Farjana Azad APN, is an experienced Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner with a strong background in stroke neurology, critical care, and hospital medicine. Currently serving at Hackensack University Medical Center as well, she plays an integral role in Code Stroke response, advanced diagnostic evaluation, and multidisciplinary coordination across neurology, cardiology, and intensive care teams.
She is skilled in managing complex acute conditions including ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, septic shock, respiratory failure, diabetic emergencies, and cardiac arrhythmias. Farjana is proficient in central and arterial line insertion, ventilator management fundamentals, and quality metric compliance for Comprehensive Stroke Center accreditation.
Her prior experience includes critical care and hospitalist practice at Southern Regional Medical Center (Prime Healthcare) in Georgia, where she led ICU rounds, performed invasive procedures, and collaborated with multi-specialty teams to improve patient outcomes.
Committed to evidence-based practice and compassionate care, she is passionate about advancing stroke care, improving hospital quality metrics, and fostering patient and family education throughout the continuum of care.
Farjana’s hospital and critical care background allows her to bring exceptional clinical judgment, empathy, and precision to the primary care setting. Her experience managing complex, high-acuity cases helps her recognize concerns early and deliver proactive, compassionate care focused on prevention, education, and long-term wellness.
Farjana is fluent in English, Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu, allowing her to connect with and care for a diverse patient population with warmth and understanding
You can book a consult with Farjana now out of our Paterson location!
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