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Dr. Ashish Raju, MD

Accepting New Patients

(20 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vascular Surgery and General Surgery

Drexel University College of Medicine

Professional interests include: peripheral vascular disease, stroke, endovenous radiofrequency ablation (Venefit procedure), and more.

2900 LAMB CIRCLE SUITE 301
Christiansburg, VA 24073

(540) 731-7600

Dr. Ashish Raju, MD is a vascular surgeon in Christiansburg, VA specializing in vascular surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Ashish Raju, MD is affiliated with Carilion Healthcare Corporation and Carilion Clinic.

Office Locations

Address:

2900 LAMB CIRCLE SUITE 301
Christiansburg, VA 24073

Address:

1150 Holston Road
Wytheville, VA 24382

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Angiogram (Angiography)

Angiography is the use of x-rays to examine blood vessels, especially in order to identify any blocked or misshapen vessels that may cause problems. The test itself is called an angiogram. Some of the disorders that angiograms can be used to diagnose include:

Blockages and narrowing
Weakened walls and bulging, called an aneurysm
Malformations and misshapen blood vessels
Kidney artery conditions
Aorta artery conditions
Vein problems, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and blood clots or embolisms

During an angiogram, the doctor inserts a very thin, flexible tube called a catheter into a blood vessel through an opening in the groin or arm. The catheter is threaded through the body to the site of the suspected problem, where a small amount of dye is injected into the bloodstream and x-rays are taken. The dye makes the surrounding blood vessels visible via x-ray.

If necessary, certain procedures can be performed after an angiogram while the catheter is in place. Angioplasty is the use of a catheter to widen narrowed or blocked arteries. Stents are like tiny coiled springs that hold blood vessels open, and they can be placed during a catheterization. Damaged heart valves can also be repaired or replaced.

A typical angiogram takes about an hour to perform, but it may be longer if the catheterization is used to perform procedures on the blood vessels. It may be uncomfortable at times but is usually not painful. Afterwards, patients may be monitored for up to six hours to make sure any bleeding from the insertion site has stopped. They are given fluids to help flush the dye from their body. For a day or two after an angiogram it is important for patients to drink plenty of fluids and keep strenuous activity to a minimum.

Stroke

A stroke is a medical emergency that occurs when a blood vessel supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain is ruptured or blocked. The brain cannot function without a steady supply of oxygen and nutrients, so when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted, even for a brief moment, brain cells begin to die. When a sufficient number of brain cells die, the brain itself can no longer function, meaning that strokes are very dangerous. Strokes can result in impaired movement, speech, cognitive ability, the impairment of important physical functions, and even death.

Anyone can have a stroke, regardless of age and health. Strokes are known to happen at random. However, certain conditions and behaviors can increase one's risk of stroke over time.

Risk factors for stroke include:

Heart disease
Older age
Smoking
Diabetes
High blood pressure
High blood cholesterol and lipids

There are two main types of stroke: ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke. Ischemic stroke occurs more commonly and is when a blood vessel in the brain becomes blocked. Blockages are caused by blood clots and built-up plaque (deposits of fat and cholesterol), which leads to atherosclerosis, a condition where the blood vessels narrow and harden. The resultant restricted blood flow may lead to an ischemic stroke by blocking essential oxygen to the brain, causing the heart to exert more effort to pump blood.

Hemorrhagic stroke occurs when a blood vessel in or around the brain ruptures. The burst vessel leaks blood into surrounding brain tissue, causing irreparable brain damage.

Hemorrhagic strokes are less common and may occur from head injuries, brain aneurysms, brain tumors, and bleeding disorders, amongst other conditions.

Both ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes require immediate medical treatment. Medical intervention can prevent severe and life-threatening brain damage. Signs of stroke include:

-Disorientation or confusion

-Difficulty speaking

-Difficulty walking

-Impaired vision

-Weakness in the face, legs, or arms

-Severe headaches

When someone suspected of having a stroke reaches the hospital, the patient will usually receive a CT or other scan that provides an image of the brain. The scan results can reveal clotted or leaking blood in the brain. Physical exams, neurological exams, and blood tests may also be used to check for blood clotting and sugar. Treatment begins generally immediately if a stroke is detected.

Medical treatment for ischemic strokes includes a thrombolytic medicine which breaks up and disperses blood clots. This medicine can greatly improve stroke recovery and long-term health. However, the thrombolytic medicine must be administered as soon as possible to achieve these results. Other treatments for ischemic strokes are blood thinners and thrombectomy, a surgical procedure to remove a blood clot in the brain. Thrombectomy is performed by inserting a catheter (thin needle) into the artery to reach the blood clot and mechanically remove it. With the clot removed, normal blood flow to the brain resumes. Thrombectomy is typically performed at most six hours after a patient shows signs of a stroke.

Hemorrhagic strokes are treated with blood-saving medication and surgery. For a hemorrhagic stroke caused by the rupture of an aneurysm (blood vessel bulges), surgery to stem the bleeding aneurysm and vessel may be used. One surgical technique is stent-assisted coiling, which adds a stent (small wire-meshed tube) into the blood vessel to block the leaking opening of the aneurysm. A non-surgical procedure is endovascular coiling, where a catheter (thin, hollow needle) places a platinum wire coil at the spot of the aneurysm. The coil blocks bleeding and prevents the aneurysm from continuing to leak blood. These procedures are usually combined with blood-thickening medications. Blood transfusions may be administered if substantial blood loss has occurred.

Since stroke patients may have lost some essential functions while the blood flow to their brains was obstructed, both ischemic stroke and hemorrhage stroke patients may receive post-stroke rehabilitation to rebuild their physical and mental abilities. Some restorative treatments include occupational, physical, and speech therapy. Patients may also receive care from neurologists, who can assist patients in recovering certain brain functions and cognitive abilities, and rehabilitation psychologists, who may help patients with their emotional, behavioral, and cognitive recovery. Some stroke patients require lengthy rehabilitation and may never fully regain function, while others may recover more quickly. While the fastest recovery improvements are usually seen in the first three or four months, stroke rehabilitation can last for years.

If someone begins to show signs of stroke, contact emergency services and call 9-1-1 immediately since blood flow must be restored as soon as possible to help avoid significant brain damage. If an ambulance takes the person to the hospital, paramedics can initiate stroke treatment as soon as the patient enters the ambulance, allowing for more prompt medical intervention and care.

doctor visit	251
hospital care	101
inpatient care	101

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	161

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	281
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	49
Less than 65	58

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	45
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

ablation	14
doctor visit	398
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
minimally invasive procedures	27
vascular procedures	31

**Gender**
Male	159
Female	172

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	47
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	54
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

ablation	31
catheterization	12
doctor visit	635
hospital care	102
inpatient care	102
minimally invasive procedures	61
vascular procedures	66

**Gender**
Male	442
Female	576

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	978
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	302
85 and over	176
Less than 65	156

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	14
Cancer	10

ablation	17
catheterization	11
doctor visit	711
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
minimally invasive procedures	52
vascular procedures	61

**Gender**
Male	291
Female	326

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	589
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	181
85 and over	98
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	31
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	40
Dementia	14
Cancer	8

anastomosis	11
catheterization	22
compression therapy	23
dialysis access procedures	10
doctor visit	788
hospital care	82
immobilization	23
inpatient care	82
vascular procedures	40

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	653
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	271
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	85
Less than 65	102

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	42
Dementia	13
Cancer	12

catheterization	28
doctor visit	694
hospital care	79
inpatient care	79
vascular procedures	20

**Gender**
Male	313
Female	339

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	227
85 and over	73
Less than 65	91

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	13

ablation	12
catheterization	50
doctor visit	678
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
minimally invasive procedures	37
vascular procedures	14

**Gender**
Male	305
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	641
Black	13
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	243
85 and over	76
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	12

catheterization	12
doctor visit	518
hospital care	40
inpatient care	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	46
vascular procedures	53

**Gender**
Male	282
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	250
From 75 to 84	179
85 and over	61
Less than 65	61

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	44
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ashish Raju, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ashish Raju, MD treated as a vascular surgeon in Christiansburg, VA were ultrasound (sonogram), vascular procedures, pelvic imaging and abdominal imaging.

abdominal imaging	193
ablation	18
anastomosis	11
catheterization	22
compression therapy	23
dialysis access procedures	51
doctor visit	637
hospital care	85
immobilization	23
inpatient care	85
minimally invasive procedures	44
pelvic imaging	193
ultrasound (sonogram)	772
vascular procedures	270

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashish Raju, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	460
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	1

**Age**
85 and over	66
75 to 84	154
Less than 65	71
65 to 74	187

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ashish Raju, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ashish Raju, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	33
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Ashish Raju, MD graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed residency at Cooper University Hospital. He is certified by the Board Certification: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine

Residency: Cooper University Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ashish Raju, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Carilion Healthcare Corporation

Carilion Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ashish Raju, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.95 out of 5 stars based on 20 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ashish Raju, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Christiansburg, VA.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Tactile Systems Technology Inc	$9,714 ENTRE $9,714
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.	$6,896 Endurant $3,058	Aortic Stent Grafts $1,456	Aptus Heli-FX $989	VenaSeal $889	HawkOne $393	Other $112
LeMaitre Vascular, Inc.	$825 TRIVEX $428	VALVULOTOM $397
Smith & Nephew, Inc.	$538 Santyl $538
Cook Incorporated	$378 Cook Medical Peripheral Intervention $378
Other	$2,496 GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo $245	Supera peripheral stent system $203	ENDURANT IIS $195	Senza Spinal Cord Stimulation System $188	Senza $180	Other $1,485

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$7,750
Travel and Lodging	$7,339
Food and Beverage	$5,758

Biography

Dr. Ashish Raju's areas of specialization are general surgery and vascular surgery; he sees patients in Christiansburg, VA and Wytheville, VA. He is a graduate of Drexel University College of Medicine. He completed his residency training at Cooper University Hospital. Dr. Raju's areas of expertise include stroke, varicose veins, and angiogram (angiography). He is rated highly by his patients. He is professionally affiliated with Carilion Healthcare Corporation. Dr. Raju welcomes new patients at his office inChristiansburg, VA as reported by Doctor.com.

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