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Dr. Rudrajit Masand Rai, MBBS, MD

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Specializes in: Oncology (Cancer Care) and Gastroenterology (Digestive System)

All India Institute of Medical Sciences (1990)

Professional interests include: esophageal cancer, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), liver mass, and more.

18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

(301) 774-8882

Dr. Rudrajit Masand Rai, MBBS, MD is an oncologist in Columbia, MD specializing in oncology (cancer care) and gastroenterology (digestive system). He graduated from All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1990 and has 34 years of experience. Dr. Rudrajit Masand Rai, MBBS, MD is affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center, MedStar Health, Rudrajit Rai, MD and GASTRO CENTER OF MARYLAND LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

7120 Minstrel Way Suite 100 Rudrajit Rai, MD
Columbia, MD 21044

Address:

18101 Prince Philip Drive
Olney, MD 20832

Some issues Dr. Rudrajit Masand Rai, MBBS, MD can help you with:

Anorexia

Anorexia nervosa, commonly referred to as anorexia, is a disorder where people severely restrict the types and quantity of food they eat. People with anorexia have an extreme fear of eating and gaining weight, and may perceive weight loss as a way to achieve happiness. They may repeatedly weigh themselves or engage in harmful behaviors such as excessive exercise or starvation. Those with anorexia often find themselves preoccupied with food, but unable to consume a normal amount of it, resulting in symptoms such as:

-Abnormally low BMI (body mass index)

-Vitamin deficiency

-Fatigue

-Fainting

-Amenorrhea (lack of menstruation in women)

-Emaciation

-Poor wound healing

-Anemia

-Irregular heart rhythms

Anorexia may also cause bluish discoloration of the hands, brittle and falling out hair, yellowish skin, and lanugo (fine, downy hair). These physical symptoms are frequently accompanied by altered behaviors and emotions. Those with anorexia may feel compelled to hide their weight and actions from others. For example, someone with anorexia may wear oversized or baggy clothing to conceal weight loss or may deny hunger or lie about the amount of food that he or she consumes. Some people with anorexia may withdraw from social activities and may experience irritability and depression.

People of all ages, genders, and races may be diagnosed with anorexia; however, the condition affects more women than men. There is no single known cause for anorexia, but biological, psychological, and environmental factors may play a role. Athletes who participate in certain sports that emphasize body shape and size (such as ballet, figure skating, and wrestling) may be more likely to develop anorexia.

Anorexia has two subtypes that are referred to as the restrictive type and binge-purge type.

Restrictive type is the more frequently represented form of anorexia, involving the extreme restriction of food. Binge-purge type anorexia is food restriction accompanied by episodes of binging (eating large quantities of food) and purging (vomiting). Binge-purge type anorexia differs from bulimia as people with this type of anorexia severely limit calories and purge most of what they eat and are generally underweight, while those with bulimia are in a normal weight range. Left untreated, both types of anorexia have severe and life-threatening effects on health. Anorexia can lead to heart failure and even death.

Many people do not consciously develop anorexia, and have difficulty seeking treatment. For this reason, early detection and treatment helps with long-term recovery outcomes. Treatment for anorexia can vary from therapy visits to inpatient treatment, depending on the severity of a person's anorexia. Severe anorexia is typically treated in inpatient rehabilitation facilities, where patients increase their food consumption and gain weight under medical supervision. Eating disorder specialists provide therapy sessions and oversee a physical and mental treatment plan. Outpatient programs help patients return to a healthy weight through frequent talk therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) sessions, specialized nutrition plans, and eating disorder support groups. Anorexia treatment aims to not only restore physical health and correct negative behaviors, but to also promote psychological well-being and self-confidence.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

diagnostic procedures	353
doctor visit	933
gastrointestinal procedures	395
hospital care	58
inpatient care	58
minimally invasive procedures	425
preventive care	19
pyloric dilation	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	354

**Gender**
Male	165
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	313
Black	94
Hispanic	0
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	236
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	41
Less than 65	67

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	8

diagnostic procedures	412
doctor visit	1131
gastrointestinal procedures	462
hospital care	98
inpatient care	98
minimally invasive procedures	480
preventive care	36
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	413

**Gender**
Male	199
Female	375

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	107
Hispanic	14
Asian	62
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	141
85 and over	45
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

abdominal imaging	12
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	64
chemotherapy	64
diagnostic procedures	355
doctor visit	1163
gastrointestinal procedures	370
hospital care	48
inpatient care	48
minimally invasive procedures	484
preventive care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	345
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	424
Female	744

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	746
Black	202
Hispanic	38
Asian	144
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	644
From 75 to 84	288
85 and over	70
Less than 65	166

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

abdominal imaging	39
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	82
chemotherapy	82
diagnostic procedures	352
doctor visit	1043
esophageal dilation	11
gastrointestinal procedures	360
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
minimally invasive procedures	469
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	353
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	296

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	289
Black	100
Hispanic	11
Asian	74
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	265
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	29
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

abdominal imaging	27
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	78
chemotherapy	78
diagnostic procedures	301
doctor visit	922
gastrointestinal procedures	295
hospital care	20
inpatient care	20
minimally invasive procedures	401
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	302
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	262

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	276
Black	82
Hispanic	11
Asian	57
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	26
Less than 65	70

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	34
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

abdominal imaging	15
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	52
chemotherapy	52
diagnostic procedures	340
doctor visit	917
esophageal dilation	21
gastrointestinal procedures	334
hospital care	12
inpatient care	12
minimally invasive procedures	419
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	341
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	246
Black	76
Hispanic	17
Asian	52
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	17
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	60
chemotherapy	60
diagnostic procedures	389
doctor visit	1045
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	394
minimally invasive procedures	476
preventive care	9
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	390

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	308

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	311
Black	75
Hispanic	29
Asian	69
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	18
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	6
Cancer	11

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	88
chemotherapy	88
diagnostic procedures	377
doctor visit	1088
esophageal dilation	22
gastrointestinal procedures	371
minimally invasive procedures	483
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	378

**Gender**
Male	219
Female	357

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	364
Black	83
Hispanic	36
Asian	64
Other	29
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	160
85 and over	27
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	218
chemotherapy	218
diagnostic procedures	1336
doctor visit	3262
esophageal dilation	67
gastrointestinal procedures	1407
hospital care	304
inpatient care	304
liver imaging	39
minimally invasive procedures	1659
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	1337
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rudrajit Masand Rai, MBBS, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rudrajit Masand Rai, MBBS, MD treated as an oncologist in Columbia, MD were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, diagnostic procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

abdominal imaging	23
biological response modifier (BRM) therapy	91
chemotherapy	91
diagnostic procedures	469
doctor visit	1280
esophageal dilation	27
gastrointestinal procedures	493
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
liver imaging	39
minimally invasive procedures	593
preventive care	20
pyloric dilation	11
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	468
ultrasound (sonogram)	26

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rudrajit Masand Rai, MBBS, MD.

**Gender**
Male	175
Female	289

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	81
Asian / Pacific Islander	56
Non-Hispanic White	292
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	16

**Age**
75 to 84	117
85 and over	27
Less than 65	63
65 to 74	256

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rudrajit Masand Rai, MBBS, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	23
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Cancer	7
Dementia	6

Education & Training

Dr. Rudrajit Masand Rai, MBBS, MD graduated from All India Institute of Medical Sciences in 1990. He completed residency at SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology and has a state license in Nevada.

Medical School: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (1990)

Residency: SUNY, University at Buffalo Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Nevada

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rudrajit Masand Rai, MBBS, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Montgomery Medical Center

MedStar Health

Rudrajit Rai, MD

GASTRO CENTER OF MARYLAND LLC

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Gilead Sciences Inc	$136,743 Harvoni $37,450	Sovaldi $17,655	Epclusa $15,006	Vemlidy $7,562	Vosevi $5,425	Other $53,645
AbbVie, Inc.	$129,023 Viekira $59,097	Lupron $24,747	Mavyret $17,320	Humira $830	Creon $582	Other $26,446
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$76,975 Injectafer $76,330	MOVANTIK $75	$570
Janssen Products, LP	$50,566 OLYSIO $41,808	$8,758
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$43,297 Epclusa $24,969	Vemlidy $5,092	$13,236
Other	$201,745 ZEPATIER $29,601	BARACLUDE $26,536	Pegasys $23,528	XIFAXAN $16,206	VIBERZI $14,005	Other $91,869

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$418,511
Travel and Lodging	$103,419
Consulting Fee	$44,896
Food and Beverage	$37,467
Honoraria	$19,060
Other	$14,995

Research Payments

Dr. Rudrajit Masand Rai, MBBS, MD has received 272 research payments totaling $1,032,059.

Biography

Dr. Rudrajit Rai is a physician who specializes in gastroenterology (digestive system) and oncology (cancer care). Areas of expertise for Dr. Rai include achalasia, pernicious anemia, and ischemic colitis. He is professionally affiliated with MedStar Montgomery Medical Center. He attended medical school at All India Institute of Medical Sciences and Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Dr. Rai's medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with SUNY, University at Buffalo.