Shailaja KS Raj, MD
Shailaja KS Raj, MD
Conditions and Treatments
- Chemotherapy
- Cardiac Sarcoma
- Ewing's Sarcoma
- Bone Tumor
- Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
- Sarcoma
Ratings and Reviews
4.872 Ratings 34 Comments |
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| Listened to me | 4.8 |
| Clearly explained my problem or condition | 4.8 |
| Addressed my questions and concerns | 4.8 |
Within Atrium Health, we use survey results to better understand what is important to our patients and how we can improve healthcare experiences. The overall Patient Rating score comes from the questions on our Medallia Patient Experience Survey. Responses are measured on a scale, where 0 represents "very poor" and 10 represents "very good.” Those scores are shown as 1 to 5 stars on the provider’s profile.
Patient Comments
- September 12, 2023 Dr Raj makes me feel comfortable explains everything to me clearly so that I can understand what my next steps are. I truly appreciate her care.
- September 12, 2023 I am so very grateful for Dr. Raj. She explains everything honestly, and at the same time, professional, compassionate, and very friendly.I have complete trust in her.
- August 21, 2023 Enjoyed our visit.
- August 15, 2023 THIS LADY IS THE MOST WONDERFUL DR, SHE TAKES THE TIME TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS AND CONCERNS. SHE ALSO IS TOP OF THE CHART WHEN IT COMES TO DEALING WITH THE AWFUL CANCER. I TELL EVERYONE SHE IS MY GOD SENT ANGLE.
- August 10, 2023 she really seems to care for me and my problems.
- July 31, 2023 Dr. Raj is excellent. She takes very good care of me. She always listens to me and lets me part of the decision for my care. Tina the nurse is also very good. She is very nice and very attentive. Thanks Dr. Raj for your excellent care.
- July 1, 2023 Dr Raj, is very nice and cares a lot about her patients. She is so helpful and explains everything to you so you could understand. I like her very much!!!
- June 20, 2023 Doctor Shailaja Raj is beyond wonderful. I so appreciate that I found my way to Dr Raj. She explains everything carefully and clearly, and walks one through the various options for cure and/or care as lab results become available. By the end of my initial visit with Dr Raj I knew I could not be in better hands. Subsequent visits have confirmed this initial impression. Dr Raj has my total confidence.
- June 9, 2023 Dr. Raj has been my oncologist for seven years and always is so kind and helpful. She gives me good advice and is genuinely interested in my needs and healthcare.
- June 6, 2023 Dr.Raj is a very concerning doctor, she wants what is best for her patients. I am glad that i have her and her team to help take care of me.
- May 22, 2023 Dr Raj really care about her patients well-being. Answers my questions clearly and thoroughly.
- May 15, 2023 Dr. Raj takes time to listen to my concerns and questions. She makes useful suggestions and recommendations. I feel she has a sincere concern for my health. And I was seen promptly/on time this visit.
- April 25, 2023 She is very professional & thorough in every way!
- March 28, 2023 Very responsive and caring about her patients. Listens to patients and explains things where you can understand.
- March 28, 2023 I was at 2 other brand named hospitals before being there where I felt like just another statistic. I can't say enough about Dr. Ray. She has not become desensitized to human suffering. She cares about me and my sickness.
- March 20, 2023 Staff very friendly and helpful
- March 11, 2023 Everyone is in was very friendly and made my visit go without any problems whatsoever. I was just wishing my appointments on May 21 and May 28th could be scheduled earlier than 1230 and 130 in the afternoon, preferably more like 10:30 AM. Thank you.first
- February 21, 2023 She is the best. I love her care for me.
- February 21, 2023 I am very satisfied with my care
- January 24, 2023 Dr. Shailaja Raj makes my health her priority, recommending supporting CT scans and blood work as needed. She explains why the tests are needed and the results and schedules follow up appointments as needed, as well as discussing referrals when appropriate. I have been pleased with her thoroughness and attention to my care.
- January 24, 2023 Dr. Raj is very interested in her patients. She will explain your problems and gives her opinion on what she thinks is the best for you.
- January 24, 2023 Dr. Raj is awesome. She really takes good care of me. She listens and is so knowledgeable in her care for me. I am so thankful for Dr. Raj. Thank you Dr. Raj. for taking good care of me. Laura Johnson
- December 31, 2022 Dr. Raj is an excellent doctor. She is caring and understanding,and she makes me feel safe. Thank you Dr.Raj.
- December 18, 2022 Dr. Raj is wonderful. She listens to my concern, asks about my general health. Takes the time to answer all my quest questions. I feel very fortunate to have her as my doctor. She inspires confidence.
- December 12, 2022 Is not supportive of the decisions I have made in my care. Makes me feel like I have made the wrong decision and that her way is the only right way. She make you feel like because you have not done it her way and followed her beliefs you will not get better. Stories she relays to you about her own experiences with family treatment or medications contraindicate the purpose of what she is trying to explain about medication or treatment being talked about. I am ready to ask to be assigned to another doctor. After being under Dr. Raj's care for two plus years I don't trust her judgments anymore!!!! It is a joke to go in for the appointment.
- November 28, 2022 Very encouraging dr.
- November 27, 2022 My experience with Dr. Raj over the course of my cancer care has been consistently above average. The concern and understanding I received made this life changing event manageable. Dr. Raj and her expertise gave me confidence during a stressful time in my life. It went beyond medicine. I am very grateful for her and her work.
- November 22, 2022 Dr. Raj, I feel really cares about her patients, sometimes it gets a rough, but she is willing to talk and listen to you.
- October 30, 2022 She is first class on all ends! I??m so glad she??s my doctor!!
- October 11, 2022 sometimes we don"t agree, but i unstand where she is comming from and I trust her. I would love to keep her as my dr. She cares about her patients.
- October 6, 2022 Dr Raj is my favorite Doctor she listens carefully and explains where i understand. She's very nice and cares about her patients and i was Healed due to her knowledge. I am thankful for Dr Raj.
- October 1, 2022 She is very first class and professional. I love her!
- September 27, 2022 Very professional. Listen to the patient. Knows her profession.
- September 27, 2022 Please see my first narrative answer to this survey where I provided detailed comments about Dr. Raj -when asked what was the best thing about my visit.
Locations
Credentials
Education
- MRCP, Thanjavur Medical College, 1992
- MD, Royal College School of Medicine - Scotland, 1997
Residency
- Internal Medicine, Lancashire NHS Trust Hospital, 1999
- Medical Oncology, Cookridge Cancer Center and St James University Center, 1999
- Internal Medicine, Exempla St Joseph Hospital, 2003
Fellowship
- Medical Oncology, Oxford University and Churchill Hospital, 2001
- Experimental Therapeutics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, 2004
- Hematology / Oncology, University of Colorado Hospital, 2007
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine, Medical Oncology
Positions
- Physician
- Assistant Professor, Hematology and Oncology
Insurance
This chart is a list of the most common health insurance plans we accept. This list is subject to change. Please check your individual plan to confirm their participation and the coverage allowed.
Due to the different physician groups and hospitals within the Wake Forest Baptist system, physician services and hospital services are billed separately. Please remember that health insurance coverage varies, so some services may not be covered.
If you don’t see your plan or you have questions, please call our Customer Service Center at 877-938-7497. We will do our best to work with you and your plan.
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC -Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Wake Forest Baptist Health Managed Care/MA Contracts - January2022
AETNA CONNECTED ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
AETNA (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
AETNA MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
AETNA WHOLE HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
ALIGNMENT HEALTHCARE MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes (not applicable to services provided at High Point)
AMBETTER OF NC: Accepted at all locations
AMERIHEALTH CARITAS NEXT ACA/Exchange: Accepted at all locations
APEX MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
BCBSNC (PPO & HMO): Accepted at all locations
BCBS HIGH PERFORMANCE (NATIONAL NETWORK): Accepted at all locations
BLUE LOCAL (WFBH INDIVIDUAL & WFBH X_Group): Accepted at all locations
BLUE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
BLUE VALUE: Accepted at all locations
CAROLINA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
CIGNA: Accepted at all locations
CIGNA BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at NCBH and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC and Wilkes)
CIGNA HEALTHSPRING MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Wilkes)
CIGNA LIFESOURCE (TRANSPLANTS): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
COVENTRY/WELLPATH: Accepted at all locations
CRESCENT PPO (ASHEVILLE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
DEVOTED HEALTH: Accepted at all locations
DIRECT NET: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not contracted, very low to no volume for CHC)
FIRST HEALTH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
FIRSTCAROLINACARE (PINEHURST, NC): Accepted at NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for WFUHS, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GATEWAY HEALTH ALLIANCE (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
GOLDEN RULE INS (UNITED): Accepted at all locations
HEALTHGRAM (formerly PRIMARY PHYSICIAN CARE): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and LMC (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
HEALTHTEAM ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA CHOICECARE: Accepted at all locations
HUMANA MEDICARE ADVANTAGE: Accepted at all locations
LIBERTY ADVANTAGE (MEDICARE ADVANTAGE): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
MAGELLAN (BEHAVIORAL HEALTH): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH and CHC (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
MEDCOST: Accepted at all locations
MEDCOST ULTRA: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie, LMC, Wilkes and High Point (not applicable at CHC)
OPTUMHEALTH (TRANSPLANTS - APPLICABLE TO NCBH/WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
PREFERRED CARE OF VA INC: Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
SOUTHERN HEALTH SVCS (COVENTRY-PPO ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, Davie and CHC (not contracted, very low to no volume for LMC, Wilkes and High Point)
TWIN COUNTY (VIRGINIA): Accepted at WFUHS and NCBH (not contracted, very low to no volume for Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH: Accepted at WFUHS, NCBH, CHC and High Point (not applicable to services provided at Davie, LMC and Wilkes)
UNITED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (WFUHS ONLY): Accepted at WFUHS (not applicable for services provided at NCBH, Davie, LMC, CHC, Wilkes and High Point)
UNITED HEALTHCARE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE ESSENTIALS ACA/EXCHANGE: Accepted at all locations
UNITED HEALTHCARE MEDICARE: Accepted at all locations
VA CCN: Accepted at all locations
WELLCARE: Accepted at all locations
WELLPATH (COVENTRY): Accepted at all locations
Key
WFUHS - Wake Forest University Health Sciences (professional services)
NCBH - North Carolina Baptist Hospital
LMC - Lexington Medical Center
CHC - Cornerstone Healthcare
Wilkes - Wilkes Regional Medical Center
HPR- High Point Regional
N/A - Not applicable to services provided at facility and/or CHC
NC - Not Contracted, very low to no volume for facility and/or CHC
Research
- Paraproteinemia and serum protein electrophoresis interpretation. Raj S, Guha B, Rodriguez C, Krishnaswamy G. Ann. Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2019 01; 122(1):11-16.
- Addressing the Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma Microenvironment with Intratumoral Immunotherapy. Raj S, Miller LD, Triozzi PL. . 2018; 2018:9305294.
- Long-Term Clinical Responses of Neoadjuvant Dendritic Cell Infusions and Radiation in Soft Tissue Sarcoma. Raj S, Bui MM, Springett G, Conley A, Lavilla-Alonso S, Zhao X, Chen D, Haysek R, Gonzalez R, Letson GD, Finkelstein SE, Chiappori AA, Gabrilovitch DI, Antonia SJ. . 2015; 2015:614736.