Dr. Raina Shivashankar, MD

Dr. Raina Shivashankar is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed her residency at the prestigious Mayo Clinic and Medical School, bringing 16 years of clinical experience to her practice. Dr. Shivashankar is fluent in Chinese and Spanish, allowing her to serve diverse patient populations throughout Philadelphia.

Dr. Shivashankar practices at multiple Jefferson Health locations across Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, including Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital. She specializes in treating inflammatory bowel conditions like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as managing colon polyps. Her expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy procedures, and she provides specialized care through infusion clinic services. Patients consistently rate Dr. Shivashankar highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0.