Summary

Dr. Rajaratnam Skantharaja specializes in thoracic surgery and cardiovascular surgery, bringing over five decades of surgical expertise to patient care. They earned their medical degree from the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland School of Medicine and have dedicated 54 years to advancing surgical treatment. Dr. Skantharaja is fluent in English and Chinese, allowing them to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Skantharaja practices at multiple respected facilities including Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center, Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto, and Stanislaus Surgical Hospital in Modesto, California. They focus on treating coronary artery disease and heart-related conditions, with particular expertise in caring for women with coronary artery disease. Their surgical skills include coronary artery bypass graft procedures, minimally-invasive heart surgery, and off-pump bypass surgery techniques that can reduce recovery time for patients.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 54 years of experience
  • speaks English, Chinese
  • Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of Medicine
  • 2 specialties
  • 6 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Briggsmore Specialty Center

1409 E Briggsmore AveModesto, CA 95355
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr Rajaratnam Skantharaja, MDDr. Brian Junghyun YooDr. Frank Robert KennedyDr. Bo Gu
Thoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic SurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
54 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 42 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Chinese
Modesto , CAModesto , CAFrench Camp , CATurlock , CA
Med School: Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of Medicine Med School: Boston University School Of Medicine Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California Med School: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
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Medical Specialties

Dr Rajaratnam Skantharaja has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr Rajaratnam Skantharaja has the following 6 areas of expertise

  • Aneurysm
  • Cardiovascular Surgery
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Diabetes Complications
  • Varicose Veins
  • Vascular Malformations

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

Dr Rajaratnam Skantharaja holds an active medical license in the state of California.

Medical License

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

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Royal College Of Surgeons In Ireland School Of Medicine in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr Skantharaja's NPI number is 1154542298.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which hospitals is Dr Rajaratnam Skantharaja affiliated with?
Dr Rajaratnam Skantharaja is affiliated with Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center, Doctors Medical Center Of Modesto, and Stanislaus Surgical Hospital Llc.
Does Dr Rajaratnam Skantharaja accept my insurance?
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What languages does Dr Rajaratnam Skantharaja speak?
Dr Rajaratnam Skantharaja speaks English and Chinese.
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