About Me
I am a radiation oncologist who specializes in treating patients with central nervous system malignancies, including primary tumors such as glioblastoma, meningioma and ependymoma. I utilize modern treatment modalities for patients with brain and spine metastases.
I completed my doctorate in molecular oncology (with graduate research in angiogenesis and tumor hypoxia) at the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, and I later received my medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine.
As a member of the Translational Therapeutics Program at the OSUCCC – James, my laboratory focuses on translational cancer research using combinations of immunotherapy, immune modulation, targeted radiosensitization and radiation therapy. My recent research includes three clinical trials that use an immune checkpoint blockade during or after radiation for glioblastoma patients.
My work has been published in more than a dozen medical journals, such as Clinical Cancer Research, Molecular Cancer Therapeutics and American Journal of Clinical Oncology. Additionally, I serve as an assistant professor of radiation oncology at The Ohio State University College of Medicine.
Cancer is a terrible disease that impacts thousands of people every year. Each of us at The James is committed to working collaboratively to fight cancer and help our patients have longer, happier lives.
Highlights
- Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2017, 2019
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
- Central Nervous System Diseases
- Spinal Cord Tumors
- Brain Cancers
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
University Of Pennsylvania Health System, Philadelphia, PA
8/1/2004 - 5/30/2009
Internship
Morristown Memorial Hospital, Morristown, NJ
7/1/2009 - 6/30/2010
Residency
The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD
7/1/2010 - 6/30/2014
Board Certification
American Board of Radiology/Radiation Oncology
5/14/2015
Academic Information
My Department
Radiation Oncology
My Division
Radiation Oncology
Reviews
The overall patient satisfaction rating is an average of all patient responses to the six doctor communication related questions shown below from the Clinician and Group Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems survey. For additional information about the patient satisfaction survey, please visit our Patient Satisfaction Survey page.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their view and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Ohio State Wexner Medical Center.
91 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Overall
4.8 out of 5
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Kept you informed about your condition and treatment
4.8 out of 5
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Amount of time spent with you
4.7 out of 5
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Concern for your questions and issues
4.8 out of 5
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Skill and knowledge
4.8 out of 5
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Overall quality of care
4.8 out of 5
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/29/2023, Dr. Raval has reported relationships with the companies or entities listed below. If you have questions about the relationships listed below, please ask the faculty member. If you have questions about how these relationships are monitored by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, please contact our Compliance Office.
I'm really pleased with my care team. I'd give them an A+. I deeply appreciate their scientific explanations of the brain mri etc.
Dr. Rival was thorough, compassionate, and answered all of our questions.
The most compassionate group ever!!
Good experience
Excellent.
All good.
Dr. Raval is outstanding. Would recommend him to anyone.
I'm so pleased with ALL my care providers, from the surgeon to the social worker to the techs at the Linear Accelerators. Top notch!!
Most "CARING DOCTOR" I've encountered.
Dr. Ravals team is always excellent. Kudos to this team.
Great team.
A+.