Saint Peter’s University Hospital Appoints Experienced Neurologist and Epileptologist as Medical Director of Its Highly Regarded Stroke Program

Anita K. Mehta, DO, Brings Extensive Stroke Leadership and Clinical Expertise

"Dr. Mehta brings an exceptional combination of clinical expertise and a patient-centered approach to care," said Leslie D. Hirsch, FACHE, president and CEO of Saint Peter's Healthcare System. "Her extensive background in neurology, epilepsy, and stroke management, along with her experience leading an impressive stroke program, will further strengthen the advanced neurological services Saint Peter's provides to our patients and community."

Dr. Mehta earned her undergraduate degree in Cell Biology and Neuroscience from Rutgers University and her medical degree from the New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine. She completed her neurology residency at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, followed by a Neurophysiology/Epilepsy Fellowship at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York.

Throughout her career, Dr. Mehta has held several leadership and clinical positions in neurology and stroke care. She previously served as director of stroke at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center.

Dr. Mehta also earned a master's degree in Clinical and Translational Research from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. She has participated as a sub-investigator in clinical drug trials involving Myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune disorder where the immune system blocks communication between nerves and muscles. She has published research on sarcoid neuropathy, neurosarcoidosis, trigeminal neuralgia, and peripheral neuropathy.

Her clinical interests include stroke; migraines; peripheral neuropathy; dementia; and epilepsy, which includes post-stroke epilepsy psychogenic seizures and women's issues in epilepsy. She is recognized for building strong relationships with her patients and helping them achieve the best possible quality of life through compassionate, individualized care.

"I am excited to join Saint Peter's and become part of an organization that is deeply committed to providing high quality, compassionate care," said Dr. Mehta. "Saint Peter's has a longstanding reputation for clinical excellence and putting patients first. I look forward to working collaboratively with the talented healthcare professionals to continue advancing stroke care and improving outcomes for patients."

For more information about Saint Peter's adult neurology services visit saintpetershcs.com/neurology .
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About Saint Peter's University Hospital
Saint Peter's University Hospital, a member of Saint Peter's Healthcare System, is a 478-bed acute-care teaching hospital sponsored by the Roman Catholic Diocese of Metuchen. Saint Peter's, which received its seventh consecutive designation as a Magnet® hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center in 2025, and its first Magnet with Distinction®, is also a state-designated children's hospital and regional perinatal center, and a regional specialist in diabetes, gastroenterology, head and neck surgery, oncology, orthopedics, and women's services. Saint Peter's has Advanced Certification in Perinatal Care and Level IV Maternal Levels of Care Verification from the Joint Commission. Saint Peter's is the recipient of the Beacon Award for Excellence from the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses for the adult intensive care unit, neonatal intensive care unit, cardiac progressive care unit and the pediatric intensive care unit. Saint Peter's Children's Hospital provides families with access to a full range of pediatric specialties, including a nationally recognized Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, pediatric cardiology, pediatric surgery and orthopedic surgery featuring innovative anterior scoliosis correction. The hospital has the state's only hospital-based, midwifery-led birth center - the Mary V. O'Shea Birth Center, accredited by the Commission for the Accreditation of Birth Centers. Saint Peter's is a sponsor of residency programs in obstetrics and gynecology, pediatrics, and internal medicine, and is a major clinical affiliate of Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences. Visit saintpetershcs.com or call 732.745.8600.