Suraj Rajan, MD

Neurology

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 309 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 Hospital

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 309 ratings
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May 31, 2025
Outstanding appointment -- thorough, everything accomplished
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May 21, 2025
Dr. Rajan was fantastic! He took his time helping my mom understand her diagnosis. He looked at her and not me while he spoke. He took his listening even further as my mom started asking him questions and he let her tell her story about where she has travelled. Dr. Rajan also took time to talk to me but not without letting my mom know first. When mom expressed concerns about being put in a care facility Dr. Rajan asked her if she wanted to speak to him alone (and I volunteered to leave). I cannot express enough how much I appreciated his care for my mother and for me as her caretaker.
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May 21, 2025
I was really impressed with Dr. Rajan. He brought brought in the other three pertinent doctors to resolve my issues. My PCP contacted me the next day and arranged to see me the following day.
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May 18, 2025
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May 16, 2025
VERY GOOD
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May 14, 2025
Dr Rajan is very concerned caring and knowledgeable; easy to talk to and a great listener! Very intelligent and very attentive! One of the finest Specialists I have ever been blessed to see!!! Thank you!
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May 08, 2025
Physician was excellent explaining all information
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May 07, 2025
Excellent provider, takes his time and answers your questions with respect.
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April 23, 2025
Thoroughly discussed options for future treatment.
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April 21, 2025
Very impressed with Dr. Rajan and so pleased I had my appointment with him. I believe he will be a major factor and help in the treatment of my condition.
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April 21, 2025
In an overwhelming situation, I felt that Dr. Rajan was patient, kind, and thorough (yet not too much information in one sitting) with my mother and me (caregiver), Additionally, the information provided was succinct (about 4 papers) and easy to both understand and now use as education for other family and friends. This care was exactly what I was looking for in this appointment.
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April 14, 2025
Dr Rajan has an excellent demeanor and a pleasure to have as my physician. He is interested in my health and asks about my overall well being every visit
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April 11, 2025
The doctor was wonderful. He went over everything very well with me and my daughter. Very explicit.
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April 10, 2025
Always wait too long for doctor. He always seems rushed and cold
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April 10, 2025
Everyone who help with appointment was very helpful and nice
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April 04, 2025
Great
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April 02, 2025
Good Experience
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March 27, 2025
He was Very informative, understanding and asked for questions frequently.
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March 27, 2025
Dr. Rajan was very open to questions and gave good explanations.
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March 24, 2025
He cut us off about sleeping and he didn't give us any alternatives. We have made the decision to terminate at the end
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