Dr. John Knightly, MD
Dr. John Knightly, MD is a neurosurgeon in Cedar Knolls, NJ. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Overlook Medical Center and Morristown Medical Center. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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197 Ridgedale Ave Cedar Knolls, NJ 07927Make an Appointment
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| 1 Star | 7% | 7% |
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About Me
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Dr. Knightly has been a leading proponent and developer of minimally invasive spinal surgical techniques. In addition to his clinical expertise in spine surgery, he also has a strong interest in neurotrauma. He is a co-founder and director of the...read moreNeurosurgery
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Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Medical SchoolBethesda Naval Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1993Barrow Neurol Inst|barrow Neurol Institute
Fellowship Hospital, 1993Bethesda Naval Hospital|bethesda Naval Hospital (maryland)
Internship Hospital, 1986Franklin And Marshall College
Undergraduate School, 1981
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- Recipient of 55
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family15% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
90%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home6% higher than the national average
84%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well9% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 67
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
75%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% lower than the national average
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Compare Dr. Knightly with our nearby Neurosurgeons at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center.
Make an appointment at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center today at
(973) 765-6593.
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