Suraj Rajan, MD

Neurology

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 307 ratings
Suraj Rajan, MD

About Suraj Rajan, MD

Dr. Rajan is a board-certified, fellowship-trained neurologist specializing in movement disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, essential tremors, dystonias, tics, Huntington disease, and Tourette syndrome. He is experienced in managing deep brain stimulation selection and programming, as well as Botox injections for neurological disorders and nerve blocks of the head and neck. In addition to movement disorders, Dr. Rajan also has a special interest in ataxia (balance disorder), as well as memory disorders including Alzheimer’s dementia, frontotemporal lobar degeneration (FTLD), primary progressive aphasia, normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), and other neurodegenerative disorders. 

After completing medical school in India, Dr. Rajan earned his Master of Science in clinical neurology and subsequent research fellowship from the UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology in London. Following an internship with the University of Missouri he completed his neurology residency at Wright State University before pursuing subspecialty fellowship training in movement disorders at Johns Hopkins University. He currently also serves as an adjunct assistant professor in neurology with Johns Hopkins University. He is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Dr. Rajan enjoys the long-term relationships he forges with his patients as he helps them navigate their neurological disorders over time. His goals are to combine bedside diagnostic skills with advanced testing and therapeutics centered on each patient’s needs. He believes healthcare is a team effort, shaped by each patient’s needs. As new discoveries and novel treatments emerge, he believes it is exciting to see how diseases in his field are recast. Dr. Rajan likes to teach patients about their disease and conditions and encourages his patients to take notes.

Originally from the coastal town of Kerala, India, Dr. Rajan is glad to be back near the water and seafood. Away from work, he enjoys sketching, painting, hiking and spending time with his nephew and niece.

Education

Residency: University of Missouri at Columbia
Residency: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University

Board Certifications

American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology

Locations

Riverside Neurology Specialists Newport News

12200 Warwick Boulevard, 110, Newport News, VA 23601

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Ratings & Reviews

Riverside Health is committed to exceptional quality, safety and service. All ratings and comments are obtained from patient survey data collected and verified by Press Ganey, an independent organization focused on improving patient experience. Star ratings are displayed for those physicians who participate in Riverside’s patient experience survey program through Press Ganey and have received a minimum of 30 surveys responses.

Overall Satisfaction
4.8
Based on 307 ratings
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April 30, 2026
Dr Rajan is impressive. He is brilliant yet conveyed information to me in such a way that it wasn't in "doctor speak" as some providers do. On the flip side he also didn't oversimplify or talk down. I am a registered nurse of nearly 30 years and perhaps he picked up on my knowledge base and adjusted the dialogue accordingly. He spoke in a way that I'm not sure that I can relay here with words. He was thorough in his assessment of the issues and thorough with the line of questioning to best determine what is happening with me. He's detailed. I felt a connection and felt as if he truly cared. He is an asset to Riverside indeed!
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April 26, 2026
All was good.
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April 21, 2026
Excellent physician, easy to talk to and cares about my symptoms.
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April 19, 2026
I believe he is a great Doctor!
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April 17, 2026
As I have said before. I have always had good experience.
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March 21, 2026
With an educative and detailed orientation,Dr. Rajan provided a thorough assessment and clear next steps. All questions were directly addressed.
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March 20, 2026
Diligent, knowledgeable and thorough for the most part. Believe he believed what the issue was/is he may have missed another aspect offered but he still had the right recommendations. Some observances made by him would have been more clear had he taken my information in conjunction w/his observation. Hope to let him know again, next visit.
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March 18, 2026
Dr. Rajan expresses himself clearly using the lexicon that we patients understand. His knowledge and expertise is very obvious and reassuring..
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March 17, 2026
Good
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March 13, 2026
Dr Rajan is an amazing doctor . He shows compassion and Is easy to talk to. He answered all my wife and my questions clearly. He helped us understand how to help us with our diagnosis. He Is outstanding.
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March 05, 2026
Listened to our concerns, shared recommendations and allowed our input
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February 23, 2026
I have a very rare degenerative brain disease. I am so happy to have found Dr Rajan who has experience with it and is a truly CARING doctor. He takes time to talk and explain things. Since this is a rare condition, he is also taking time to learn and study and teach others. He is unbelievable and we are so blessed to have found him.Don't let him get away.
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February 22, 2026
Over all good
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February 22, 2026
Knowledge, friendly, good at explaining
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February 18, 2026
Dr. Rajan is a gem and Riverside should feel lucky to have a physician like him.
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February 18, 2026
Dr Suraj was very thorough and has a very kind demeanor. He takes time explaining health issue and explains in such a way that an average person can understand. Excellent doctor.
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February 12, 2026
I will recommend to anyone this doctor
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February 12, 2026
Great visit , Best Dr ever
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February 10, 2026
Excellent experience
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February 06, 2026
Dr Rajan was excellent
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