Jumana Chatiwala, MD
Board Certifications: Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
Specializations: Hematology
Languages: English, Guajarati and Hindi
Locations: Sparta, NJ
Call Sparta, NJ: (973) 726-0005
Jumana Chatiwala, MD, is a medical oncologist and hematologist with expertise in a wide variety of cancer types and hematology conditions. She is part of the Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA) team, treating patients at our location in Sparta, New Jersey. Her work emphasizes compassion and trusting physician-patient relationships, and she has won many awards for the high quality of care she provides. Schedule an appointment with Dr. Chatiwala today.
Like many RCCA oncologists, Dr. Chatiwala has expertise in a wide range of cancers and blood disorders. Her special interests, however, are in the following conditions:
- Breast cancer
- Gastrointestinal malignancies, including colon cancer
- Gynecological cancers, including ovarian cancer and uterine cancer
- Genitourinary cancers, including prostate cancer and bladder cancer
- Lymphoma
- Benign blood disorders
When treating the above diagnoses, Dr. Chatiwala takes a highly personalized approach. She works with patients to understand their needs, goals, and concerns with treatment, then proposes an individualized plan that utilizes the most advanced therapies available. By collaborating with patients, she empowers them to make informed decisions about their care. This, in turn, helps them feel confident and engaged during planning, treatment, and beyond.
Dr. Chatiwala is also active in research studies. She gives patients access to clinical trials, which enable them to receive new treatments in development. All trials are performed with adherence to regulations and with the patient’s complete informed consent.
Academic Appointments and Achievements
Academic Appointments & Academic Titles
After completing her fellowship training, Dr. Chatiwala remained at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center for five years as attending faculty.
Professional Background & Academic Achievements
Dr. Chatiwala has worked in oncology for over 16 years. During this time, she has delivered a high level of care that was acknowledged by multiple medical publications. She has earned multiple awards and accolades, including the following:
- Exceptional Women in Medicine: 2020
- Jersey’s Best Top Doctors: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
- Jersey’s Best Top Doctors for Cancer: 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Dr. Chatiwala is also a member of multiple medical organizations, including the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), the American Society of Hematology (ASH), and the American Medical Association (AMA). These memberships put her in contact with other knowledgeable professionals in the medical community, giving her access to advanced resources and collaboration opportunities when performing research or treating patients.
Education
- Medical school: Maharaja Sayajirao University, 1996
- Residency: St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Internal Medicine, 2004
- Fellowship: St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, Hematology-Oncology, 2008
- Board certifications: Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Oncology
About Jumana Chatiwala, MD
Dr. Chatiwala has 16-plus years of experience in oncology and hematology. She has treated patients in Sussex County, NJ, for over ten years, and is actively involved in the staff of multiple local hospitals and in cancer research studies.
She initially was drawn to medicine as an opportunity to combine her scientific interest with her desire to make a difference. Oncology and hematology stood out during her initial medical school years. Cancer treatment involves “guiding people through one of the most challenging periods of their lives,” says Dr. Chatiwala, resulting in deep, trusting relationships between physicians, patients, and families. These relationships, to her, are what make oncology special.
Her approach to patient care highlights this aspect. “My approach is centered on compassion, communication, and collaboration,” she says. She listens to her patients, striving to understand their individual goals and values, in order to offer care that is highly personalized.
Dr. Chatiwala combines this patient-centered approach with evidence-based therapies. She prioritizes the latest innovations in cancer care to help her patients achieve the best possible outcomes, whether the goal is a cure or whether it is long-term survival and symptom management.
When it comes to evidence-based therapies, now is an exciting time. Advances in molecular diagnostics let oncologists learn more about a cancer tumor, enabling them to provide treatments like immunotherapy and targeted therapies that are tailored to a patient’s unique case. “We are seeing better outcomes and offering more hope than ever before,” says Dr. Chatiwala, “and I am grateful every day for the opportunity to bring these innovations to the patients I care for.”
Dr. Chatiwala urges newly diagnosed patients to remember that they are not alone. “We are a team,” she says, from initial diagnosis through treatment, remission, and beyond. “I will be with them every step of the way.”
Locations
Dr. Chatiwala treats patients at RCCA in Sparta, NJ.
Hospital Affiliations
She also maintains hospital affiliations with Newton Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center.
We are here for you
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 844-346-7222. You can also schedule an appointment by calling the RCCA location nearest you.
Regional Cancer Care Associates is one of fewer than 200 medical practices in the country selected to participate in the Oncology Care Model (OCM); a recent Medicare initiative aimed at improving care coordination and access to and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries undergoing chemotherapy treatment.