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Dr. Gaayana Raju, MD

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Specializes in: Pediatric Urology

University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine

Professional interests include: circumcision, kidney infection, incontinence, and more.

4499 Medical Drive Suite 360
San Antonio, TX 78229

1-877-465-1856

Dr. Gaayana Raju, MD is a pediatric urologist in San Antonio, TX specializing in pediatric urology. She graduated from University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine. Dr. Gaayana Raju, MD is affiliated with Methodist Health System, Methodist Physicians, CHRISTUS Health, Baptist Health System, Baptist Hospital, CHILDREN'S PHYSICIAN SERVICES OF SOUTH TEXAS and Methodist Children's Hospital.

Office Locations

Address:

4499 Medical Drive Suite 360
San Antonio, TX 78229

Some issues Dr. Gaayana Raju, MD can help you with:

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)

A urinary tract infection, or UTI, happens when bacteria enter the body through the opening where urine is normally released. The bacteria infect the lining of the urethra and bladder, turning them red and inflamed. This causes pain in the abdomen or pelvic area, a burning sensation during urination, a sense of urgency about going to the bathroom, frequent urination, and urine that smells bad and looks cloudy, or even contains traces of blood. If the urinary tract infection is severe, it may travel all the way to the kidneys, a more serious kind of UTI called pyelonephritis. Patients with this kidney infection might have blood in their urine, feel back pain, and develop a fever.

Urinary tract infections are extremely common: 12% of all men and 40-50% of all women will have a urinary tract infection during their lifetime. They are more common in women because women have shorter urethras, so bacteria have a shorter distance to travel from the outside of the body to the bladder and cause an infection. Some people also have urethras that are an unusual shape or have an obstruction in the urethra that makes getting a UTI more likely. Also, certain chronic illnesses like diabetes weaken the immune system, so any bacteria in the body are more likely to cause an infection.

A urinary tract infection can be diagnosed very quickly by a doctor. A sample of urine can be examined under a microscope for the presence of bacteria or white blood cells. There are also diagnostic strips that can be used to test a urine sample without the need for a microscope. Once a diagnosis is made, treatment is a course of oral antibiotics, and most patients feel better within just a few days. There are some things that patients can do themselves to help reduce the risk of getting a urinary tract infection in the future. Stay well hydrated, wipe from front to back after going to the bathroom, wear breathable cotton undergarments, and don't hold it in when patients feel the urge to go.

doctor visit	48
urologic procedures	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	33
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	15
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	73
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	55
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	33

doctor visit	23

**Age**
From 65 to 74	18
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	56
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	47

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2019 - 2020

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

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Gaayana Raju, MD treated as a pediatric urologist in San Antonio, TX were urologic procedures.

doctor visit	36
urologic procedures	17

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2019 - 2020

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

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	3
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	0
75 to 84	2
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	3

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Gaayana Raju, MD From 2019 - 2020

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

Hypertension	15
High Cholesterol	14
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	11
Depression	3
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	2
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	7
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Gaayana Raju, MD graduated from University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine. She completed residency at University of Ottawa Affiliated Hospitals. She has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine

Residency: University of Ottawa Affiliated Hospitals (2009)

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

Methodist Health System

Methodist Physicians

CHRISTUS Health

Baptist Health System

Baptist Hospital

CHILDREN'S PHYSICIAN SERVICES OF SOUTH TEXAS

Methodist Children's Hospital

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Retrophin, Inc.	$41 (815) Thiola $41
Olympus America Inc.	$26 Olympus Hemostasis Devices $26
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$17 ELIGARD $17
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.	$16 Thiola $16

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$100

Biography

Dr. Gaayana Raju is a specialist in pediatric urology. She works in San Antonio, TX. In her practice, she is particularly interested in vesicoureteral reflux, incontinence, and kidney infection. She studied medicine at the University of Saskatchewan College of Medicine. Dr. Raju completed her residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Ottawa. She is professionally affiliated with Methodist Physicians, CHRISTUS Health, and Baptist Health System.