Dr. John J. Knightly, MD

Neurosurgeon at Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists

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Meet Dr. John J. Knightly, MD

Dr. Knightly is a board-certified and fellowship-trained neurosurgeon with Atlantic NeuoSurgical Specialists.

His areas of expertise include complex spine surgery, minimally invasive spine surgery, stereotactic Cyberknife radiosurgery, tumors of the spine, deformity, and trauma.

Dr. Knightly at a Glance

As a leader in the field of minimally invasive spinal surgery, as well as neurotrauma, Dr. Knightly helps patients return to the activities they love.
He serves as director of neurosurgery at Morristown Memorial Hospital and the vice-chairman of Atlantic Health Institute, where he is also the medical director of the neuro-spine team.

If you want expert care for your spine condition, discuss your options with Dr. Knightly.

Dr. Knightly is a member of Atlantic NeuroSurgical Specialists

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Morristown, NJ

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How Dr. John J. Knightly, MD Can Help You

Specialties

Neurosurgeon

Languages Spoken

English

Education

M.D., University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey
B.A.,Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Conditions

Acoustic Neuroma
Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
Brain Tumors
Chiari Malformation
Craniopharyngiomas
Degenerative Spinal Conditions
Herniated Disc/Bulging Disc
Hydrocephalus
Meningioma
Myelopathy
Oligodendrogliomas
Osteoporosis
Pituitary Disorders
Spinal Stenosis
Spinal Tumors
Trigeminal Neuralgia

Treatments

Brain Surgery
Cyberknife
Disc Surgery/Replacement
Laminectomy
Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion
Lumbar Spine Fusion
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Neurosurgery
Neurosurgical Oncology
Skull Base Surgery
Spinal Fusion
Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Vascular Surgery

What Patients are Saying About Dr. John J. Knightly, MD

Dr. Knightly is a skilled neurosurgeon. When I first went to him, I was in pain for years and getting worse. He diagnosed the problem and went over the X-rays with me. He showed me exactly where the problems were. He scheduled surgery and what was to be a 2- 1/2 hour surgery ended up taking 7-1/2 hours (the most extensive surgery he has ever done I was later told.) But the results are wonderful. I had therapy for a long time, and I am recovered and in good shape. There is some discomfort, but nowhere near what it was. I am essentially pain free and not on medication (well, almost not!).

— Mary
There is so much I can say about Dr. Knightly, but let me just highlight some points. He was extremely thorough in his examination and review of my tests. Dr. Knightly was understanding and patient in answering each question and spent as much time as needed. Two other top surgeons wanted to do a fusion. Dr. Knightly felt it was not necessary and explained what he would do. After the outpatient surgery, I am pain- free and walking straight after months of incapacitation. I highly recommended Dr. Knightly.

— Dominick T.
In March 2015, Dr. Knightly performed a partial micro discectomy on L3 - L4 to relieve the symptoms I was having from stenosis in that area. I found his pre-op examination to be the most thorough I have ever experienced. He is quite remarkably one of the best physicians I have had the pleasure of needing.

— George E.
Dr. Knightly did a three-level fusion on my back and restored my ability to walk. He’s not just a doctor. He really cares about people. I thank God everyday that he treated me like an individual, not just a number. In my eyes, he is the best.

— Vitals.com

Accolades for Dr. John J. Knightly, MD

Professional Distinctions

Complex Spine Fellowship, The Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ

Professional Affiliations

Fellow, American Colleges of Surgeons
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Member, Spine Executive Committee of the AANS / CNS Section on Disorders of Spine and Peripheral Nerve (DSPN)
Chair, AANS / CNS Scientific Program Committee and Annual Meeting
Chair, AANS / CNS Quality Improvement Workforce Washington Committee
Board Member, NeuroPoint Alliance