Suraj Rajan, MD

Neurology

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 285 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 285 ratings
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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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May 19, 2026
A thorough, considerate, well thought out presentation of the situation based on screening test results, family history, and my medical history and the rationale for the testing proposed was clearly explained. I felt that we were going to identify issues if they were proven in testing. If clear & present evidence was not found, I felt that other influences affecting memory would be discussed. I have confidence in Dr. Rajan.
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May 03, 2026
Explained the physician's exam and answered my questions in great detail.
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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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