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Neerav Goyal, MD, Otolaryngology (ENT), Hershey, PA

NeeravGoyalMDMPH FACS

Otolaryngology (ENT) Hershey, PA

Head & Neck Microvascular Surgery, Head & Neck Oncologic Surgery, Head & Neck Plastic Surgery

Tenured Professor of Otolaryngology, Vice Chair - Patient Safety and Quality, Division Chief - Head and Neck Surgery and Oncology

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  • Office

    500 University Dr
    Hershey, PA 17033
    Phone+1 717-531-8521
    Fax+1 717-531-4907

Summary

  • Neerav Goyal, MD MPH completed his medical school training at Jefferson Medical College followed by a residency in Otolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery at the Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He also completed a fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology and Microvascular Reconstructive Surgery at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Harvard Medical School.

    His clinical focus and expertise is in the surgical management of patients with head and neck (oral cavity, oropharynx, larynx, paranasal sinuses, neck) cancers, thyroid cancers, salivary gland tumors, and skull base tumors. This interest extends to advocating for and evaluating new technologies to make surgery safer, more efficient, and with better outcomes. To this end, Dr. Goyal has additional training in the use of surgical robots to assist with transoral surgery. He also has a strong focus in the reconstructive management of patients with these diseases through the use of local, regional, or free tissue to help restore form and function.

    Dr. Goyal also received a Masters of Public Health from Johns Hopkins University with specific focuses on biostatistics, epidemiology and health economics. His research interests include translational and clinical research of head & neck and thyroid cancers. He also has specific interests in looking at patient reported outcomes as they relate to head and neck cancers.

    Dr. Goyal has presented nationally and internationally with more than 90 peer reviewed manuscripts and presentations as well as several book chapters.

Education & Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2014 - 2015
  • Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
    Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2009 - 2014
  • Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University
    Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2009
  • Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthMPH, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Cum Laude, 2007 - 2008

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2009 - 2024
  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
  • American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Transoral Surgery Using the Flex Robotic System: Initial Experience in the United States  
    Neerav Goyal, Mohamad Issa, David Goldenberg, Michael J Persky, Umamaheswar Duvvuri, Head & Neck
  • Transfusion in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Pedicled Flap Reconstruction  
    Neerav Goyal, Sumi Sinha, Kevin S Emerick, Sidharth V Puram, Derrick T Lin, Daniel G Deschler, The Laryngoscope

Press Mentions

  • COVID-19 Response at Penn State Propelled by Interdisciplinary Connections
    COVID-19 Response at Penn State Propelled by Interdisciplinary ConnectionsApril 21st, 2020
  • The Causes and Complications of Snoring
    The Causes and Complications of SnoringMay 28th, 2019
  • How Common Are Mental Health Disorders After Diagnosis of Head and Neck Cancer?
    How Common Are Mental Health Disorders After Diagnosis of Head and Neck Cancer?February 28th, 2019
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