Dr. Paul V. Sunkavalli, MD

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Get to know Pediatrician Dr. Paul V. Sunkavalli, who serves patients in Manahawkin, New Jersey.

In partnership with Hackensack Meridian Health, Dr. Sunkavalli is a skilled and accomplished pediatrician serving the community of Manahawkin, New Jersey. He is also affiliated with Southern Ocean Medical Center.

Deeply committed to the well-being of his patients, Dr. Sunkavalli takes a thorough and precise approach to his consultations to ensure that he is consistently giving accurate diagnoses. He understands that healthcare is most effective when it’s a partnership, and he actively engages with his patients in this spirit. By actively listening to their concerns, questions, and preferences, he fosters a sense of trust and collaboration that goes beyond the doctor-patient relationship. This approach not only addresses immediate healthcare needs but also lays the foundation for lifelong health and well-being.

In Dr. Sunkavalli, patients find not only a skilled and precise physician but also a compassionate partner on their journey to achieving and maintaining optimal health. His dedication to accuracy and patient-centered care ensures that individuals under his care receive not only medical expertise but also the personal attention and support they deserve.

In regards to his educational background, Dr. Sunkavalli graduated with his Medical Degree from Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine located in Vieux Fort, St. Lucia, in the Caribbean St. Lucia in 1999. He then relocated to the United States, completing his residency in pediatrics at Jersey City Medical Center. 

Subsequent to his training, the doctor attained board certification in pediatrics through the American Board of Pediatrics (ABP). The mission of the ABP is to advance child health by certifying pediatricians who meet standards of excellence and are committed to continuous learning and improvement.

Pediatrics is the branch of medicine that involves the medical care of infants, children, and adolescents. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends people be under pediatric care up to the age of 21. Pediatricians provide medical care to people ranging in age from newborns to young adults. They are trained to examine, diagnose, and treat children with a wide variety of injuries and illnesses through all of their developmental stages, as they grow and mature.

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