Dr. Vinod Sancheti, MD

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Get to know Internist Dr. Vinod Sancheti, who serves patients in New Jersey.

Specializing in the geriatrics population in ocean county, Dr. Sancheti is a dedicated internist with over 25 years of experience in his field. He is in private practice with offices in Lakehurst and Toms River, New Jersey. His services range from comprehensive medical history and physical examination to cholesterol screening, electrocardiogram, thyroid function tests, and more. 

“It is our mission to provide responsible high quality patient care for adults and geriatric population in an environment of compassion and respect for patients by our team. We are equipped to deal with whatever problem a patient brings – no matter how common or rare, or how simple or complex. We are specially trained to solve puzzling diagnostic problems and can handle severe chronic illnesses and situations where several different illnesses may strike at the same time” as stated on his website. 

In affiliation with multiple hospitals in the area, Dr. Sancheti is one of 124 doctors at Community Medical Center and one of 78 at Monmouth Medical Center, Southern Campus who specialize in internal medicine. He is also the Medical Director of skilled nursing facilities, including Atlantic Coast Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Hampton Ridge Healthcare & Rehabilitation, AristaCare Manchester, AristaCare Whiting, Green Acres Manor, and Holiday Care Center.

The doctor’s acclaimed career in medicine began after he earned his medical degree from Dr. Sampurnanand Medical College in India in 1989. Upon relocating to the United States, he went on to serve his internship and residency in internal medicine at Jersey Shore University Medical Center in 1996 and 1998, respectively. 

A member of the Medical Society of New Jersey, Dr. Sancheti is board-certified in internal medicine and geriatric medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.

Internal medicine is the medical specialty dealing with the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of adult diseases. Physicians specializing in internal medicine are called internists. They manage and prevent common and complex diseases by providing comprehensive care and promoting overall well-being.

Having won numerous accolades, Dr. Sancheti is the recipient of Patients’ Choice Award (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2020), Top 10 Doctor – Metro Area (2014), Top 10 Doctor – City (2014), Top 10 Doctor – State (2014), On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2017, 2018, 2020), and Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2017, 2018, 2020). 

On a more personal note, he speaks English, Gujarati, and Hindi.

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