John Murphy, MD

John Murphy, MD Neurology

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Education:

• Bachelor of science, summa cum laude, Fordham University
• Medical degree, UMDNJ-Rutgers Medical School
• Internship in medicine, UMDNJ-Rutgers
• Residency in neurology, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School
• Chief resident in neurology, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School

Honors:

• Dr. Murphy was elected as Chairman of the Board, Danbury Hospital and Danbury Health Systems. Dr. Murphy is the first physician to hold this position.
• Listed in New York magazine's "The Best Doctors 2005 Specialists." In 2004, Dr. Murphy was the only Connecticut neurologist included in the list. This special recognition is based on his expertise in treating Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, and stroke.
• Rhodes scholarship candidate
• Bachelor of science, summa cum laude
• Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society
• Intern of Year, Middlesex General University Hospital
• Melville Magida Award for "Demonstrated Notable Capability in Patient Treatment and Care"
• Listed in Top Docs, Connecticut Magazine
• Listed in Best Doctors in Connecticut
• Listed in Best Doctors in New York
• Listed in Best Doctors in NY Metro Area
• Listed in Best Doctors in America

Affiliations:

• Fellow, American Academy of Neurology
• Treasurer, Connecticut Neurological Society
• Stroke Task Force, American Heart Association
• Neurology consultant, Southbury Training School
• Clinical assistant professor of neurology, New York Medical College
• Executive Committee, Danbury Hospital
• Board of Directors, Danbury Health Systems
• Board of Directors, Danbury Hospital
• Former president of medical staff, Danbury Hospital
• Connecticut State Medical Society
• Fairfield County Medical Society
• Fairfield County Neurological Society
• Movement Disorders Society

Board Certification:

• Diplomate, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
• Fellow, American Academy of Neurology (FAAN)