Gynecologists

• Pregnancy

Neurologists

• Neurology
  The service and support provided by the staff of the Neurology Group of Bergen County is vital in maintaining the high level of care that we provide. Our Employee Recognition program highlights those employees performing above and beyond expectation.
• Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
• Autism
  Dr. Jennifer Cope joined Neurology Group in 2001. She received her medical degree from the State University of New York Health Science Center, Brooklyn, New York, in 1995. She completed her pediatric residency at Schneider Children's Hospital of Long Island Jewish Medical Center, New York, in 1997, her Pediatric Neurology residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center, New York City, in 2000, and a fellowship in Neurophysiology at New York University Medical Center in 2001. Dr. Cope's special interests with the practice include Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Epilepsy, Tic disorders, Concussions and Autism. She interprets long term monitoring at The Valley Hospital and Video ambulatory EEGs at the office.
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Epilepsy
  Our adult practice comprises 13 physicians, a nurse practitioner and physician assistant who treat a variety of neurological conditions. While each of our physicians treat all general neurology problems, we have subspecialists in the areas of epilepsy, movement disorders, neuromuscular disorders, and stroke (vascular disease).

Psychiatrists

• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
  Dr. Peter Heilbroner joined Neurology Group in 1998. He received his medical degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey in 1993. He completed his Pediatric neurology residency at New York University in 1997. He received a Ph.D. from the Department of Anthropology at Columbia University, New York City, in 1989. Dr. Heilbroner's special interests within the practice include Pediatric Neurology, Neurobehavioral Medicine, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in children and young adults, and interpretation of pediatric Cognitive Testing.
• Mental Health
  David Contento has over 40 years of experience in the delivery and administration of mental health and medical services. He has worked in a variety of capacities with the Neurology Group of Bergen County for the past 18 years. He holds Bachelor's degrees from Purdue University and holds a Master's degree in experimental Social Psychology from Syracuse University. He is a Fellow in the American College of Medical Practice Executives. His responsibilities include: contracting, financial/programmatic reporting, and business development. He serves as staff to the partners of the practice and supports a management team comprising clinical, rehabilitation, business, and administrative professionals.

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Yes, we do a variety of different neurological tests in the office. These tests include routine EEGs, hook ups for Ambulatory Video EEGs, Evoked potentials, Electromyography (EMG), Neurocognitive testing, ImPact testing, Videoelectronystagmography (VNG), Carotid Ultrasound and Transcranial Doppler tests. We also offer online Conner Scales for those patients being evaluated for learning challenges or attention related issues.

Surgeons

• Neurosurgery
  Elena Zislin joined Neurology Group in 2011 as a Physician Assistant. She received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biological Sciences from Rutgers University-Douglass College and a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant studies from the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. She assists the practice by seeing patients at The Valley Hospital. Elena has been a Physician Assistant for over ten years and worked in Neurosurgery before joining Neurology Group.

Physical Therapists

• Neck Pain
• Neuro Rehabilitation
  Sometimes an NGBC staffer or staffers will take on the most mundane and unrewarding of tasks without complaint or a request for special recognition. PT Aides Allison Heimbuch and Youjin Park are our most recent examples of those who selflessly respond to a need to keep their department moving on behalf of our patients. When the washer broke in our Neuro Rehabilitation department recently it was Allison and Youjin who pitched in to pick up and clean laundry at home every night until our equipment was repaired.