Dr. Vivek Raj
Principal Director
• Gastroenterology
• 34+ years of experience
• Max Hospital Saket, Delhi
Brief about doctor
He has more than 34 years of experience in the general practice of medicine, with more than 20 years of experience in the clinical practice of gastroenterology. Based on his wealth of experience, Dr. Raj is the Principal Director & Head of Gastroenterology & Hepatology with Max Healthcare, with a practice in innovative and high-value care for patients.
Work Experience
Dr. Vivek Raj has 20 years of focused clinical practice in gastroenterology and has extensive experience in conducting advanced endoscopic and interventional procedures. He has been working at Max Healthcare since then and has served through various positions in his extensive career to contribute to the care of patients and advance medical research in his specialty.
Educational Background
- M.B.B.S., Maulana Azad Medical College, Delhi
- EUS Training from the University of Montreal, Canada
- Fellowship in ERCP and Advanced Interventional Endoscopy from Boston, USA
Specialty Interest
Dr. Vivek Raj's interests lie within gastroenterology and some core areas, as enumerated below:
- Therapeutic ERCP
- EUS
- Hepatology: Hepatitis B & C
- Motility Disorders Gastrointestinal
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Endoscopic Surgery
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease-IBD
Membership
Dr. Raj engages himself in various professional bodies to be updated on the issues pertaining to the practice and advancement of the discipline.
- Royal College of Physicians, London
- American College of Gastroenterology
- Indian Society of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. 1: What is the style of Dr. Vivek Raj in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders?
Dr. Raj follows a patient-centered approach that incorporates cutting-edge technology with care. He studies each case carefully to suggest the best possible long-term health care.
Q. 2: Does Dr. Raj carry out the minimally invasive procedures?
Yes, because Dr. Raj specializes in minimally invasive endoscopic techniques like ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound and can be treated effectively with reduced recovery time.
Q. 3: How does Dr. Raj diagnose and treat chronic liver patients?
Doctor Raj treats the liver properly by giving comprehensive care through management of hepatitis B and C, preventing progression while maintaining liver health through personally designed treatment plans.
Q. 4: What is unique about Dr. Raj's practice of endoscopy?
Dr. Raj has specialized expertise in the advanced endoscopy procedures that give clear diagnostic and targeted treatment results; the need for open surgery is reduced while better outcomes are achieved on patients.
