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Dr. Michael Rajala, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 52
Dr. Michael Rajala, MD
4.9 (22 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Rajala, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 52
Charleston, SC
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19 years of experience
Dr. Michael Rajala, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, SC.
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Dr. Rajala graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Michael Rajala, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, SC and has 19 years experience. Dr. Rajala currently practices at MUSC Health Gastroenterology at Ashley River Tower and are affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital and MUSC Medical Center. At present, Dr. Rajala received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 22 times. Dr. Rajala's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Rajala is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 MUSC Health Gastroenterology at Ashley River Tower
    25 Courtenay Dr # 2, Charleston, SC 29425

Experience and Background Check

Gallstones
Constipation
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Gallstones
Constipation
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Bile Duct Obstruction
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Cholecystitis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Crohn's Disease
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Whipple's Disease
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Fecal Impaction Removal
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rajala
4.9
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Jun 18, 2024
Dr. Rajala is the best doctor I have ever had!! He is absolutely OUTSTANDING!
David Barnette — Jun 18, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Michael Rajala, MD is a gastroenterologist in Charleston, SC and has over 18 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 2005. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    2005
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Rajala, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rajala's profile.

Dr. Michael Rajala, MD is affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital and MUSC Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Michael Rajala, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Rajala has over 19 years of healthcare experience.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

    3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital

    5501 Old York Rd, Philadelphia, PA

  • MUSC Medical Center

    169 Ashley Ave, Charleston, SC

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