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Veli Bakalov

Veli Bakalov, MD

Sarcoma and Connective Tissue Medical OncologyThoracic Medical OncologyHematology Oncology

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Highlights

Languages

  • Ukrainian
  • Russian
  • Turkish
  • English

Gender

Male

Affiliations

  • Cooper University Hospital

About Veli Bakalov

Title

Hematologist/Medical Oncologist

Cooper Medical School of Rowan University Titles

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Selected Publications

Jayakrishnan T, Haag A, Mealy S, Minich C, Attah A, Turk M, Alrifai N, Alhuneafat L, Khoury F, Nasrullah A, Wedgeworth P, Mosley M, Vashistha K, Bakalov V, Chaturvedi A, Sangli S. Novel Coronavirus Infection (COVID-19) Related Thrombotic and Bleeding Complications in Critically Ill Patients: Experience from an Academic Medical Center. J Clin Med. 2021 Nov 30;10(23):5652. doi: 10.3390/jcm10235652. PMID: 34884354; PMCID: PMC8658413."

Jayakrishnan T, Nasrullah A, Wedgeworth P, Mosley M, Haag A, Vashistha K, Mealy S, Khoury F, Bakalov V, Chaturvedi A, Manzi S, Kapetanos A. Admission Characteristics and Mortality Risk Among Patients Hospitalized with COVID-19. Infect Dis Clin Pract (Baltim Md). 2021 Sep;29(5):e332-e333. doi: 10.1097/IPC.0000000000001050. Epub 2021 Jun 25. PMID: 34539167; PMCID: PMC8436812."

Nasrullah A, Jayakrishnan T, Wedgeworth P, Mosley M, Vashistha K, Haag A, Bakalov V, Chaturvedi A, Manzi S, Kapetanos A. Characteristics and Outcomes of COVID-19 Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units in a Large Health System in Western Pennsylvania. Cureus. 2021 Jul 22;13(7):e16552. doi: 10.7759/cureus.16552. PMID: 34430159; PMCID: PMC8379706."

Shaikh PM, Singh SA, Alite F, Vargo JA, Emami B, Wu MJ, Jacobson G, Bakalov V, Small W Jr, Dahshan B, Weir J, Renz PB, Harkenrider MM. Radiation Toxicity in Patients With Collagen Vascular Disease: A Meta-Analysis of Case-Control Studies. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys. 2021 Dec 1;111(5):1214-1226. doi: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2021.08.006. Epub 2021 Aug 19. PMID: 34418468."

Bakalov V, Jayakrishnan TT, Abel S, Hilton C, Rusia B, Wegner RE. The use of adjuvant radiation therapy in male breast cancer and its impact on outcomes. Cancer Treat Res Commun. 2021;27:100359. doi: 10.1016/j.ctarc.2021.100359. Epub 2021 Mar 22. PMID: 33812181.

Departments

Hematology and Medical Oncology

Programs & Centers

MD Anderson Cancer Center at Cooper
Head and Neck Cancer Center
Lung Cancer Center

Practice Group :

Cooper University Physicians

Locations

    • 900 Centennial Blvd., Building 1, Suite M, Voorhees, NJ 08043
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Education and Training

Education

  • Fellowship: Allegheny Health Network, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2023
  • Residency: Allegheny Health Network, Internal Medicine, 2020
  • Medical School: Ondokuz Mayis Universitesi, 2013

Board Certifications

  • Medical Oncology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2023
  • Hematology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2022
  • Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2020

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna Better Health Medicaid HMO
  • Aetna Dental Health
  • Aetna First Health (Coventry)
  • Aetna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Aetna Medicare
  • Aetna Quality Health
  • Aetna Whole Health
  • Aetna Workers Comp
  • AmeriHealth Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • AmeriHealth HMO/PPO/POS
  • AmeriHealth Medicare
  • AmeriHealth Value Network
  • Braven Health Medicare
  • Cigna Evernorth Behavioral Health
  • Cigna HMO/PPO/POS
  • Cigna Medicare
  • Cigna One Health
  • Clover Health Medicare PPO
  • Consumer Health Network Workers Comp
  • Fidelis Care Medicaid HMO
  • First MCO Group Health
  • First MCO Workers Comp
  • Galaxy Health Network Group Health
  • Galaxy Health Network Workers Comp
  • Guardian
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey HMO/PPO
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey Omnia
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey State Benefit Plans
  • Horizon NJ Health Medicaid HMO
  • Horizon NJ Health NJ Family Kidcare
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage Medicare PPO
  • Humana Military Prime
  • Humana Military Standard
  • Humana Military TriCare
  • Independence Blue Cross Comp Services (Workers Comp)
  • Independence Blue Cross IBC PPO
  • Independence Blue Cross Keystone Healthplan East
  • Independence Blue Cross Medicare
  • Independence Blue Cross Personal Choice
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare HMO
  • Jefferson Health Plans Medicare PPO
  • Liberty Mutual Auto
  • Liberty Mutual Workers Comp
  • Longevity Health Plan Medicare PPO I-SNP
  • Magellan Behavioral Health
  • MagnaCare Auto
  • MagnaCare Group Health
  • MagnaCare Workers Comp
  • Medicaid (NJ)
  • Medicare
  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • NJ Manufacturers Auto
  • NJ Manufacturers Workers Comp
  • Prime Health Services Auto/Workers Comp
  • Prime Health Services Group Health
  • QualCare Emblem Health
  • QualCare HMO/PPO
  • QualCare Workers Comp
  • Railroad Medicare
  • Three Rivers Contigo
  • Three Rivers Devon
  • United Behavioral Health Group Health
  • United Behavioral Health Medicaid
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare
  • United Behavioral Health Optum
  • United Healthcare AARP
  • United Healthcare Community Plan Medicaid HMO
  • United Healthcare Community Plan NJ Family Kidcare
  • United Healthcare Dental
  • United Healthcare Dual Complete D-SNP
  • United Healthcare Group Health
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare Medicare
  • United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
  • US Family Health Plan
  • VA Community Care Network
  • WellCare Medicare
  • Wellpoint Medicaid HMO
  • Wellpoint Medicare

Ratings & Reviews

4.8 out of 5

236 ratings, 63 reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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  • Reviewed on 6/2/2026

    The Doctor was very knowledgeable and professional.

  • Reviewed on 5/2/2026

    Doctor saved my life. He was absolutely great and always explained everything to my husband and myself.

  • Reviewed on 4/22/2026

    Check out/in was very pleasantly. I love your staff ladies.

  • Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    As always, a pleasant and valuable experience.

  • Reviewed on 3/30/2026

    I like my doctor ! He's knowledgeable and cares about my needs. He explains what is going on with my health and keeps me updated about my progress

  • Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    I was extremely satisfied with my treatment

  • Reviewed on 3/25/2026

    He is the best! Takes time to explain everything.

  • Reviewed on 3/20/2026

    Very happy with sevice

  • Reviewed on 3/15/2026

    Knowledge and good communicator.

  • Reviewed on 3/13/2026

    I really enjoyed my time and experience with my doctor & the staff. They really made this time in my life less stressful and I was able to endure this process to get to the end of it without issues. I really have an appreciation for them because it helped with my ability to get thru the process up until I had surgery to correct the issue that brought me to this team. This team works hard and they have to deal with so much but they handle it so well. Thank you

  • Reviewed on 3/12/2026

    I love Dr. Bakalov. He always takes his time to answer questions I have and to thoroughly explain everything to me. He is very kind, compassionate, has a great sense of humor, nothing is too much trouble for him and is very easy to speak with. I definitely would recommend him to my family and friends.

  • Reviewed on 3/3/2026

    Doc B is a very kind and wonderful doctor! He's quiet but gets to the facts! He has my total trust! His staff members are courteous and helpful

  • Reviewed on 2/27/2026

    We left feeling so much better about my husband's decision on treatment. Dr.Bakalov was kind and informative ! He took his time to explain treatment and side effects. We couldn't ask for more. God Bless him. !

  • Reviewed on 2/23/2026

    This doctor is incredible

  • Reviewed on 2/13/2026

    Everyone from the entrance door to the reception, the nurse that came in the room first, the doctor, and even back out of the door, everyone was professional, friendly, and it was just greatly appreciated by me. I was a nervous wreck, but everyone made me feel so comfortable. And I would recommend this to my family, this doctor's office if needed be.

  • Reviewed on 2/11/2026

    Dr was fantastic. I have been in hospital and now rehab for 2 months. Has given the best explanation than any of my the doctors handling my case!!!! Great Doctor. Waited for returning appointment for over 10 minutes for while 2 of the 3 staff members were chit chatting before noticing us standing there. Then took 10 minutes to book next appointment plus needed help

  • Reviewed on 2/6/2026

    The staff and drs were amazing and professional and made me feel like family

  • Reviewed on 2/5/2026

    Yes, I think it's excellent and service very professional. I don't have any negative issue. All very, very excellent. I was recommended that doctor everywhere when I have the opportunity because that is very professional and the staff there is the same. Thank you so much and have a wonderful afternoon.

  • Reviewed on 2/1/2026

    very knowledgeable; good listener; sharp

  • Reviewed on 1/15/2026

    I was very impressed with the knowledge of the staff, the way they handled you from the moment you got there. I was also excited about Dr., and I don't want to mutilate his last name, so you know who I'm speaking of, but his knowledge and the thorough way that he questioned me about the issues that I was having, how we were going to handle it, and the steps we were going to go to seek out what was going on with me. He made me feel reassured that we will find an answer and that I will not continue to go on wondering what's going on with my body. That made me feel very reassured that there is an answer on the horizon and I will start to feel better sooner than later. I love that. I don't get that a lot of times when I'm going to doctors. Thank you for asking.

  • Reviewed on 1/13/2026

    Excellent service.

  • Reviewed on 1/12/2026

    I very much appreciate the thorough explanation of my health issues and in answering of my questions.

  • Reviewed on 1/10/2026

    I appreciate the doctor's time he took to explain to me what was going on and to treat me as an individual because it is important no matter what age you are that they take in consideration that you may know or you are aware of what's going on. So being treated as an individual person and taking complete service giving complete service to me made me feel important as that patient they served.

  • Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    At a time when I feel like my head is spinning with information I wish I never had to hear, everyone connected with my case have been very supportive and patient with my questions and confusion. I'm happy I have this team to help me through this difficult time. They're the best!

  • Reviewed on 1/8/2026

    My provider was very helpful to making sure I understood everything going on. He explained everything in a way that was easy to understand. He is a very caring doctor.

  • Reviewed on 12/31/2025

    Very nice

  • Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    We are always satisfied with all the professional help that Dr. Bakalov gives us and also the staff is very courteous and very helpful. And we would recommend Dr. Bakalov to, we have already, to many of our friends. He's wonderful. Thank you.

  • Reviewed on 12/19/2025

    Everyone from the valet to the receptionist to the doctors to check out was a very good experience

  • Reviewed on 12/3/2025

    During my entire time with MD Anderson, every employee from receptionist to doctor showed complete respect and genuine understanding for my illness and how I felt on a daily basis. All symptoms described were treated without a 2nd thought as well as my emotional well being being understood and cared for

  • Reviewed on 12/2/2025

    I have been a patient at MD Anderson and Voorhees for over two years and I completed my treatment and I am starting my treatment again because my cancer has spread. So I am thrilled that I am able to be treated at MD Anderson. I absolutely love my doctors. I can't say enough about them and everyone there is so sweet and they take such good care of me. I really do appreciate it. So I have nothing bad to say about MD Anderson and I would recommend and I do recommend anybody that is sick that that's where they should be going. So keep up the good work and I have another six months treatment so you will be seeing a lot.

  • Reviewed on 11/27/2025

    Everyone i came across was extremely professional and compassionate. I was given a diagnosis of cancer but the doctor made sure I completely understood the process and situation.

  • Reviewed on 11/24/2025

    All the cooper doctor have been very concerned and are determined to find ot what is wrong

  • Reviewed on 11/19/2025

    I just want to thank you for getting me into an appointment quickly and my next appointment is going to be in Cape McCords, which is a very positive thing for me. I'm only a half hour away. You have a wonderful day. God bless.

  • Reviewed on 11/17/2025

    Dr. B. Was easy to speak to. Very knowledgeable about my rare cancer. Made me feel at ease and answered all the questions I had.

  • Reviewed on 11/4/2025

    He's an awsum doctor.. he gave me amazing vibes .. He treated me like a person not a number.. he did not rush me out .. he took he's time to explain my medical issues.. The nurse that took care of me was so kind n the young man that took my blood was sooo nice! !U guys have a wonderful team.. God bless every single 1.. oh the receptionist was also very kind.. From the time I walked in it was nothing but amazing vibes.. Thank u all for ur kindness..

  • Reviewed on 11/3/2025

    You did very good.

  • Reviewed on 10/31/2025

    Dr. Bakalov is an excellent physician. He is caring, communicates well and answers all my questions. He is very thorough and goes through my chart, labs etc with me very carefully.

  • Reviewed on 10/29/2025

    Explained everything from soup to nuts ! ! !

  • Reviewed on 10/15/2025

    Love the Dr called me after normal working hours

  • Reviewed on 10/5/2025

    Everyone is truly since and vert professional

  • Reviewed on 10/4/2025

    I felt Dr Bakalov was very reassuring regarding my health issues.

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    I had a wonderful experience. My provider was informative, personable-made sure I understood everything and made me feel comfortable. He also has a great sense of humor. I struggle with anxiety but the overall experience kept my anxiety at bay.

  • Reviewed on 10/2/2025

    Excellent, thank you.

  • Reviewed on 9/27/2025

    Everyone in the whole building is very nice. They treat you with respect.

  • Reviewed on 9/18/2025

    All staff members were friendly and polite and respectful

  • Reviewed on 9/16/2025

    Good service

  • Reviewed on 8/22/2025

    It was a great experience. Dr. Baklov is a very pleasant, he not only gets the medical information from the patient about every possible but goes into detail and explains very thoroughly.He indeed is an excellent doctor.

  • Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    I cannot express enough how grateful I am for the care I've received at Dr. Bakalov's office. From the moment I walk in, I am greeted by a friendly and professional staff who treat me like I am the only patient in the office. Dr. Bakalov's professionalism is extraordinary. He is attentive, patient, and genuinely cares about his patients' well-being. His bedside manners are exceptional; he takes the time to listen and makes me feel valued not just as a patient but as a person. What truly stands out is how he has a unique ability to calm my nerves and reassure me, making me feel that everything is going to be okay. It's evident that he is dedicated to providing not just medical care but also emotional support. I highly recommend Dr. Bakalov and his wonderful staff to anyone seeking compassionate and professional care. Thank you for everything! I am forever grateful!

  • Reviewed on 8/3/2025

    I look forward to my appointments with Dr Bakalov. He always trys to answer my questions at my level of understanding.

  • Reviewed on 7/30/2025

    First time meeting doctor. He had a very nice bedside manner. I thought everything went well although the wait in the examining room seemed a little long.

  • Reviewed on 7/29/2025

    He is very detailed and spends time and understands and communicates and advocated for me with the insurance. High quality care as a provider. I am happy.

  • Reviewed on 7/23/2025

    He thoroughly explained all procedures. Very courteous and professinal.

  • Reviewed on 7/19/2025

    Friendly, professional and caring

  • Reviewed on 7/13/2025

    What a comfort it was.

  • Reviewed on 7/3/2025

    Dr. Bakalov was very courteous and kind. He explained everything carefully and allowed time for questions. He never rushed. I felt very comfortable and confident that I was receiving the best care.

  • Reviewed on 6/29/2025

    Very good appointment no problem at all.

  • Reviewed on 6/28/2025

    Dr. Bakalov is an excellent doctor. Caring and very informative

  • Reviewed on 6/21/2025

    First time meeting provider wa very caring .

  • Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Amazed at how well all staff members treat me. So grateful for Dr Bacalov, his dedication to his patients is very impressive and sincere. I genuinely trust him totally. Sincerely, Dan

  • Reviewed on 6/17/2025

    Excellent Doctor with tons of knowledge and proper treatment of my case! He was clear and professional during my visit

  • Reviewed on 4/14/2025

    Dr. Bakolov is a very good doctor.

  • Reviewed on 2/13/2025

    Everyone is so kind and helpful! Always explaining each step and asking if you need anything!! So glad I was recommended this facility and feel like I got the best doctor for my treatment. He is very informative and always asked how we r doing especially my husband!

  • Reviewed on 1/8/2025

    Dr. & staff were wonderful to me ! !