Amit Khaneja

Dr. Amit Khaneja is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Neurology at One Brooklyn Health, with clinical practice at Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center. He specializes in Epilepsy and Stroke, and pioneered the establishment of ambulatory and in-patient epilepsy monitoring units at Jamaica Hospital.

His educational background includes:

• Undergraduate: Brooklyn College
• Masters of Science: Brooklyn College
• Medical School: Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Science and Research
• Internship: NYU Langone Hospital—Brooklyn
• Residency: Mount Sinai Beth Israel
• Fellowship: NYU Langone Comprehensive Epilepsy Center

Dr. Khaneja's research centers on Epilepsy and Stroke, with significant contributions to understanding Stroke-Covid relationships and clinical neurophysiology applications. His work spans biomechanics, radiology, and bone health as evidenced by publications in the Journal of Bone, Radiologic Clinics of North America, and Journal of Biomechanics.

He has been honored with the Kiffin Penry Epilepsy scholarship and extensive research/travel funding supporting presentations across 25+ U.S. states.

• Kiffin Penry Epilepsy scholarship
• Research grants
• Travel grants for presentations

Dr. Khaneja mentors numerous neurology residents and previously served as faculty at CUNY's Queens College. His leadership in developing epilepsy monitoring infrastructure at Jamaica Hospital demonstrates his commitment to advancing neurological care delivery systems.