Sumithra Vattigunta-Gopal, MD, FACP
Dr. Vattigunta-Gopal is a medical oncologist and hematologist with Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute in Palm Beach County, Florida.
Dr. Vattigunta-Gopal has extensive training and specialized interest in breast, gastrointestinal, lung and hematological malignancies and is active in clinical research trials. She is dedicated to providing her patients with multidisciplinary care, customized treatment plans and access to the most advanced treatments through participation in clinical trials.
After completing her medical degree at New York Methodist Hospital in Brooklyn, New York, Dr. Vattigunta-Gopal was awarded an oncology/hematology fellowship at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, New York, where she received extensive training. She provided care to patients in Buffalo before relocating to Palm Beach, Florida in 2008 and joining Palm Beach Cancer Institute.
Dr. Vattigunta-Gopal, who is triple board certified in medical oncology, hematology and internal medicine, joined FCS in 2013. She is a member of the FCS Quality Committee. Additionally, she is a fellow of the American College of Physicians. In 2024, she was named a top doctor by Palm Beach Illustrated, Jupiter Magazine and Castle Connolly.
- Hematology
- Medical Oncology
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
Medical School
New York Methodist Hospital – Brooklyn, New York
Fellowship
Oncology/Hematology – Roswell Park Cancer Institute – Buffalo, New York
Board Certification
Hematology
Internal Medicine
Medical Oncology
Honors & Achievements
Palm Beach Illustrated Top Doctor – Hematology and Oncology – 2024
Jupiter Magazine Top Doctor – Hematology and Oncology – 2024
Castle Connolly’s #1 in Cancer Care, Florida – 2025
Community
Fellow, American College of Physicians
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Hematology
Pharmacy and Therapeutics committee, Jupiter Medical
Center, Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center
Chairman of Medicine – Jupiter Medical Center Physician Advisory Committee – Jupiter Medical Center
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Cheryl Conforti Testimonial – Dr. Vattigunta Patient – Florida Cancer Specialists
Dr. Sumithra Vattigunta, Medical Oncologist discusses being on the cutting edge of oncology treatment advancements, including modern customized therapy options.