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John J. Vaccaro, MD, FAAN is a member of Summit Healths Neurology and Neurosciences team. Dr. Vaccaro specializes in disorders of the brain, including stroke, headache, Parkinsons Disease, Alzheimers dementia, and epilepsy. He also has expertise in disorders of the peripheral nervous system, including neuromuscular disorders, peripheral neuropathy, and neck / low back pain. He specializes in electromyography (EMG), nerve conduction velocity (NCV) testing, and Botox.Dr. Vaccaro says, "I became a neurologist because I found the nervous system fascinating. For example," he says, "although the brain comprises only 2% of body weight, it uses 20% of the energy of the body." Dr. Vaccaro is committed to building professional relationships with his patients that are based on personalized, high quality care.In addition to his position at Summit Health, Dr. Vaccaro serves as Chief of Neurology at Hackensack University Medical Center (HUMC) Mountainside Hospital in Montclair, New Jersey and holds the role of Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine. He is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and a member of the American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Neurological Association of New Jersey, and American Medical Association.Dr. Vaccaro has been featured annually in New Jersey Monthly Top Doctor listings.When he is not working with his patients, Dr. Vaccaro enjoys spending time with his wife, three children, and the family Labrador retriever. He also enjoys coaching his son in baseball, hiking, exercising, reading, and going to the theater.

Dr. Yong M. Kwon, MD, is a highly skilled gastroenterologist specializing in a range of conditions, including inflammatory bowel disease, colon cancer screening, and liver disease. With expertise in diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures, he has been practicing with the Gastroenterology Group of New Jersey since 2012. Dr. Kwon is a distinguished author of numerous articles published in peer-reviewed scientific journals and has received notable awards for his teaching and contributions to the field. He is board certified in both gastroenterology and internal medicine, and he is affiliated with HUMC Mountainside and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center. Generated from the website