Dr. Sumul Raval, MD
Neurologist | Neurology
1900 Corlies Ave Neptune NJ, 07753About
A board-certified neurologist and authority on brain tumors, Dr. Sumul N. Raval is one of few neuro-oncologists in private practice. He offers academic- level care for patients with neurological diseases such as brain tumors, epilepsy, migraines, Parkinson’s disease and multiple sclerosis.
Dr. Raval is the founder and director of the David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center at Monmouth Medical Center – New Jersey’s first and most comprehensive facility specializing in brain tumors. The center focuses on bringing leading-edge care to the local community. Dr. Raval’s personal dream was to begin a state-of-the-art brain tumor center in New Jersey, so that patients can receive academic-level care in their own backyards. Today, the program draws patients from across the country and as far away as Sweden, Russia, Venezuela, Turkey and India.
Dr. Raval completed his neuro-oncology fellowship at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York. Dr. Raval has earned national recognition for participating in clinical trials to advance knowledge about treatment options for brain tumors, and his research has not only been published in peer-reviewed medical journals, but also presented at national meetings of the American Society for Clinical Oncology. He says, “We are so fortunate to be able to offer his expert care to our patients and their families.”
He is a frequent clinical trial investigator and has combined the drugs Avastin® (now FDA approved for glioblastoma) and irinotecan to successfully shrink brain tumors. He also is currently leading a brain tumor vaccine trial.
In addition, Dr. Raval is a humanitarian: “I believe quality of life is just as important as battling the disease,” he says. He listens to patients with compassion and inspires them to think positively.
Dr. Raval was presented with the GBM Heroes Award (Glioblastoma Multiforme) during the 21st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Society for Neuro-Oncology held in Scottsdale, Arizona organized by CURE® magazine. The honor recognizes individuals who have dedicated their lives to helping patients with GBM and their families, according to CURE® magazine. This conference drew 3,600 Neuro-Oncologists, Neuro-Surgeons, Radiation Oncologists, Neuro-Radiologists and Scientists from 55 countries, and is the most comprehensive neuro-oncology meeting in the world.
“This is an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime honor,” says Dr. Raval, noting the global recognition is especially rare for a doctor at a community hospital. “I am humbled and grateful to receive this award.”
Dr. Raval “is one of the few neuro-oncologists who brings world-class care to families in their own backyard,” notes CURE, a renowned cancer magazine with nearly 1 million readers.
In addition, Dr. Raval is a staff Neuro-Oncologist at Jersey Shore University Medical Center since 2003 where he introduced the Neuro-Oncology field to Meridian Health. He also practices at Community Medical Center, where he serves as Treasurer of the Medical Staff and Vice Chairman of the Department of Neurology. A diplomat of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, he is president of Garden State Neurology & Neuro-Oncology, with offices located in West Long Branch and Toms River.
Other Awards:
Jersey Choice TOP Doctors, NJ Monthly, Years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017
Featured on Cover Page of NJ Monthly Magazine, Nov 2015
10th Annual Francis Black Humanitarian of the Year Award in Healthcare, 2008
Patients’ Choice Award for New Jersey’s Favorite Physician, 2011 and 2013
Most Compassionate Physician Award, 2011 and 2012
Galaxy Award for Recognition of Stellar Performance, Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Meridian Health, Neptune, NJ September 2005.
Recipient “Best Resident of The Year Award (2000-2001)” given by Department of Neurosciences, UMDNJ-New Jersey Medical School, Newark, NJ (Presented 5-13-2001)
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:
Founder and Director, David S. Zocchi Brain Tumor Center at MMC Attending Neurologist and Neuro-Oncologist: Monmouth Medical Center, 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, NJ 07740 01/06-Present
Attending Neurologist and Neuro-Oncologist: Jersey Shore University Medical Center, 1945 Route 33 Neptune, NJ 07753 08/03-Present
Attending Neurologist and Neuro-Oncologist: Community Medical Center, 67 NJ 37, Toms River, NJ 08755 01/06-Present
Attending Physician: Department of Neurology, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY 07/02-06/03
SCIENTIFIC, PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES & HONORARY:
* Past President, Monmouth and Ocean County, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (MOCAAPI) 2011-2012
* Member Acute Stroke Team (CMC, JSUMC)
* Member American Society of Clinical Oncology
* Member Society for Neuro-Oncology
* Member American Academy of Neurology
* Member American Medical Association
* Member Monmouth-Ocean Chapter and New Jersey Medical Society
* Member National Brain Tumor Foundation
* Prior Clinical Associate Cancer Institute of New Jersey CINJ
* Served as a member resident council at UMDNJ, Newark, NJ
* Served as a member of Dean’s Search Committee for New Chairman of Department of Neurology at UMDNJ
Board Certification
Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN
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- Jersey Choice TOP Doctors, NJ 2018 NJ Monthly
Internships
- Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences
Professional Society Memberships
- Society for Neuro-Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology
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- There were less then 200 doctors who were double boarded in these specialties at the time he completed board certification
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