Regional Cancer Care Associates in Sparta
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Office in Sparta
  • Areas of Practice:
  • Oncology / Hematology

Regional Cancer Care Associates

About Us

At Regional Cancer Care Associates (RCCA), patients with any type of cancer or blood disorder have access to cutting-edge care delivered by one of the nation’s largest oncology and hematology networks. Our team offers advanced diagnostics, innovative treatments, clinical trials, and second opinions—all tailored to each patient’s unique needs.

With over 24 locations across New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and the Washington, D.C. area, RCCA provides convenient, personalized care close to home. Our specialists work closely to create individualized treatment plans for every type and stage of cancer, from leukemia and lymphoma to lung cancer and sarcoma.

Wherever you are in your journey, RCCA is here with the expertise, technology, and compassion to help you move forward. Learn more about becoming a patient today.

Our Doctors

Jumana Chatiwala, MD

Dr. Chatiwala is a board-certified medical oncologist and hematologist with over 16 years of experience, including more than seven years serving patients in Sussex County. Her clinical focus includes gastrointestinal, breast, gynecologic, and genitourinary cancers, as well as lymphoma and blood disorders. She is affiliated with Newton Medical Center and St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center, where she is also involved in cancer research.

Dr. Chatiwala earned her medical degree from MS University in India and completed her residency and fellowship in hematology and oncology at St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center. She later served for five years as faculty in the center’s fellowship program.

She is a member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, and American Medical Association. Dr. Chatiwala has received numerous honors, including multiple Jersey’s Best Magazine Top Doctor and Exceptional Women in Medicine awards. She is fluent in English, Hindi, and Gujarati.

Education & Training
  • Maharaja Sayajirao University
  • St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
Board Certifications
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
  • Newton Medical Center
  • St. Joseph’s Regional Medical Center
Honors and Awards
  • Jersey’s Best Magazine Top Doctor (2018-2022)
  • Jersey’s Best Magazine Top Doctor for Cancer (2018, 2021, 2022)
  • Exceptional Women in Medicine (2020- 2022)
  • NJ Top Doctor 2025
Professional Memberships
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Society of Hematology
  • American Medical Association

May Abdo-Matkiwsky, DO

Dr. Abdo-Matkiwsky has been caring for patients in the Sussex County community for over 15 years and remains actively involved in local fundraising efforts and public school initiatives. She holds medical licenses in both New Jersey and New York and has authored several peer-reviewed publications.

Dr. Abdo-Matkiwsky serves as an adjunct professor of hematology/oncology at Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine and leads the Tumor Board at Newton Medical Center. She is deeply involved in breast cancer research and regularly enrolls patients in clinical trials.

Education & Training
  • New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine
  • University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
  • Beth Israel Medical Center

     

Board Certifications
  • American Board of Internal Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
  • Newton Medical Center
  • Hackettstown Medical Center
  • Saint Clare’s Hospital
Honors and Awards
  • America’s Most Honored Doctor in 2021
  • Exceptional Women In Medicine: 2020
  • Jersey’s Best Magazine Top Doctors: 2018, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Jersey’s Best – Top Doctors for Cancer: 2018, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • Jersey’s Best – Top Doctors for Women’s Health: 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
  • People’s Choice Award in 2012
  • NJ Top Doctor 2025
Professional Memberships
  • American Society of Clinical Oncology
  • American Society of Hematology
  • Cancer Committee, co-chair, Newtown Medical Center
  • Sussex/Warren Regional Task Force on Breast Cancer for the past 10 years
Our Services

At Regional Cancer Care Associates, we know that fighting cancer requires strength, compassion, and personalized care. That’s why we create customized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s diagnosis and needs.

If you’ve recently been diagnosed, our expert oncologists are here to guide you.

Our Office
Phone: (973) 726-0005
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
Dr. Chatiwala is an amazing doctor. She really listens to her patients and explains things to them so that they can understand what is going on. I highly recommend her. She is a caring doctor who really wants what is best for her patients.
Cheryl Panian
I have been a patient of Dr. Matkiwsky’s for many years now..and i can say she really makes you feel like you are in this together. She is kind..compassionate and very knowledgeable in her field. We are in the “maintenance” stage of my cancer..remission with yearly scans and check ups! I couldn’t have gone through this journey without her and her wonderful staff. I would highly recommend this office!
Mary Sciarrotta

Everyone from the receptionist office, the lab office infusion doctors and maintenance. Staff is totally on board. I feel like a patient not a number when I am there. Questions are answered Rather promptly phone support is there doctors show a compassionate positive intelligent means to my recovery. I only wish I can do more for the staff as they do for me thank you so much, everyone.

Joe Carbone