Sarah Nageeb
Edison
Summary
Neurology resident specializing in behavioral neurology, headache medicine, and otoneurology. Proficient in neurological examination and diagnostics, with strong interdisciplinary collaboration skills, and a robust clinical knowledge base. Committed to providing honest, compassionate, patient-centered care, with a focus on family involvement.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Neurology Resident
JFK Neuroscience Institute
Edison
07.2022 - Current
- Trained and mentored junior residents in comprehensive neurologic examination techniques, improving clinical proficiency and diagnostic accuracy
- Facilitated complex family discussions on prognosis and goals of care, emphasizing compassion, clarity, and cultural sensitivity
- Gained hands-on experience with VNG and VENG testing for vestibular and neurologic assessment
- Comfortable in a wide range of neurologic emergencies, including ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke (TNK administration), brain herniation, elevated ICP, status epilepticus, acute spinal cord injury, meningitis/encephalitis, myasthenic crisis, and GBS with respiratory compromise
- Dedicated multiple elective rotations to becoming proficient in neurologic imaging and trained under expert neuroradiologists
- Managed a wide spectrum of neurological disorders, including complex and rare cases, demonstrating strong diagnostic and clinical expertise under attending supervision.
- Performed lumbar punctures and nerve conduction studies with precision and adherence to best practices.
- Rotated weekly in resident clinic under a neurocognitive specialist, focusing on behavioral neurology patients and advanced cognitive assessments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.
- Participated in clinical research and quality improvement projects in headache medicine, contributing to evidence-based practice.
- Independently interpreted over 100 EEGs under attending supervision, ensuring diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision support
- Collaborated effectively with neurosurgery, neuroradiology, and neuropathology teams to optimize patient care and clinical outcomes.
Education
Headache Medicine Fellowship - Special Focus in Otoneurology
JFK University Medical Center
Edison, NJ 07.2026 - 06/2027
Neurology Residency -
JFK University Medical Center
Edison NJ 07.2022 - 08.2025
Internal Medicine Preliminary Year
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
Elizabeth, NJ06-2023
Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine -
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Erie, PA 07.2018 - 01/2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Hackensack, NJ 08.2016 - 05.2018
Skills
- Trained junior residents in comprehensive neurologic examination techniques, as well as study strategies
- Advocate for best practices in conducting difficult family discussions regarding prognosis, goals of care, and critical medical decisions, emphasizing compassion, clarity, and cultural sensitivity
- Experience with VNG and VENG
- Proficient in management of neurologic emergencies, including ischemic stroke (with TNK administration and evaluation for MT), hemorrhagic stroke (SAH, SDH, IPH with IVH, etc), ICP/hydrocephalus /- cerebral herniation, status epilepticus, acute spinal cord injury, meningitis/encephalitis, myasthenic crisis, GBS with respiratory compromise, and more
- Comfortable overseeing the care of EVDs and subdural drains
- Skilled in migraine and headache management
- Completed formal training in Botox administration for migraine and cervical dystonia
- Independently interpreted over 100 EEGs under attending supervision
- Strong collaborative skills with neurosurgery, neuroradiology, and neuropathology teams
- Supportive of inclusive, multidisciplinary care involving mid-level providers (NPs, PAs)
Affiliations
- Scored 90th Percentile Nationwide in Class Ranking on RITE In-Training Exam in 2024
- Co-Director, Neurology Residency Board Review, Prepared weekly board prep exams and taught core neurology topics to fellow residents
- Promoted department-wide awareness and training on compassionate, structured family communication during acute and chronic neurologic crises.
- Completed Regional Injection Training Education (RITE) Certification Live Courses in Botox administration for migraine and cervical dystonia in White Plains, NY
Volunteer Experience
- Sunday School Teacher, Coptic Orthodox Church of St. Mark, Jersey City, NJ, Teach and Mentor 8th grade students weekly.
- Youth Group Leader, St. Mary & St. George Coptic Orthodox Church, Staten Island, NY, Lead weekly sessions for adolescents and college students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Coordinator, Midnight Run Program, Distributed food and supplies to homeless individuals in NYC
Research
- Restless Limb Syndrome Mimicking Multiple Sclerosis, Published in Annals of Neurology; poster presented at ANA 2023.
- EPTI in Acute Ischemic Strokes Without Large Vessel Occlusions, Poster presented at International Stroke Conference 2024.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Arabic
Professional
Timeline
Headache Medicine Fellowship - Special Focus in Otoneurology
JFK University Medical Center
07.2026 - 06/2027
Neurology Residency -
JFK University Medical Center
07.2022 - 08.2025
Neurology Resident
JFK Neuroscience Institute
07.2022 - Current
Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine -
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
07.2018 - 01/2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Fairleigh Dickinson University
08.2016 - 05.2018
Internal Medicine Preliminary Year
Trinitas Regional Medical Center
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