Summary

Dr. Raja Shaikh, MBBS, DNB, MD, is Director of Pediatric Interventional Oncology in the Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology at Boston Children’s Hospital and an assistant professor of radiology at Harvard Medical School. He specializes in pediatric interventional radiology, with expertise in minimally invasive treatments for pediatric solid tumors, bone tumors, vascular malformations, lymphatic disorders, and fibroadipose vascular anomalies. Dr. Shaikh earned his medical degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in India and completed advanced fellowship training in body MRI, vascular and interventional radiology, and pediatric interventional radiology at the University of Arkansas, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, and Boston Children’s Hospital. Internationally recognized for his expertise in thermal ablation techniques including cryoablation, microwave ablation, and radiofrequency ablation, he is dedicated to advancing innovative, minimally invasive therapies that improve outcomes and quality of life for children with complex oncologic and vascular conditions.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Hindi
  • Pediatric Interventional Radiology - Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School - Boston, MA
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 6 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

Department of Radiology

300 Longwood AveBoston, MA 02115

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Accepts New Patients
4.6 
48 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Hindi
Boston , MABoston , MABoston , MABoston , MA
Med School: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine Med School: University College Cork School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Raja Shaikh

  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • CBA Blue
  • CDPHP
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Commonwealth Care Alliance
  • Fallon Community Health Plan (FCHP)
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Firefly Health
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health New England
  • HealthPartners
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mass General Brigham Health Plan
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Neighborhood Health Plan
  • Optum Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • Tufts Health Plan
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford

Medical Specialties

Raja Shaikh has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Raja Shaikh has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Cancer
  • CT Scan
  • MRI
  • PET Scan
  • Ultrasound
  • X-Ray

Certifications, License, & Education

Raja Shaikh holds an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts. They are board certified in Radiology by the American Board of Radiology.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Radiology by the American Board of Radiology.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Massachusetts that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Pediatric Interventional Radiology - Boston Children's Hospital/Harvard Medical School - Boston, MA in 2011, Boston Children's Hospital, Fellow:Pediatric Radiology in 2011, Vascular and Interventional Radiology - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School - Boston, MA in 2010, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Fellow:Vascular/Interventional Radiology in 2010, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR., Fellow:Magnetic Resonance Imaging in 2009, and Body MRI - University of Arkansas Medical Sciences - Little Rock, AR in 2009.

Residency

Completed their residency at Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in 2002 and KLE Hospital/Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College - Belgaum, India in 1999.

Medical School

Graduated from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, Rajiv Gandhi University Of Health Sciences.

NPI Number

Raja Shaikh's NPI number is 1477888204.

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Raja Shaikh speaks English and Hindi.
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