Rutgers Cancer Institute's multidisciplinary Neuro-Oncology team is highly specialized and equipped to treat patients with a variety of neurological conditions.
Through our "Whole Patient Care" model, we provide point of service from initial diagnosis through remission and cure for all primary and metastatic brain and spinal tumor patients.
Conditions We Treat
Together with RWJBarnabas Health, we specialize in advanced treatments for complex tumors of the brain and spine, offering a full spectrum of care with both minimally invasive and state-of-the-art surgical techniques.
- primary head and neck cancers
- squamous cell carcinoma
- basal cell cancer
- glomus tumor
- paragangliomas
- acoustic neuromas
- salivary gland and mucosal tumors
- astrocytomas
- oligodendrogliomas
- glioblastomas
- hemangioblastomas
- metastatic tumors that may have arisen from elsewhere in the body such as the breast, lung, or prostate.
About Brain & Spinal Tumors
The brain and spinal cord, together compose the central nervous system, and are in control of the body’s main functions. Tumors in these areas, whether malignant or non-cancerous, can be serious and need immediate attention.
Doctors use neurological exams and imaging tools like CT scans and MRIs to figure out the tumor’s size, location, and impact. A biopsy, done by removing a sample of the tumor, can confirm if it’s cancerous and how fast it’s growing.
Our Approach to Comprehensive Cancer Care
Our "Whole Patient Care" approach offers comprehensive support, guiding patients with primary and metastatic brain and spinal tumors from initial diagnosis through remission and recovery. We're here to help you every step of the way.
Biopsy & Diagnosis
With expert biopsy and diagnostic services to accurately identify brain and spinal tumors, we provide patients with a precise understanding of their condition, forming the foundation for personalized treatment plans.
Expert Resection & Comprehensive Treatment Plans
Advanced surgical removal of the tumor (resection) is paired with personalized, research-based treatment plans to provide patients with care tailored to their unique needs.
Remission & Survivorship
Patients are supported through remission and survivorship with ongoing monitoring, personalized follow-up care, and resources to enhance quality of life.
To request a neurosurgery appointment, call 732-235-6333.
Additional Resources
Brain Tumor Support Group
Connection | Sharing | Encouragement
You are not alone. Get the emotional support you have been searching for by joining today!
Held on the Third Tuesday of every month at 2:00pm.
For more information, please contact the Social Work Department at 732-235-6792
Meet Our Team
Our team of highly specialized experts consists of neurosurgeons, neuro-oncologists, otolaryngologists, head and neck surgeons, radiation oncologists, neuropsychologists, nurses, and rehabilitation specialists who review cases in a formatted multidisciplinary approach.
- Chief of Neurosurgical Oncology
- Professor of Neurosurgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
- Medical Director Gamma Knife,
- Director Trigeminal Nerve Disorders Program,
- Director Neurotrauma,
- Assistant Professor, Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Neurosurgeon
- Associate Professor & Assistant Director of Research, Department of Neurosurgery, Rutgers University – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Radiation Oncologist
- Assistant Professor, Division of Clinical Radiation Oncology
- Department of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Co-Director of Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Associate Program Director, Radiation Oncology Residency Program
- Radiation Oncologist
- Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Medical Director, Laurie Proton Therapy Center
- Radiation Oncologist
- Professor of Radiation Oncology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Pediatric Neurologist/Neuro-Oncologist
- Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the Division of Child Neurology & Neurodevelopmental Disabilities
- at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Program Director for Pediatric Developmental Therapeutics;
- Associate Professor in the Division of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Rutgers Cancer Institute, Department of Pediatrics at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
- Advanced Practice Provider
- Physicist
- Radiation Therapist
Related Articles and Press
Meet Dr. Sherman - Chief of Neurosurgical Oncology
Learn more about Dr. Sherman and the Neuro-Oncology program at Rutgers Cancer Institute.
Jonathan H. Sherman, MD, FAANS, FCNS, FACS, Joins Rutgers Cancer Institute, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital as Chief of Neurosurgical Oncology
Dr. Sherman is an expert in the treatment of patients with brain and spinal tumors, specializing in neurosurgical oncology. In this role, he joins a renowned team at Rutgers Cancer Institute and in the Department of Neurological Surgery at RWJMS.