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    Jonathan H. Sherman, MD

    Chief of Neurosurgical Oncology / Professor of Neurosurgery
    Rutgers Cancer Institute / Rutgers RWJ Medical School

    Dr. Jonathan H. Sherman, MD, FAANS, FCNS, FACS, is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in Neurosurgical Oncology and is the Chief of Neurosurgical Oncology at the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey. He also serves as a Professor of Neurosurgery at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Sherman obtained his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia and completed his neurosurgery residency at the University of Virginia, followed by a fellowship in Neurosurgical Oncology at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.

    Dr. Sherman has held prestigious positions, including Director of Neurosurgical Oncology and Stereotactic Radiosurgery at George Washington University, where he was recognized as a Washingtonian Top Doctor for five consecutive years. He then joined West Virginia University as an Associate Professor of Neurosurgery and Director of Neurosurgical Oncology for the Eastern Campus. In his current role at Rutgers, he leads a multidisciplinary team and a robust translational research program, alongside a comprehensive clinical trials program.

    Dr. Sherman is dedicated to providing patient-centered, multidisciplinary treatment. His primary goal is to achieve the best outcomes for patients with brain and spine tumors, ensuring they can return to their lives with the highest possible quality of life. He is passionate about utilizing innovative treatment options and advancing neurosurgical techniques through his extensive research, which includes over 130 peer-reviewed manuscripts, a textbook on Cold Plasma Cancer Therapy, and 18 book chapters.

    A national and international expert in neuro-oncology, Dr. Sherman is a member of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons (AANS) and the Congress of Neurological Surgeons (CNS), serving on the AANS/CNS Joint Tumor Section Executive Committee for nine years. He is an Academic Editor for PLoS-One and an Associate Editor for Operative Neurosurgery. He is also a Fellow of the AANS, CNS, and the American College of Surgeons.
    Dr. Sherman’s work as a clinician-scientist involves translational research aimed at directly impacting and advancing treatments for his patients. He is a pioneer in using healthcare innovations, such as virtual and augmented reality, to improve patient outcomes. Beyond his clinical and research contributions, Dr. Sherman is deeply passionate about mentoring and educating the next generation of neurosurgeons at Rutgers University. His dedication to mentorship and education is evident through his guidance of numerous medical students and residents, as well as his involvement in various educational and research initiatives, including virtual reality enhancements for anatomy education and innovative cancer pilot research studies. This commitment reflects his unwavering dedication to fostering future leaders in neurosurgery and advancing the field through cutting-edge education and research.

    Dr. Jonathan H. Sherman is driven by his passion for improving patient care and advancing the field of neurosurgery. His holistic approach, combining cutting-edge research with compassionate patient care, ensures that his patients receive the best possible treatment tailored to their individual needs.

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

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