JFK Stroke Program   
Stroke Care at JFK University Medical Center

Specialty Care Provider Office

65 James St.
EdisonNJ 98829

40.556740
-74.350250
Distance:   Miles

Be advised that location hours are subject to change on Monday, 5/27/24, for the Memorial Day holiday. Click here to learn more.

Stroke and Neurovascular Center at JFK University Medical Center

For patients with neurovascular disease, specialized inpatient and outpatient care is offered employing a multidisciplinary treatment approach.

These protocols include vascular neurology, neurocritical care, neurointerventional surgery, neurology nursing, emergency medicine, pulmonary medicine, critical care medicine, neuroradiology, neurosurgery, anesthesiology and rehabilitation medicine.

Your stroke care begins the minute you arrive at JFK University Medical Center. Our comprehensive program is a regional leader - offering a nationally-accredited Stroke Rescue Center, the most advanced treatment options and stroke rehabilitation.

Our highly-trained medical team delivers the right therapies right away to make sure you recover as quickly as possible. We treat more than just the stroke, however. We work with patients to find the underlying cause of the stroke, including heart disease, high blood pressure, atrial fibrillation and high cholesterol, and create a care plan to help prevent further issues.

Our high-level stroke center offers 24/7 care by our rapid-response team that ensures immediate treatment and access to crucial, life-saving medications within the three-hour window that could save your life. We have full access to comprehensive diagnostic equipment, including laboratory testing and CT scans.

Services Offered

    • Neurodiagnostic Testing
    • Endovascular Procedures
    • Tissue Plasminogen Activator (tPA)
    • Mechanical Thrombectomy
    • Pain Management
    • Physical and Occupational Therapy
    • Spasticity Clinic
    • Stroke Recovery Program (with JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute)
    • In-person and virtual support groups for patients and caregivers

Why Choose Us?

The Stroke and Neurovascular Center at JFK University Medical Center was the first in the tristate area to be designated as a Comprehensive Stroke Center by the Joint Commission, which is the highest level of certification for hospitals equipped to receive and treat the most complex stroke cases, including brain aneurysms. 

Healthgrades has awarded the medical center its America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Award for superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke for two years in a row. Additionally, it has been designated as a Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center by The Joint Commission.

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