Shabbar F Danish, MD

Shabbar F. Danish, M.D., FAANS is the Chair of Neurosurgery and Director, Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery at Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Jersey Shore University Medical Center Professor of Neurosurgery, Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine 

Dr. Shabbar Danish is a board-certified neurosurgeon specializing in advanced brain and spine care, with expertise in stereotactic and functional neurosurgery, deep brain stimulation, stereotactic radiosurgery, facial pain, and minimally invasive laser therapies for brain and spine tumors and epilepsy. He currently serves as Chair of Neurosurgery at Hackensasck Meridian Neuroscience Institute at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he leads a nationally recognized team providing advanced care for complex neurological conditions.

Widely published and internationally recognized, Dr. Danish has authored over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, including contributions to the field’s most referenced texts on laser interstitial thermal therapy (LITT) and deep brain stimulation (DBS). He has received numerous awards, including the CNS Tumor Section Silver and Bronze Medal Awards, and the NJ Biz Healthcare Innovation Hero Award.  

In addition to his clinical and academic leadership, Dr. Danish is an active mentor for medical students, residents, and fellows, shaping the next generation of neurosurgeons. He also serves on multiple national and international neurosurgical committees, including the Executive Board of the American Society of Stereotactic and Functional Neurosurgery.

When he’s not in the operating room or the lab, Dr. Danish can often be found playing bass guitar in a local band, a creative outlet that connects his passion for rhythm and precision both inside and outside of medicine.

Areas of Expertise

• Brain tumors (gliomas, metastases, rare brain cancers)

• Functional neurosurgery (movement disorders, epilepsy surgery, deep brain stimulation, high intensity focused ultrasound, facial pain syndromes )

• Stereotactic radiosurgery, including ZAP-X Gyroscopic Radiosurgery

• Minimally invasive laser interstitial thermal therapy (MRgLITT) for epilepsy and brain tumors

Awards & Recognition

• CNS Tumor Section Silver & Bronze Medal Awards

• NJ Biz Healthcare Innovation Hero Award

• American Cancer Society Shining Star Award

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers 

Q: What conditions does Dr. Danish treat?
A: Dr. Danish specializes in the treatment of brain tumors, epilepsy, movement disorders including, Parkinson’s disease, dystonia and essential tremor, and facial pain disorders including trigeminal neuralgia. He is also a leader in minimally invasive approaches such as MRI-guided laser interstitial therapy, focused ultrasound and stereotactic radiosurgery, including ZAP-X.

Q: What is Functional Neurosurgery?
A: It’s a highly precise field of neurosurgery that uses advanced technology to treat conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, Essential tremor, epilepsy, facial pain, and certain types of brain tumors. These procedures often provide cure of disease and improve quality of life without the need for large open surgeries.

Q: What is Stereotactic Radiosurgery?
A: Stereotactic Radiosurgery is a non-invasive technique that uses focused beams of radiation to target brain tumors and other brain conditions with no incision. Dr. Danish is among the region’s leading experts in this therapy.   The most advanced form of this technology is the ZapX Ggyroscopic platform,and Jersey Shore Medical Center was the first hospital in New Jersey to have this platform.  

Q: Does Dr. Danish perform minimally invasive brain surgery?
A: Yes. Dr. Danish is internationally recognized for his work in  Focused Ultrasound (FUS), Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS), and SRS Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) at JSUMC. 

Q: Is Dr. Danish accepting new patients?
A:Yes. Patients can schedule an appointment with Dr. Danish at Jersey Shore University Medical Center by calling 732-974-0003 or visiting the Hackensack Meridian Neuroscience Institute’s JSUMC Neurosurgery Program.