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William Hu

Neurology

William Hu, M.D., PH.D.

Professor and Chief of Cognitive Neurology, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School; Director, Center for Healthy Aging Research, Rutgers Institute for Health

New Brunswick, NJ

Dr. William T. Hu, MD, PhD, FAAN, is a board-certified neurologist specializing in cognitive neurology, focusing on neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia (FTD), Lewy body dementia, and long COVID-related cognitive impairment. He serves geriatric populations, patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI), dementia, movement disorders, and treatment-resistant cases, particularly emphasizing biomarker-based diagnosis and management. As Professor and Chief

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20+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Neurology (American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology)
  • Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry (United Council for Neurologic Subspecialties)

Education & Training

  • Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science — M.D., Ph.D.
  • Mayo Clinic — Residency, Neurology
  • University of Pennsylvania — Fellowship, Cognitive Neurology (AAN-sponsored)

Recognition & Leadership

Leadership Roles

  • Director, Center for Healthy Aging Research, Rutgers Institute for Health

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Behavioral Neurology & Dementia

Conditions & Treatments

Lewy Body DementiaDementia & Cognitive DisordersAlzheimer's DiseaseDementia & Cognitive DeclineFrontotemporal Dementia

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Languages

English, Chinese (Mandarin)

Experience

20+ years in practice