About
Martin J. Neilan, MD earned his undergraduate degree in Zoology and Physiology from Rutgers University in Newark, NJ in 1977. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Medicine from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara in Mexico in 1982. He then completed the Fifth Pathway Program at Englewood Hospital before finishing his Internal Medicine residency at Hackensack Hospital in 1986. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies him in his specialty. He also holds memberships in the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Internal Medicine. Dr. Neilan speaks Spanish and served in the United States Air Force, receiving an honorable discharge in 1972.
Over a career spanning more than 25 years, Dr. Neilan has developed deep clinical interests in cardiovascular health and diabetes prevention and treatment. He serves on staff at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center and St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital, where he chairs the Credentials Committee. St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital honored him with its Distinguished Physician Award in 2013. He also serves as Associate Medical Director of the Hospice of New Jersey Inpatient Unit in Wayne, and has acted as Police and Fire Physician for the Boroughs of Haledon and North Haledon since 1987. Trust, respect, open communication, and empathy guide his approach to every patient relationship. Many of his patients have relied on him as their primary physician for decades.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, Bachelor of Arts, Zoology and Physiology, 1977
Medical School
Autonomous University of Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico, Doctorate of Medicine, 1982
Residency
Internal Medicine, Hackensack Hospital, Hackensack, NJ, 1983-1986
Additional Training
Fifth Pathway Program, Englewood Hospital, Englewood, NJ, 1982-1983
Certifications
Languages
Spanish
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Neilan right for?
Dr. Neilan is a strong fit for adults seeking a long-term relationship with an experienced internist. Patients managing cardiovascular risk or diabetes benefit from his deep clinical focus in those areas. He is well-suited for patients who value direct, unhurried communication with their physician. Spanish-speaking patients will find a provider who communicates fluently in their language. Those who want a physician with deep community roots and over 25 years of experience will feel at home here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Neilan focuses primarily on cardiovascular health and diabetes prevention and treatment. He also delivers comprehensive preventive care and internal medicine services. His clinical background spans more than 25 years, giving him broad experience with complex and chronic conditions.
Yes. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies Dr. Neilan in his specialty. He also holds memberships in the American College of Physicians and the American Society of Internal Medicine.
Dr. Neilan earned his Doctorate of Medicine from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara in Mexico in 1982. He completed the Fifth Pathway Program at Englewood Hospital and finished his Internal Medicine residency at Hackensack Hospital in 1986.
Yes. Dr. Neilan maintains staff privileges at St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center and St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital. He chairs the Credentials Committee at St. Joseph's Wayne Hospital, which honored him with its Distinguished Physician Award in 2013.
Yes. Dr. Neilan speaks Spanish fluently. This makes his practice accessible to Spanish-speaking patients in Passaic, Morris, and Bergen counties.
Dr. Neilan places listening at the center of every visit. Trust, respect, open communication, and empathy guide his patient relationships. Many of his patients have relied on him as their primary physician for decades.
Dr. Neilan serves as Associate Medical Director of the Hospice of New Jersey Inpatient Unit in Wayne. He has also served as Police and Fire Physician for the Boroughs of Haledon and North Haledon since 1987.
Dr. Neilan has practiced internal medicine for more than 25 years. He completed his residency in 1986 and has built lasting patient relationships throughout his career in northern New Jersey.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026