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Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD

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(1592 Ratings)

Specializes in: Urology (Urinary Tract Disease)

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College (2000)

Professional interests include: urinary retention, priapism (prolonged erection), cystoscopy, and more.

1133 21st Street Northwest Suite 601
Washington, DC 20036

(202) 416-2000

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 25 years of experience. Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD is affiliated with MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, MedStar Health and MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

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

Address:

5530 Wisconsin Avenue Suite 950
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

Address:

6862 Elm Street Suite 800
Mclean, VA 22101

Address:

1133 21st Street Northwest Suite 601
Washington, DC 20036

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

Cryotherapy

Cryotherapy is the targeted use of extreme cold to destroy unhealthy or unwanted tissue. The doctor applies the cold on the skin or injects it through a needle to reach the inside of the body, where it freezes away the problem tissue. Cryotherapy is often used to remove minor skin problems such as warts or skin tags, and it is also used to treat some small tumors.

To achieve the cold temperatures needed for cryotherapy, liquid nitrogen or argon gas is passed through a tube, which becomes cold enough to freeze cells on contact. Alternatively, liquid nitrogen can be swabbed directly onto the skin or via a spray, which applies only a specific, small amount to the skin at a time.

Because the area treated is typically very small, cryotherapy is not usually painful. There may be a sensation of cold and possibly some slight discomfort. Cryotherapy is very fast and can easily be performed in a doctor's office. It also doesn't require stitches, because there is no cutting involved. These benefits make cryotherapy a good choice for many issues, including:

Common warts
Genital warts
Skin tags
Age spots
Some skin cancers
Cervical cancer
Prostate cancer
Retinoblastoma, cancer that occurs in the eye

Depending on the procedure, it usually takes three to four weeks to heal after cryotherapy. If it was done internally, patients may feel sore or have a small amount of swelling the first day afterwards. If cryotherapy was performed on the skin, patients will have a scab where their tissue was removed. Keep it clean and dry so it can heal.

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.

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

anorectal procedures	12
catheterization	19
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	521
hormone therapy	28
injections	11
minimally invasive procedures	45
minor procedures	18
stent placement (stenting)	14
urologic procedures	356

**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

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

doctor visit	494
hospital care	14
injections	22
inpatient care	14
minimally invasive procedures	39
stent placement (stenting)	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	15
urologic procedures	285
vascular procedures	15

**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

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

anorectal procedures	11
diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	735
hormone therapy	37
hospital care	17
injections	15
inpatient care	17
minimally invasive procedures	63
minor procedures	17
urologic procedures	492

**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

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

doctor visit	661
foreign body removal	10
hormone therapy	37
hospital care	22
injections	11
inpatient care	22
minimally invasive procedures	88
stent placement (stenting)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
urologic procedures	430
vascular procedures	11

**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

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

ablation	26
anorectal procedures	11
diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	831
foreign body removal	10
hormone therapy	43
hospital care	15
injections	16
inpatient care	15
lab tests	25
laser treatment	26
minimally invasive procedures	151
minor procedures	18
potassium test	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	11
urologic procedures	806
vascular procedures	11

**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

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

ablation	21
catheterization	45
diagnostic procedures	25
doctor visit	893
foreign body removal	12
hormone therapy	60
hospital care	16
injections	18
inpatient care	16
lab tests	259
laser treatment	35
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	13
minimally invasive procedures	182
minor procedures	15
potassium test	29
stent placement (stenting)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	14
urologic procedures	929
vascular procedures	14

**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

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

ablation	42
anorectal procedures	16
diagnostic procedures	37
doctor visit	832
hormone therapy	42
hospital care	42
inpatient care	42
lab tests	159
laser treatment	42
minimally invasive procedures	170
minor procedures	22
potassium test	10
stent placement (stenting)	11
urologic procedures	960

**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

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

ablation	26
anorectal procedures	10
diagnostic procedures	23
doctor visit	829
foreign body removal	12
hormone therapy	30
hospital care	25
injections	11
inpatient care	25
lab tests	164
laser treatment	37
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	10
minimally invasive procedures	206
minor procedures	14
potassium test	12
stent placement (stenting)	28
urologic procedures	873

**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

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

ablation	153
anorectal procedures	12
cryotherapy	17
diagnostic procedures	65
doctor visit	2029
foreign body removal	32
hormone therapy	42
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74
lab tests	363
laser treatment	164
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	38
minimally invasive procedures	607
minor procedures	43
potassium test	14
stent placement (stenting)	37
urologic procedures	2634

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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	55
anorectal procedures	12
catheterization	32
cryotherapy	17
diagnostic procedures	34
doctor visit	871
foreign body removal	15
hormone therapy	39
hospital care	28
injections	14
inpatient care	28
lab tests	194
laser treatment	62
lithotripsy (stone fragmentation)	20
minimally invasive procedures	177
minor procedures	21
potassium test	15
stent placement (stenting)	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	12
urologic procedures	869
vascular procedures	12

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

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

**Gender**
Female	68
Male	374

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	189
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	205
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	12

**Age**
85 and over	35
75 to 84	136
Less than 65	52
65 to 74	218

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

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	53
High Cholesterol	41
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	8
Cancer	22

Education & Training

Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD graduated from Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College in 2000. He completed residency at Detroit Receiving Hospital. He is certified by the American Board of Urology, Urology and has a state license in District of Columbia.

Medical School: Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Medical College (2000)

Residency: Detroit Receiving Hospital (2006)

Board Certification: American Board of Urology, Urology

Licensed In: District of Columbia

Affiliations & Hospitals

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

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital

MedStar Health

MEDSTAR MEDICAL GROUP II LLC

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: CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, MAMSI, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Golden Rule, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Select, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, CIGNA Indemnity, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Coventry National Network PPO, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Cigna, Virginia Premier Health Plan, WellPoint, Aetna, CIGNA Network Open Access, Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS), HealthyBlue PPO, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, Traditional Medicare Fee for Service, United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO), Innovation Health: Open POS Plus, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, Carefirst EPO, Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus, United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, United Select HMO - EPO/NPP, United MD IPA Preferred (POS), United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO), Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP), Innovation Health: Network Only Plus, United MD IPA (HMO), United Choice Plus, CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans), Innovation Health: PPO, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, United Choice, United Optimum Choice, Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus), Innovation Health: POS, Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS), Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus, United Select Plus (POS), CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced, United Erickson Advantage Plans, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN), Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS), D-SNP), I-SNP, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, United Core Essential (HMO), Innovation Health: POS Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP, Innovation Health: Open POS II, Innovation Health: Indemnity, United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, United Navigate, Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO, Police and Fire Clinic, Employee Health Plan (EHP) and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

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

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

MAMSI

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Golden Rule

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Aetna Managed Choice POS

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Kaiser Select

Kaiser Permanente

CIGNA EPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

CIGNA Indemnity

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Coventry National Network PPO

United Healthcare

Medicaid

Cigna

Virginia Premier Health Plan

WellPoint

Aetna

CIGNA Network Open Access

Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)

HealthyBlue PPO

MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice

CareFirst NASCO

CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO

Traditional Medicare Fee for Service

United Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) & OCI Direct (HMO)

Innovation Health: Open POS Plus

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families

Carefirst EPO

Innovation Health: HMO & EPO Plus

United Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program

CareFirst Administrators

United Student Resources

United Select HMO - EPO/NPP

United MD IPA Preferred (POS)

United Options (PPO) (includes Empire PPO)

Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP)

Innovation Health: Network Only Plus

United MD IPA (HMO)

United Choice Plus

CareFirst Blue Card Program (Out-of-area BCBS plans)

Innovation Health: PPO

HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO

MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance

United Choice

United Optimum Choice

Federal Employee Program (Std/Basic PPO/Blue Focus)

Innovation Health: POS

Maryland Point of Service Plan (MPOS)

Innovation Health: Open Network Only Plus

United Select Plus (POS)

CareFirst BC/BS Advantage Core/Enhanced

United Erickson Advantage Plans

Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice

Health Services for Children with Special Needs (HSCSN)

Carefirst Healthy Blue (HMO/POS)

D-SNP)

I-SNP

CareFirst MedStar PPO

CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity

United Core Essential (HMO)

Innovation Health: POS Plus

HumanaChoice PPO

United Nursing Home Plan (C-SNP

Innovation Health: Open POS II

Innovation Health: Indemnity

United GEHA (for all other states) Compass Rose

Veterans Affairs Community Care Network

United Navigate

Carefirst Blue Preferred PPO

Police and Fire Clinic

Employee Health Plan (EHP)

CareFirst MedStar Select PPO

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Dr. Gaurav Bandi, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1592 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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