J. Prestigiacomo, Neurosurgeon
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Charles J. Prestigiacomo

Neurosurgeon

7 Birchwood Court East Hanover New Jersey, 7936
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About

Charles J. Prestigiacomo, MD, FAANS, FACS, maintains a position at the Neurological Institute of New Jersey located in the Newark region of New Jersey. The Institute recieved the HealthGrade Neurosurgery Excellence Award in 2012; also receiving various other accolades shared amongst the staff. With nearly 20 years of experience in the field, Dr. Prestigiacomo is well-versed in many areas of neurosurgery including cerebral hemorrhaging and endovascular surgery. Board certified, Dr. Prestigiacomo has contributed over 100 publications to his field of interst and is a Professor at both Rutgers University and New Jersey Research. As a highly active physician, he also maintains an up-to-date status by being a member to numerous associations that aid in continued learning.

Education and Training

Columbia University

Board Certification

American Board of Neurological Surgeons

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 32 years of experience
Charles J. Prestigiacomo
Charles J. Prestigiacomo's Expert Contributions
  • How successful is brain surgery for epilepsy?

    Dr. Charles Prestigiacomo is out of the office at this time and will not access email. If you need assistance please contact Michael Petti in the New Jersey Medical School Dean’s Office at pettime@njms.rutgers.edu. Thank you. READ MORE

Areas of expertise and specialization

Cerebral Hemorrhage and Endovascular

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Professor and Chairman at Rutgers University, 2012- Present -
  • Research Professor, New Jersey Research -

Fellowships

  • New York Presbyterian Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Association of Neurological Surgeons, American Academy of Neurological Surgeons, American College of Surgeons, Congress of Neurosurgeons, Society of Neurointerventional Surgery, Aerospace Medicine Association, Society of Neurological Surgeons, American Heart Association

Articles and Publications

  • 70-100 Publications

What do you attribute your success to?

  • The Values Instilled in Him by Family, A Good Attitude, Hard Work and Perseverance, Sake and Good of the Cause

Hobbies / Sports

  • Flying, Photography, Astronomy with Military History

Favorite professional publications

  • Neurology Journal, Journal of Neurological Surgery

Charles J. Prestigiacomo's Practice location

7 Birchwood Court -
East Hanover, New Jersey 7936
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