Summary

Dr. Rakesh Sindhi is a surgeon who has dedicated 47 years to advancing surgical care. He earned his medical degree from Armed Forces Medical College and completed his surgical training through residencies at Tufts Medical Center in 1993 and Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in 1988. Dr. Sindhi further specialized through a fellowship at University of Nebraska College of Medicine in 1995. He maintains board certification in surgery from the American Board of Surgery and communicates with patients in both English and Hindi.

Dr. Sindhi practices at UVA Health locations in Charlottesville, Virginia, and maintains an affiliation with UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. His surgical expertise includes treating patients with complex conditions such as abnormal weight loss and HIV-related weight loss. He performs comprehensive metabolic panels and pathology tests as part of his diagnostic approach to patient care. Patients have given Dr. Sindhi an average rating of 4.0 for his surgical services.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 47 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Hindi
  • University of Nebraska College of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Rakesh K Sindhi has 2 locations

UVA Health University Medical Center

1215 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908
Mon12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Wed12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Fri12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm
Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

UVA Health Transplant Center

1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 1Charlottesville, VA 22903
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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47 Years of Experience 53 Years of Experience 60 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Hindi
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Med School: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates Med School: University Of Rochester School Of Medicine & Dentistry Med School: COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS Med School: OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rakesh K Sindhi

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Empire Plan
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Gateway Health
  • Gateway Health - Medicaid
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Univera Healthcare
  • UPMC Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rakesh K Sindhi has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rakesh K Sindhi has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • General Surgery
  • Pediatrics
  • Transplant Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

47 Years Experience

BOARD CERTIFICATIONS

American Board of Surgery

Surgery

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Florida, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Nebraska College of Medicine1995

Residency

Tufts Medical Center1993
Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center1988

Medical School

Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates
Armed Forces Medical CollegeGraduated in 1979

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Dr. Rakesh Sindhi is affiliated with Upmc Childrens Hospital Of Pittsburgh.
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Dr. Rakesh Sindhi's office is located at 1215 Lee St, Charlottesville, VA, 22908.
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