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Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD

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(2053 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College (2000)

Professional interests include: pyeloplasty (renal pelvis reconstruction), phimosis, benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), and more.

1420 Beverly Road Suite 100
McLean, VA 22101

(703) 228-7070

Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD is an urologist in Washington, DC specializing in urology (urinary tract disease). He graduated from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in 2000 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Health.

Office Locations

3800 Reservoir Road, NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center 3rd Floor
Washington, DC 20007

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MedStar Health

5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 950
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(301) 652-7872

1-877-625-1478

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MedStar Health

1420 Beverly Road Suite 100
McLean, VA 22101

(703) 228-7070

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Some issues Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD can help you with:

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (Enlarged Prostate)

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a noncancerous condition in which the prostate gland becomes enlarged. BPH affects about half of men between the ages of 50 and 60, and approximately 80% of men over 80. As the prostate grows in size, it can press down on the tube where urine flows out of the body (the urethra) and cause urinary problems.

Medication can relieve mild to moderate symptoms of BPH, such as frequent urination, incomplete bladder emptying, a weak urine stream, and straining while urinating. However, other forms of treatment may be more appropriate if an individual has pain with urination, frequent urinary tract infections, or is unable to urinate. The size of the prostate and the severity of their symptoms will determine the type of treatment they need. If the prostate is not very large, doctors will likely recommend a transurethral procedure. This minimally invasive technique involves the insertion of a scope into the urethra. The most common transurethral procedures for BPH are:

Transurethral incision of the prostate or TUIP, where the surgeon uses the scope to make small cuts in the area of the prostate that meets the bladder. These cuts will open up the pathway for urine and allow it to flow with more ease.
Transurethral needle ablation or TUNA, where needles are inserted through the scope and into the prostate. The needles use radiofrequency waves to destroy excess prostate tissue.
Laser prostate ablation, where lasers pass through the scope to melt away the part of the prostate causing urine blockage.
Transurethral resection of the prostate or TURP, where the inside of the prostate is trimmed and removed one tiny piece at a time using the scope.

If the prostate is too big for a transurethral procedure, an individual may need a simple prostatectomy, which can be done in one of three ways: laparoscopic, robotic, or open. During a laparoscopic simple prostatectomy, a surgeon makes several small incisions on the belly. Then they insert a long tube with a camera into one of the cuts and surgical instruments into the others. Using the camera to see inside the belly, they carefully removes the enlarged part of the prostate. Robotic simple prostatectomy uses the same techniques as the laparoscopic method, but the surgery is done with the help of a robot. For men with very large prostates, open simple prostatectomy may be the best treatment option. This surgery differs from the other approaches in that it requires a much larger incision.

Most transurethral treatments for BPH, like TUIP, TUNA, and laser prostate ablation, are done in the doctor's office or outpatient surgery center. TURP and simple prostatectomy, however, need to be performed in the hospital and require an average stay of one to three days. Patients should wait a week before doing any strenuous activities after a TUIP, TUNA, or laser prostate ablation, and about four to six weeks after a TURP or simple prostatectomy. Although these treatments improve BPH symptoms for most patients, it is important to be aware of the risks involved, such as urine control issues, tightening of the urethra, and erectile dysfunction.

Hydrocele

A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle that causes swelling in the scrotum. Hydroceles are common in newborns; they develop when the fluid in the sac surrounding each testicle does not get absorbed before birth. Hydroceles in newborns often disappear on their own during the first year of life. They are rare in adults, but when they occur, they are usually caused by injury, infection, or swelling in the scrotum, testicle, or epididymis, which is a coiled tube behind each testicle.

Hydroceles are typically painless, and surgical repair or removal, called hydrocelectomy, is only necessary if they continue to grow. In a hydrocelectomy, the surgeon makes an incision in or near the scrotum and uses suction to drain the fluid. The sac that contained the fluid may be cut and removed as well, or it may be stitched onto the back of the testis and epididymis, before the incision is closed.

This procedure may be done at an outpatient facility, so a hospital stay is usually not required. Normal activities can be resumed a few days following surgery, but exercise and other strenuous activities should be avoided for about two to four weeks.

Kidney Stones

Kidney stones are hard deposits that form in the kidneys, made up of minerals that are normally present in urine. They can vary in size, from as small as a grain of sand to as large as a nickel, occasionally even larger. Sometimes they lodge in the kidney, and sometimes they break free and make their way out through the urinary tract, which can be extremely painful.

Kidney stones can be smooth or jagged and are yellow to brown in color. They are mostly comprised of the minerals calcium, oxalate, and phosphorus. Examining the stones to see what they are made of can show what caused the stone to be formed in the first place. For example, a stone made of mostly calcium, which is the most common type, can happen any time the urine becomes too concentrated due to dehydration or a blockage in the kidney. A uric acid stone forms when acid levels in the urine get too high, usually due to excessive consumption of animal protein such as meat and fish. A struvite stone is a sign of certain infections, and a cystine stone can be due to a genetic disorder that raises the risk of kidney stones.

The most common symptom of kidney stones is pain, either in the back or lower abdomen, or severe pain when urinating. There may also be blood in the urine. Treatment for kidney stones depends on how large the stone is. Very small stones can pass out of the body on their own, and they do not require treatment other than drinking adequate water and taking pain killers. Larger stones need to be broken apart and removed. The main treatment options are:

Shock wave lithotripsy, which uses sound wave vibrations to break apart the stone
Percutaneous nephrolithotomy, or the use of a very tiny tool (like a wire inserted through the back) to break apart and remove the stone
Ureteroscopy, a thin tube inserted through the urethra and bladder to the stone, where tiny tools can grasp the stone and remove

People who have had one kidney stone are at risk of developing another. To reduce this risk, patients are given instructions specific to the type of stone they developed. Generally the instructions will include drinking more water to dilute the urine, but it may also involve lowering sodium intake or eating less meat.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

laser prostate surgery

minimally invasive procedures

minimally invasive prostate surgery

prostate ablation

urologic procedures

In 2023, Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD performed more laser prostate surgery, minimally invasive procedures, minimally invasive prostate surgery, prostate ablation, and urologic procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within District of Columbia.

Top 25%

By Volume:

cystoscopy

diagnostic cystoscopy

By Affordability:

uroflowmetry

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within District of Columbia, Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD performed more cystoscopy, and diagnostic cystoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for uroflowmetry that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD treated as an urologist in Washington, DC during 2012 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hormone therapy and minor procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	544
foreign body removal	13
hormone therapy	25
hospital care	16
implant surgery	11
inpatient care	16
minimally invasive procedures	87
minor procedures	23
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	363

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD treated as an urologist in Washington, DC during 2013 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	13
catheterization	20
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	528
hormone therapy	29
injections	12
minimally invasive procedures	55
minor procedures	19
stent placement (stenting)	16
urologic procedures	372

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	149
Black	159
Hispanic	15
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	186
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	24
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD in 2013

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD treated as an urologist in Washington, DC during 2014 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, injections and stent placement (stenting).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	501
hospital care	15
injections	23
inpatient care	15
minimally invasive procedures	49
stent placement (stenting)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	16
urologic procedures	301
vascular procedures	16

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	318
Female	58

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	163
Black	179
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	194
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	28
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD in 2014

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD treated as an urologist in Washington, DC during 2015 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hormone therapy and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD for Medicare patients.

anorectal procedures	12
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	742
hormone therapy	38
hospital care	18
injections	16
inpatient care	18
minimally invasive procedures	73
minor procedures	18
urologic procedures	508

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	800
Female	200

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	460
Black	460
Hispanic	32
Asian	22
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	512
From 75 to 84	284
85 and over	74
Less than 65	130

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD in 2015

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	12
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD treated as an urologist in Washington, DC during 2016 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hormone therapy and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	668
foreign body removal	11
hormone therapy	38
hospital care	23
injections	12
inpatient care	23
minimally invasive procedures	98
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
urologic procedures	446
vascular procedures	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	363
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	211
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	225
From 75 to 84	133
85 and over	37
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	30

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD treated as an urologist in Washington, DC during 2017 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, hormone therapy and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	29
anorectal procedures	12
diagnostic procedures	31
doctor visit	838
foreign body removal	11
hormone therapy	44
hospital care	16
injections	17
inpatient care	16
lab tests	26
laser treatment	29
minimally invasive procedures	161
minor procedures	19
potassium test	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
urologic procedures	822
vascular procedures	12

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	426
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	240
Black	200
Hispanic	28
Asian	16
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	169
85 and over	34
Less than 65	55

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	28

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD treated as an urologist in Washington, DC during 2018 were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and hormone therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	24
catheterization	46
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	900
foreign body removal	13
hormone therapy	61
hospital care	17
injections	19
inpatient care	17
lab tests	260
laser treatment	38
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	14
minimally invasive procedures	192
minor procedures	16
potassium test	30
stent placement (stenting)	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
urologic procedures	945
vascular procedures	15

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	475
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	260
Black	220
Hispanic	25
Asian	26
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	54
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	13
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD treated as an urologist in Washington, DC during 2019 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	45
anorectal procedures	17
diagnostic procedures	40
doctor visit	839
hormone therapy	43
hospital care	43
inpatient care	43
lab tests	160
laser treatment	45
minimally invasive procedures	180
minor procedures	23
potassium test	11
stent placement (stenting)	13
urologic procedures	976

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	535
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	293
Black	251
Hispanic	21
Asian	25
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	210
85 and over	52
Less than 65	58

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD in 2019

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	30
Dementia	12
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD treated as an urologist in Washington, DC during 2020 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	29
anorectal procedures	11
diagnostic procedures	26
doctor visit	836
foreign body removal	13
hormone therapy	31
hospital care	26
injections	12
inpatient care	26
lab tests	165
laser treatment	40
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	11
minimally invasive procedures	216
minor procedures	15
potassium test	13
stent placement (stenting)	30
urologic procedures	889

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	526
Female	46

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	283
Black	213
Hispanic	16
Asian	34
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	211
85 and over	54
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD treated as an urologist in Washington, DC during 2021 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	92
cryotherapy	18
diagnostic procedures	36
doctor visit	995
foreign body removal	22
hormone therapy	25
hospital care	33
inpatient care	33
lab tests	165
laser treatment	101
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	20
minimally invasive procedures	325
minor procedures	25
stent placement (stenting)	20
urologic procedures	1274

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	662
Female	57

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	387
Black	220
Hispanic	30
Asian	40
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	339
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	69
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	34
Dementia	11
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD treated as an urologist in Washington, DC during 2022 were urologic procedures, minimally invasive procedures, lab tests and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD for Medicare patients.

ablation	64
anorectal procedures	13
diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	1041
foreign body removal	11
hormone therapy	18
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
lab tests	199
laser treatment	66
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	19
minimally invasive procedures	292
minor procedures	19
potassium test	15
stent placement (stenting)	19
urologic procedures	1376

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	687
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	406
Black	215
Hispanic	26
Asian	37
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	87
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	29

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD treated as an urologist in Washington, DC were urologic procedures, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and laser treatment.

ablation	47
anorectal procedures	13
catheterization	33
cryotherapy	18
diagnostic procedures	30
doctor visit	766
foreign body removal	13
hormone therapy	35
hospital care	24
implant surgery	11
injections	15
inpatient care	24
lab tests	162
laser treatment	53
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	16
minimally invasive procedures	157
minor procedures	19
potassium test	16
stent placement (stenting)	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	13
urologic procedures	752
vascular procedures	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	463
Female	71

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	211
Asian / Pacific Islander	20
Non-Hispanic White	258
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	19
Other	19

**Age**
75 to 84	174
85 and over	46
Less than 65	55
65 to 74	258

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Dementia	9
Cancer	25

Education & Training

Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD graduated from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in 2000. He completed residency at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. He has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College (2000)

Residency: Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University (2006)

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, CareFirst EPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Better Health of Virginia, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, IH-Open POS Plus, Core Essential (HMO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, Erickson Advantage Plans, M.D. IPA (HMO), Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), POS OA, Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, Aetna Classic 5000PD, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Medicare PFFS

CIGNA Indemnity

AmeriHealth

AARP

Medicare Advantage

TriWest

Coventry National Network PPO

Highmark

Amerigroup

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

Sentara Health Plans

WellPoint

United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice)

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan

CIGNA PPO Plus

HealthyBlue PPO

Aetna Premier 200PD

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)

M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

IH-PPO

Aetna Advantage 6350PD

DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans

CareFirst EPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)

Medicare Direct

OCI Direct (HMO)

Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans

Aetna Open Choice (PPO)

OA Plus

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

IH-Network Only Plus

IH-POS

Aetna Classic 5000

Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA

CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland

Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)

IH-POS Plus

Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA

CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan

Health Services for Children with Special Needs

Choice POS II

CareFirst Blue Card Program

Choice Fund PPO

IH-EPO Plus

Aetna VA Exchange

Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)

CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced

Aetna Better Health of Virginia

Aetna Worker's Compensation Network

Options PPO Cardiac Global

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan

Aetna Advantage 5750

IH-Open HMO Option

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

Aetna Basic

CareFirst FEP Blue Focus

Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

IH-Open EPO Plus

IH-Open POS Plus

Core Essential (HMO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO

Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network

MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global

CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO

Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)

IH-Open HMO

Aetna Advantage 6350

Erickson Advantage Plans

M.D. IPA (HMO)

Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)

POS OA

Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)

IH-Open POS II

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO

Aetna Classic 5000PD

CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Aetna Student Health Insurance

Private Health Care Systems (PPO)

Choice POS

Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account

IH-Indemnity

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)

United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans

IH-HMO

IH-Open Network Only Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)

Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO

Medicare FFS

Maryland Physicians Care MCO

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

Advantra Platinum (PPO)

Aetna Better Health of Maryland

BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)

Employee Health Plan

Choice POS II Open Access

Navigate

Police and Fire Clinic

Network OA

Aetna Classic 3500

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 2053 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Washington, DC.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-14

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Dr. Bandi explained the results of my prostate surgery in plain language that I could understand. He addressed my concerns and left me hopeful that by continuing to monitor my PSA I will have control over the cancer. I also left with realistic expectations about addressing incontinence and impotence.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-05-23

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Dr. Bandi was very thorough in addressing my urology problem and providing insight along with addressing medications and overall health.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-10-07

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Dr. Bandi was super knowledgeable, addressed every question I had and was very helpful in scheduling my next visit closer to my home.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-01-20

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I appreciate all that Dr. Bandi has done to treat and address my urological issue. Great bedside manner and attentive followup care.

Overall Rating: 4.0 2022-03-11

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Would have liked a little more time and explanation of treatment and something in writing to better understand options.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-27

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Dr. Bandi is excellent. He truly cares about you, and he take his time to explain and reassure you, he is super kind.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-10-05

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Dr. Bandi as always very attentive to my concerns and provided his feedback in a well and easy to understand manner.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-09-03

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Very pleased with the doctor and his concern and recommendations. He was excellent

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-01-16

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Dr Bandi is fantastic. I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2023-08-29

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Dr. Gas a Bandi is an excellent doctor; in my humble openion

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
NeoTract Inc.	$1,217 Urolift $1,217
Lumenis, Inc	$242 $242
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation	$190 AquaBeam Robotic System $190
Rochester Medical Corporation	$167 BMD-Magic3 Catheter $93	Urology $61	MAGIC3 $13
NxThera, Inc.	$159 Rezum $159
Other	$154 XTANDI $85	LYNPARZA $23	Bard Urinary Drainage Bag $18	Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy - CRT $12	$17

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$947
Travel and Lodging	$940
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$242

Biography

Dr. Gaurav Bandi works as an urology (urinary tract disease). His areas of expertise include the following: benign prostatic hyperplasia (enlarged prostate), kidney stones, and dysuria (painful urination). He has received a 4.5 out of 5 star rating by his patients. Dr. Bandi accepts Anthem, Blue California, Coventry, and more. Dr. Bandi graduated from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College. His medical residency was performed at Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University. In addition to English, Dr. Bandi (or staff) speaks Gujarati, Hindi, and Punjabi. He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. According to Doctor.com, Dr. Bandi is currently accepting new patients at his office in Chevy Chase, MD.