Dr. Gerald Novak M.D.
Neurologist (Pediatric) | Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
17 CONCORD LN SKILLMAN NJ, 08558About
Dr. Gerald Novak is a child neurologist practicing in SKILLMAN, NJ. Dr. Novak specializes in diagnosing and treating disorders of the nervous system in children from birth to young adulthood. With combined understanding of childhood illness and the special needs of each individual child and their family, Dr. Novak is able to help each patient improve the status of their health. Conditions such as seizures, delayed speech, weakness or frequent headaches are treated by child neurologists.
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