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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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Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Rajala, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, SC.

About

Dr. Rajala graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Dr. Michael Rajala, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Charleston, SC. Dr. Rajala currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital and MUSC Medical Center. Dr. Rajala has experience treating conditions like Bile Duct Obstruction and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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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Bile Duct Obstruction
Pancreas Surgeries
Constipation
Bile Duct Obstruction
Pancreas Surgeries
Constipation
Bile Duct Obstruction
Pancreas Surgeries
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hypokalemia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Autoimmune Hepatitis
Barrett's Esophagus
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Celiac Disease
Chronic Cholecystitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colon Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
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Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Crohn's Disease
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Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Malabsorption Carbohydrate
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
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
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Whipple's Disease
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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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4.9
Based on 22 Reviews
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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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Gastroenterology
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  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
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  • 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. Rajala frequently treats the following conditions: Bile Duct Obstruction and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

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.

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