Suraj Rajan, MD

Neurology

Languages Spoken:

English

Gender:

Male

4.8
Based on 335 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 335 ratings
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September 30, 2025
Dr. Rajan is an outstanding doctor. His attitude, listening skills and ability to make you feel like he will take the necessary time to answer all your questions is remarkable.
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September 22, 2025
Very pleasant and clearly discussed matters.
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September 21, 2025
Very useful and pleasant visit
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September 16, 2025
Dr. Rajan has been very informative, explains the Issues and the treatment plan In sufficient detail to clearly understand. Insures we are kept up to date and clearly Is concerned that the best possible treatment Is provided. Extremely satisfied.
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September 13, 2025
Dr Rajan Suraj was very thorough and did an excellent job explaining issue with me.
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September 13, 2025
The entire staff from registering, nurse asst any doctor were very cordial and pleasant. They all paid attention to our descriptions and concerns for my mothers condition. Performed a thorough examination and evaluation of her condition. Gave a explanation of his diagnosis and recommended treatment in a way that we could understand. He was receptive to our questions and discussed them until we were satisfied. Everyone was very professional and pleasant to interact with, a great combination.
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September 12, 2025
Excellent, caring, very thorough physician. Took time to answer all questions and concerns!
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September 11, 2025
Dr gave thorough explanations and answered all questions
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September 09, 2025
Outstanding doctor
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August 29, 2025
Dr Rajan explained took a great deal of time with us. He explained [...] medical condition; provided written information regarding her dementia; recommended steps we should take in the future; and contacted social workers to assist us with movement into assisted living. I was very impressed with Dr Rajan.
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August 28, 2025
Very satisfied with Dr Rajan's knowledge, concern, expertise and communication skills
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August 22, 2025
Caring and a good listener.
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August 21, 2025
Dr. Rajan is excellent. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
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August 16, 2025
Dr. Rajan is fantastic, listens and explains everything very clearly, is empathetic and makes us feel heard and cared for. Suggests things we never thought of, and supports what we have.
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August 16, 2025
Very professional
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August 10, 2025
Again - Dr Rajan explained in detail my current health condition and on how best to continue improving my healthBest doctor I have encountered in my young life ! (60+)Outstanding care received
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August 09, 2025
So happy with this appointment. I left feeling sure I was in excellent care.
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August 04, 2025
Dr Suraj was truely professional.... Spoke w/me NOT at me... Enjoyed the visit
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July 29, 2025
Dr Rajan takes excellent care of my uncle [...].
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July 17, 2025
Such a great visit! Thorough, compassionate, great information. We were very, very pleased.
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