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  • Neurology, Headache Medicine
  • Accepting new patients
  • Hackensack Meridian Medical Group 300 W Water St, Toms River, NJ 08753
  • (732) 455-8640

Brief Intro

Sandra Escandon, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship trained neurologist who specializes in headache medicine. She has been treating patients in the Ocean County community for over 25 years and is excited to have recently joined the Hackensack Meridian Medical Group team. Dr. Escandon holds board certifications in both neurology and headache medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society. 

Dr. Escandon offers expert diagnosis and coordinated care for all types of headaches, and is supported by a highly trained neurology care team. Once the patient receives a diagnosis, Dr. Escandon works closely with each patient to develop a comprehensive treatment plan. Dr. Escandon and her team ensure open communication with patients, and as part of the Hackensack Meridian network, she offers her patients and their families a full range of support services. Her goal is to improve the quality of life for each patient by helping them manage their symptoms and getting them back to doing the things they love.

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Education Background

MEDICAL EDUCATION

Drexel University College of Medicine Hahnemann University

FELLOWSHIP

Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals - 1995

RESIDENCY

University Of Colorado At Denver - 1994

INTERNSHIP

Hahnemann University Hospital - 1991

Languages Spoken

  • English

Location & Hours

  • 300 W Water St, Toms River, NJ 08753

Specialties Treated

  • Neurology
  • Headache Medicine

Conditions Addressed

  • Dementia
  • Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
  • Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
  • Cluster Headache
  • Cervical Dystonia
  • Carotid Stenosis
  • Ataxia
  • Cervicogenic headache
  • Concussion
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Procedures Performed

  • Flow Diversion

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

  • AmeriHealth
  • Meritain Health
  • Transamerica
  • US Family Health Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Cigna
  • HealthFirst (NY)
  • GEHA
  • Clover Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • CHAMPVA
  • Medicare
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
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