Dr. Gregory J. Shypula, M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1030 St Georges Ave Suite 307 Avenel NJ, 07001About
Dr. Gregory J. Shypula, MD, is a triple board-certified hematologist-oncologist with over 22 years of experience, providing exceptional care for patients with cancers and blood disorders. As the Director of Hematology/Oncology at Raritan Bay Medical Center since 1996, Dr. Shypula is dedicated to delivering state-of-the-art medical care in a community setting. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (UMDNJ) and an attending physician at several reputable hospitals. He remains affiliated with The Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Dr. Shypula and his staff are committed to comprehensive screening, diagnosis, and treatment of various blood disorders and cancers, fostering a compassionate and supportive environment. Reviews from his patients highlight his thoroughness, excellent bedside manner, and genuine care, making him a trusted healthcare provider.
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Education and Training
Wroclaw Medical University in Poland medical degree 1981
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified in Hematology
American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified in Internal Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine - Certified in Medical Oncology
Provider Details
Clinical Trials
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Director of the Division of Hematology/Oncology Raritan Bay Medical Center 1996 -
- Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (UMDNJ) -
- Attending Physician Raritan Bay Medical Center, John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Rahway Hospital, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital -
Awards
- Physician of the Year 2003 - The National Republican Congressional Committees Physicians Advisory Board Year
- Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Oncology Award 2008
- Top Doctors for Women’s Health - Castle Connolly Ltd., Inside Jersey (February 2010 & February 2011) Year
- New Jersey Best Doctors 2010 - Castle Connolly Ltd Year
- America’s Top Oncologists 2009 - Consumers Research Council of America Year
- Distinguished Physician of the Year 2006 - Raritan Bay Medical Center Year
- America’s Top Physicians 2004 – 2005 (Hematology/Oncology) - Consumers Research Council of America Year
- Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area 2001 & 2003 - Castle Connolly Ltd. Year
- Honoree - American Cancer Society – Second Annual Look Good Feel Better Gala 2000 Year
- Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime Member Year
Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (dvt)
- Leukemia
- Oral Surgery Procedures
- Permanent Removal Of Ingrown Toenails
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
Fellowships
- St. Luke’s /Roosevelt Hospital in New York City Medical Oncology 1992
Internships
- Raritan Bay Mc1987
Fellowships
- St. Lukes /Roosevelt Hospital in New York City1992Medical Oncology
Professional Society Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
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Get to know Hematologist-Oncologist Dr. Gregory J. Shypula, who serves patients in Avenel, New Jersey.
A skilled hematologist-oncologist, Dr. Shypula sees patients at his private practice – Gregory J. Shypula, M.D., P.A. – located in Avenel, New Jersey. He has over two decades of experience offering exceptional care and treatment for patients with cancers and blood disorders.
Having established his private practice in 1992, Dr. Shypula and his staff are committed to providing state-of-the-art medical care in a community setting. They provide comprehensive screening, diagnosis, and treatment of various blood disorders and cancers in a compassionate and supportive environment.
Among his other titles, Dr. Shypula is the Director of the Division of Hematology/Oncology at the Raritan Bay Medical Center; a position he has held since 1996. He is also a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School (UMDNJ); an attending physician at Raritan Bay Medical Center, John F. Kennedy Medical Center, Rahway Hospital, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital; and remains affiliated with The Cancer Institute of New Jersey.
With a broad educational background, Dr. Shypula graduated with his medical degree from Wroclaw Medical University in Poland in 1981. He then relocated to the United States, performing his internship and residency in internal medicine at Raritan Bay Medical Center in Perth Amboy, New Jersey. He then went on to complete his fellowship in the Division of Hematology and Oncology at St. Luke’s /Roosevelt Hospital in New York City.
Subsequent to his education, the doctor attained board certification in hematology, medical oncology, and internal medicine through the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
On a professional level, Dr. Shypula is an active member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology.
Hematology is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the cause, prognosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases related to blood. Oncology is a branch of medicine that deals with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of cancer. A hematologist-oncologist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, or prevention of cancer, malignant blood diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, and blood disorders such as iron-deficiency anemia, clotting abnormalities, hemophilia, and sickle-cell disease.
Throughout his line of work, Dr. Shypula has authored several articles that have been published in scientific, peer-reviewed journals.
Among his various accolades include: Physician of the Year 2003 – The National Republican Congressional Committees Physicians Advisory Board; Distinguished Fellow of the American Academy of Oncology Award (2008); Top Doctors for Women’s Health – Castle Connolly Ltd., Inside Jersey (February 2010 & February 2011); New Jersey Best Doctors 2010 – Castle Connolly Ltd; America’s Top Oncologists 2009 – Consumers Research Council of America; Distinguished Physician of the Year 2006 – Raritan Bay Medical Center; America’s Top Physicians 2004 – 2005 (Hematology/Oncology) – Consumers Research Council of America; Top Doctors in the New York Metro Area 2001 & 2003 – Castle Connolly Ltd.; Honoree – American Cancer Society – Second Annual Look Good Feel Better Gala 2000; and Strathmore’s Who’s Who Lifetime Member.
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