Suraj Rajan, MD

Neurology

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 314 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
American Board of Psychiatry & 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 314 ratings
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June 28, 2026
Dr Suraj explained everything very well! My husband and I were impressed by his kindness and caring. I'm so happy that he was our doctor and will request him If we have the need In the future. He's the best !
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June 27, 2026
Dr. Rajan was excellent . Very thorough exam. Kind and caring. Personable and professional .
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June 25, 2026
Dr. Rajan is a quality doctor and took wonderful care of my father and with my mom showing signs of Alzheimer's knew he was the one for us to see.
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June 25, 2026
Very informative, Thanks.
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June 24, 2026
Dr. Rajan is amazing!
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June 19, 2026
Our experience with Dr. Rajan was excellent. We never felt rushed and he very clearly explained possible treatments, the studies behind those treatments, and what we could expect going forward. He listened well and responded to questions from both me and my wife.
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June 17, 2026
Yes I Would Highly Recommend
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June 12, 2026
Again, very easy to talk to and explain what was going on and to expect.
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June 07, 2026
Dr is an amazing resource and informative ! Outstanding professional and knowledgeable
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June 06, 2026
Information helpful & relevant
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June 02, 2026
A eye opening experience
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June 01, 2026
Good experience..
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June 01, 2026
We felt so taken care of by Dr Rajan. He goes out of his way to make sure we understand everything and is willing to make a referral to a new doctor when we move.
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May 28, 2026
Rated very good only because there wasn't an Excellent. Dr. Rajan spent more than an hour with us.
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May 26, 2026
Dr was very thorough and explained in detail of every test and follow up. He listened and took plenty of time to explain to me and my family! Felt very comfortable.
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May 26, 2026
Very caring and interested in our concerns. Great explanations about treatments.
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May 23, 2026
Dr. Rajan did a very thorough exam and asked pertinent questions. He provided us with a diagnosis and options for treatment. After many months of assuming [...] symptoms were attributable to aging, it was a relief to be provided with a definitive diagnosis. Dr. Rajan is awesome!
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May 22, 2026
Good
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May 22, 2026
Took time to explain exactly what was Going on explained everything with very impressed
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May 22, 2026
It was a very positive experience
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