Summary

Dr. David Atherton is a neurologist who specializes in comprehensive neurological care. He completed his residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School in 2022, followed by fellowships at the University of Virginia Health System in 2023 and JFK Medical Center in 2025. Dr. Atherton holds board certifications in both Neurology and Neuromuscular Medicine from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, earning these credentials in 2023 and 2024 respectively. He provides care in English.

Dr. Atherton practices at JFK University Medical Center and sees patients at the JFK New Jersey Neuroscience Institute in Edison, New Jersey. He treats patients with diabetic nerve damage, memory problems, and Alzheimer's disease. His expertise includes conducting nerve and muscle testing studies to diagnose neurological conditions. He also coordinates physical therapy and strength training programs to help patients maintain mobility and function.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 23 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • JFK Medical Center
  • 1 specialty
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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26 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Edison , NJBrooklyn , NYNew York , NYNew York , NY
Med School: Universidad Iberoamericana (Unibe) School Of Medicine Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine Med School: University Of South Florida Health Morsani College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. David C Atherton

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriHealth
  • Cigna
  • Claritev
  • Clover Health
  • Consumer Health Network
  • Fidelis Care
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ)
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon NJ Health)
  • Karna WTC
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • QualCare
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Tricare
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare (UHC) Medicare
  • US Family Health Plan
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. David C Atherton has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. David C Atherton has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Neuromuscular Medicine (neurology)
  • Sleep Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Neurology, 2023

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology

Neuromuscular Medicine, 2024

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, New Jersey, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

JFK Medical Center2025
University of Virginia Health System2023

Residency

Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School2022

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Dr. David Atherton speaks English.
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