Neurology
Nizar Souayah, M.D.
Professor of Neurology, Pharmacology, Physiology, and Neuroscience, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School
Dr. Nizar Souayah is a board-certified neurologist specializing in neuromuscular disorders, with a primary focus on peripheral neuropathies including inflammatory neuropathy, diabetic neuropathy, porphyria neuropathy, and neuropathies associated with systemic disorders, as well as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He serves adult patients, including those with complex, treatment-resistant neuromuscular conditions, and directs specialized centers such as the Peripheral Neuropathy Center, Neuro
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
- Electrodiagnostic Medicine (American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (French Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Massachusetts General Hospital, MA — Fellowship
- Temple University Hospital, PA — Residency
- Medical School of Tunis, Tunisia — M.D. (1990)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Top Scoring Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine Doctor
2014
- New Jersey Medical School — Teaching Award, Neurology Residents
2012
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Michigan Medical Center
- Newark Beth Israel Medical Center
- Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center
Languages
English, Arabic, French
Experience
35+ years in practice