Summary

Dominic Raj, MD, DM, FASN is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. He is a Professor of Medicine, Biochemistry & Genetics and Biostatistics and Epidemiology. He is the Director of the Division of Renal Diseases and Hypertension at the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Dr. Raj is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians and a Fellow of the American Society of Nephrology. He has received a number of awards and recognition from various national and international institutions including the Distinguished Researcher Award from GW in 2014. During his tenure at the George Washington University, Dr. Raj expanded the research portfolio, added new clinical services and revamped the educational program. He established a number of sub-specialty clinics such as the glomerular diseases clinic, kidney stone clinic, Polycystic Kidney Disease clinic, Kidney Wellness Clinic and ultrasound clinic. He is pivotal to establishing the kidney transplant program at GW. In order to serve the community needs, he established satellite practices in Maryland and Virginia. He has been named Washington Top Doctor multiple times. During his tenure, the Division of renal Diseases and Hypertension has been named "high performing" specialty by the US and World Report. Dr. Raj has been invited as a visiting professor to a number of prestigious institutions including Harvard Medical School, Cornell University and New York University. He has chaired and spoken in multiple symposia organized by the American Society of Nephrology, International Society of Nephrology, German Society of Nephrology and European Association for the Study of Diabetes.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.3
  • 44 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Louisiana State University Program
  • 11 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

GW Kidney Disease & Hypertension - Foggy Bottom South Pavilion

2150 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 3Washington, DC 20037
Mon6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Tue6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Wed6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Thu6:00 am - 8:00 pm
Fri6:00 am - 8:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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NephrologyNephrologyNephrologyFamily Medicine
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4.3 
44 Years of Experience 73 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Washington , DCRockville , MDFalls Church , VABaltimore , MD
Med School: Madurai Medical College Med School: Universidad Nacional De Asuncion Med School: Istanbul Universitesi Tip Fakultesi
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dominic Raj

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dominic Raj has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dominic Raj has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
  • Chronic Renal Disease
  • Dialysis
  • End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
  • Hemodialysis
  • Kidney Biopsy
  • Urinalysis

Certifications, License, & Education

44 Years Experience

Dominic Raj holds an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Louisiana State University Program.

Medical School

Graduated from Madurai Medical College in 1982.

NPI Number

Dominic Raj's NPI number is 1043231285.

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Dominic Raj is affiliated with The George Washington University Hospital.
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