
Neerav Goyal MD MPH FACS
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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500 University DrHershey, PA 17033
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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 SchoolFellowship, Head & Neck Surgical Oncology/Microvascular Reconstruction, 2014 - 2015
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical CenterResidency, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, 2009 - 2014
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson UniversityClass of 2009
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthMPH, Biostatistics, Epidemiology, Cum Laude, 2007 - 2008
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 2009 - 2026
NJ State Medical License 2012 - 2025
MA State Medical License 2013 - 2016
American Board of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- The Use of Fibrin Sealants in Reducing Postoperative Complications in Skull Base Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Hänel W Eberly, Mattie Rosi-Schumacher, Bao Y Sciscent, Nguyen Truong, Tonya S King
Journal of Neurological Surgery. Part B, Skull Base. 2026-02-01 - Branchial Cleft Cyst Carcinoma Remains Grossly Over Diagnosed: A Large Database Analysis.Andrew Meci, Neerav Goyal, David Goldenberg
The Laryngoscope. 2026-02-01 - Thyroid Cancer Risk in Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Taking Glucagon-Like Peptide 1 Receptor Agonists.Bao Y Sciscent, Hanel W Eberly, F Jeffrey Lorenz, David Goldrich, Neerav Goyal
OTO Open. 2026-01-08
Journal Articles
- Transoral Surgery Using the Flex Robotic System: Initial Experience in the United StatesNeerav Goyal, Mohamad Issa, David Goldenberg, Michael J Persky, Umamaheswar Duvvuri, Head & Neck
- Transfusion in Head and Neck Cancer Patients Undergoing Pedicled Flap ReconstructionNeerav Goyal, Sumi Sinha, Kevin S Emerick, Sidharth V Puram, Derrick T Lin, Daniel G Deschler, The Laryngoscope
Press Mentions
The Medical Minute: The Thyroid Cancer Symptoms You Shouldn’t IgnoreSeptember 11th, 2025
Hershey Medical Center Earns Accreditation for Excellence in Surgical Oncology CareJanuary 20th, 2025
COVID-19 Response at Penn State Propelled by Interdisciplinary ConnectionsApril 21st, 2020
Professional Memberships
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External Links
- Penn State Profilehttps://hmc.pennstatehealth.org/display-provider/-/provider/1927/neerav-goyal-md-mph
- American Head and Neck Society Profilehttps://www.ahns.info/public-profiles/neerav-goyal-hummelstown-pennsylvania/
- Pubmed Bibliographyhttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/myncbi/neerav.goyal.1/bibliography/48518751/public/
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