Neel Raval, M.D.

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Advisory Board Member

2023

Sports Medicine / Orthopedics

Forbes Health Advisory Board Member

Dr. Neel Raval is a board-certified sports medicine physician with Providence Health Services in Los Angeles. Dr. Raval's expertise lies in the conservative, non-surgical management of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions, including those that are acute, chronic or injuries resulting from overuse. He makes extensive use of ultrasound technology, both as a diagnostic tool as well as to perform ultrasound-guided injections into a variety of joints and soft tissues. Dr. Raval has experience with corticosteroid (cortisone) injections, viscosupplementation (hyaluronic acid) injections and biologic injections, such as platelet-rich-plasma (PRP). Additionally, Dr. Raval has served as a sideline sports physician for teams ranging from the professional and Division I collegiate levels to the high school level. While Dr. Raval's goal is to help patients avoid surgery, he has an advanced understanding of surgical indications, which allows him to provide appropriate guidance to all of his patients. In his personal time, Dr. Raval enjoys playing and watching basketball, traveling, trying out the latest restaurants in Los Angeles, hiking and spending time with his family.

Dr. Neel Raval is a board-certified sports medicine physician with Providence Health Services in Los Angeles. Dr. Raval's expertise lies in the conservative, non-surgical management of musculoskeletal and orthopedic conditions, including those that are acute, chronic or injuries resulting from overuse. He makes extensive use of ultrasound technology, both as a diagnostic tool ....Read More

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Board Certifications and Training

  • American Board of Family Medicine, Board Certified in Sports Medicine
  • American Board of Family Medicine, Board Certified in Family Medicine

Education

  • University of California, Los Angeles (B.S. Psychobiology)
  • George Washington University (Medical Degree)
  • Glendale Adventist Medical Center (Internship and Residency)
  • Cedars-Sinai Kerlan Jobe Institute (Fellowship)

Achievements

  • UCLA Department of Life Sciences, Guest Lecturer, Present
  • Loyola Marymount University, Team Physician, 2020-2021
  • San Diego Gulls, Co-Team Physician, 2020-2021
  • Published and presented research at the Society of General Internal Medicine (SGIM) 2016 Mid-Atlantic Regional Meeting

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Health Philosophy

“I am a firm believer in the saying, ‘Exercise is medicine.’ Unfortunately, injuries are a challenging and unavoidable part of life. As a sports medicine physician, it is my job to help you stay active and get back to doing the things that you love. Whether you're a seasoned professional athlete, a weekend warrior, a person engaging in exercise for their health or someone battling arthritis affecting their daily life, my job is to provide an individualized plan to help you achieve your athletic goals. "Truly great medical care requires a trusted relationship between the patient and the physician; my role is not only to diagnose and treat, but also to educate, empower and motivate my patients."