What patients are saying
Overall rating
4.71
Average wait time
4.59
Bedside manner
4.81
“If I could only have one doctor for the rest of my life, it would be Dr. Raval. There aren't enough words in the dictionary to describe what a great person/doctor he is. ”
Sharah M.February 19, 2026
“Beautiful office, friendly and respectful staff. The doctor was very sympathetic, a good listener, and provided a great plan for my medical issue. I will definitely see him again. ”
Melissa R.February 9, 2026
About Dr. Raj Raval
Dr. Raj Raval is a Fellowship trained Interventional Pain & Musculoskeletal Medicine Specialist. Dr. Raval completed a General surgery internship at St. Vincent’s Hospital in New York City, followed by residency in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and further specialized in Interventional Pain and Musculoskeletal Medicine at Center for Advanced Pain Management and Rehabilitation/Rutger’s University in New Jersey.
Dr. Raval’s clinical efforts are directed at the treatment of acute and chronic spinal pain, and non-operative treatment of musculoskeletal injuries. Dr. Raval says the three main complaints he hears from patients are neck pain, lower back pain and musculoskeletal related pain (knee, shoulder, hip pain). “ You can treat them in similar manner, but, at the same time, they have to be treated differently. We have to use multiple options including physical therapy & medications which helps in the functional restoration, and if they need interventional injection therapy we are here to do it,” says Dr. Raval. He offers a full complement of interventional therapies including epidural injections, facet injections, SI joint injections, RF ablation, spinal cord stimulation, implanted spinal drug delivery systems, and minimally invasive lumbar decompression by utilizing fluoroscopic and ultrasound guided techniques.
He brings to the practice, knowledge and experience in Interventional pain management and regenerative medicine, with the dedication to restore function and improve quality of life for all patients.
Dr. Raval is a member of Spine Intervention Society (SIS), American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (AAPMR), and World Medicine of Pain Medicine United (WAPMU).
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Education and background
Practice names
Hospital affiliations
- Trinitas Hospital
Education and training
- Medical School - St. George's University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
- State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Center for Advanced Pain Management and Rehabilitation, Fellowship in Pain and Musculoskeletal Medicine
- University of Bristol (Bachelor's)
Professional memberships
- American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- North American Spine Society
- Association of Academic Physiatrists
- American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
- American Medical Society for Sports Medicine
Awards and publications
- Kural B, Raval R, Mensch J, Agarwal S. Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome due to short term use of Risperidone: A Case Report. Poster presented at AAPMR, November 2014.
- Raval R, Mammen M, Shnayder A, Agarwal S. SAPHO Syndrome, A Rare Spondyloarthropathy: A Case Report. Poster presented at AAPMR, November 2014
- Raval R, Baez-Cabrera L, Bawa M, Agarwal S, Kifle G. Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy: A Case Report. Poster presented at AAP, March 2014.
Languages spoken
- English
- Hindi
Provider's gender
Male
NPI number
1851682496
Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.71
Wait time
4.59
Bedside manner
4.81
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Great doc and staff! My last visit was two years ago and I hadn't had any issues with my back since then.
October 24, 2025Charese S.Verified patient
Great bedside manner. Direct communication, which I appreciate. I'd see him again.
January 26, 2026Micaela V.Verified patient
They are knowledgeable and great listeners. I would definitely recommend them to this office.
August 19, 2025Initials hidden
Dr. Raval has excellent bedside manner and is very knowledgable. I definitely recommend seeing him.
June 2, 2025Alan M.Verified patient
The doctor is very knowledgeable and caring. He explains things very well and goes over every intricate details.
September 25, 2024Ademola O.Verified patient
They were excellent from start to finish of my visit. Excellent diagnosis and plan of action for my right shoulder.
July 17, 2024Parvaneh P.Verified patient
Dr. Raval is fantastic!! Very knowledgeable and answers all the questions. Professional and nice.
More than 1 year agoAlma J.Verified patient
This is one of the best doctors ever! The staff is incredible as well! Jordan is truly knowledgeable, kind and empathetic!
September 13, 2022Bertha C.Verified patient
they listen to my concerns and aw helping me get better . they where very understandings I will continue going there .
January 18, 2023Marisol C.Verified patient
Had a great experience. The Dr was amazing, waiting time was excellent which I loved. Definitely recommend
June 4, 2024Edna R.Verified patient
Very attentive and knowledgeable doctor with a great bedside manner. Highly recommend him for your pain management needs.
February 6, 2022Initials hidden
Great experience, took care of my needs straight away! Great bedside manner and Dr. Raval was very personable and precise
January 13, 2022Ruth S.Verified patient
Doctor and staff very friendly. The doctor treated my shoulder arthritis right away and I felt better immediately
March 15, 2023Sylvia S.Verified patient
Very pleasant experience. The doctor was willing to listen and communicate in a professional and engaging manner.
March 15, 2023Leonard G.Verified patient
The entire staff is amazing! Great attitudes and very prompt and helpful. Dr. Raval is kind and knowledgeable. 10/10
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Dr. Raval was very personable and friendly. answered all my questions and concise. office was very clean and beautiful!
September 16, 2020Annika J.Verified patient
Was a follow up for an injection. Was seen promptly and finished quickly. All went well. Good experience.
October 17, 2023Initials hidden
Pleasant. Staff was very nice and accommodating.
February 9, 2026Erica R.Verified patient
Very fast appointment. Didn't wait long to be called. Outcome was great
June 24, 2025Iris O.Verified patient
Zocdoc said my insurance would work but it did not. I’m going to chalk it up to a Zocdoc error
July 2, 2024Initials hidden
I had a phenomenal experience. Everything from the reception desk to the doctor to the follow up was fantastic.
December 9, 2021Brianna V.Verified patient
Great experience. Very knowledgeable and compassionate doctor. Went above and beyond. 10/10
August 28, 2024Initials hidden
Great bedside manner. Very friendly. Great explanation of what is going on with me. I highly recommend him.
November 24, 2021Michael M.Verified patient
Amazing doctors, made me feel comfortable and even got a separate massage on my back to help with the pain
June 9, 2022Eva W.Verified patient
Dr. Raval is an awsome, knowledgeable, patient and Compassionate doctor.
I Will definitely recommend him
March 29, 2022Keitha A.Verified patient
Downtown Physicians made this whole process quick & easy, 10/10 would recommend to a friend
April 18, 2024Austin K.Verified patient
Great doctor! Explained things in detail. Very thorough.
Support staff is awesome!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
A different doctor showed up, unknowledgeable, not smart, not good manner.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
They were very helpful, understanding, and then some. I hope I get hurt again soon so I can go back!
July 21, 2022Philip N.Verified patient
Dr. Raval always does his best to provide the best treatment possible.
February 13, 2025Ingrid M.Verified patient
Listed orthopedic specialist but does not do visits related to fractures. Do not be mislead
July 20, 2023Initials hidden
Very patient physician. Answered all questions & used spine models to help me understand my problem.
More than 1 year agoSG
Great. Doctor was very nice and explain everything and took his time to explain all the procedure.
More than 1 year agoXE
Dr. Raval has great bedside manner. Office staff are wonderful. Short wait time. Very happy.
More than 1 year agoSA
Simply Excellent! Cares about his patients and is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend.
December 9, 2020Rob L.Verified patient
He is very amiable and spends time with his patients. Knowledgeable and caring professional.
August 19, 2020Nino S.Verified patient
Doctor is great. Front desk staff that answered calls in the morning were a bit rude.
August 22, 2022Tashmin R.Verified patient
This office was great! Friendly and professional. He is direct, honest, and compassionate.
November 22, 2020Melissa R.Verified patient
He is extremely knowledgeable, kind & patient. I felt very secure after my consultation.
More than 1 year agoBS
Really satisfied with my appointment, staff and doctor. Super friendly and helpful.
November 29, 2022Victoria R.Verified patient
Dr. Raval was very professional & easy going. He was very thorough. Will be going back.
More than 1 year agoMB
Doctor Raj listens and offers options, what a concept a Doctor that listens.
June 7, 2023Jovarny S.Verified patient
This was the most pleasant doctors visit I have ever had....real good and caring folks.
September 4, 2020James B.Verified patient
Great doctor, highly recommend! Coming from someone that hates the doctor’s office
June 13, 2022Eva W.Verified patient
Other than the scheduler booking me at the wrong location, the experience was great!
September 4, 2021Alysa B.Verified patient
Excellent care! I received a comprehensive treatment plan for my symptoms
July 10, 2023Anna R.Verified patient
Dr Raval answered all my questions and provided different treatment options.
December 22, 2022Elizabeth C.Verified patient
Dr. Raval understood my condition and recommended appropriate next steps
April 25, 2023Timofei G.Verified patient
Dr. Rival was straightforward with me and clear about my options.
More than 1 year agoZU
Great, easy & felt I was walked thru the procedure to understand step by step.
More than 1 year agoAD
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Dr. Raj Raval is affiliated with Trinitas Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Raj Raval work with?
Dr. Raj Raval works with Downtown Physicians.
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Dr. Raj Raval has 2 office locations, including in New York and Jersey City, view full addresses on Dr. Raval's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Raj Raval?
Dr. Raj Raval frequently sees patients for Arthritis, Foot Consultation, Orthopedic Consultation, Pain Management Consultation, and Physical Therapy Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Raj Raval on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Raj Raval speak?
Dr. Raj Raval speaks English and Hindi.
How do patients rate Dr. Raj Raval in reviews?
956 patients have reviewed Dr. Raj Raval. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.72/5. They have a 4.81/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.59/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.