Rishi Raj

Pulmonologist


Clinical Professor, Medicine - Pulmonary, Allergy & Critical Care Medicine

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Additional Languages Spoken:
Hindi , Punjabi

Biography


Dr. Rishi Raj is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Stanford University, where he directs the Interstitial Lung Disease program. He has practiced pulmonary and critical care medicine for over two decades and specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of interstitial lung diseases.

His primary clinical interest encompasses a range of interstitial lung diseases, including idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, other idiopathic interstitial lung diseases, drug-induced interstitial lung diseases, interstitial lung disease associated with connective tissue diseases such as scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, dermatomyositis, sarcoidosis, hypersensitivity pneumonitis, and other various interstitial lung diseases.

Dr. Raj's clinical research explores the use of radiologic biomarkers to predict outcomes in various interstitial lung diseases. He is a principal investigator and co-investigator in numerous clinical trials, examining new therapies for treating idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis and other interstitial lung diseases.

Professional Summary


Education & Certifications
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Pulmonary Disease (2024)
  • Fellowship: Baylor College of Medicine (2002) TX
  • Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Critical Care Medicine (2003)
  • Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center (1999) TX
  • Medical Education: Christian Medical College/Vellor (1995)

Administrative Appointments
  • Director, Interstitial Lung Disease Program, Stanford (2017 - Present)

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(46 Ratings)

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4.9/5

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(56 reviews)

My video visit was just like being there (except for blood pressure check and lungs being listen to)....test results were shown on screen etc.
Excellent communicator. Kind, thoughtful and caring.
Always on time, and never feel rushed. Doctor Raj always listens to everything I say and is very clear in his thoughts and direction.
I appreciate his knowledge and understanding of my health....
The video visit was fine...ALM,OST like being there....
Dr. Raj is extremely thorough and thoughtful. I feel confident to have him as my physician.
I was very impressed with the doctors, technicians, the efficiency of the system and the friendly service received!
Everything was excellent!
He’s thorough and efficient. He’s articulate in his instructions for follow up.
Very efficient, on time and friendly.
Dr was great, but took 4 months to see a,Pulmonologist! A systematic problem at Stanford, for specialists,.
Excellent pulmonist.
Excellent experience
I love the multidiscipline that I received from Stanford....
He did an excellent job of explaining any questions or concerns that I have
excellant ...excelant....
Seemed to be very Thorough. Hopefully he will be able to figure it out.
Overall very satisfied.
Dr. Raj and his team are outstanding
Very helpful and friendly staff.
I have nothing but good words for Stanford Health Care and am a substantial donor.
Dr. Raj is tops in his field.
Dr. Raj is the best! He listens well. He answers our questions. He explains to our understanding.
I never felt rushed & got all my questions answered. Everything was explained well.
Dr. Raj is outstanding!
My experience has always been very good.
The dr. and assistant also are very nice.
Very through & very articulate with explanation and options for treatment, honest in his approach. Very calming with made me feel supported.
entire staff was well trained from the front door to Dr Raj. Truly the best medical experience I have received.
I was seen by the PA and after 20 minutes I saw my doctor who only spent spent 5 minutes. I do feel he is too busy to care for me
I felt frustrated for not speaking the English language but they have a good interpreting program .
every one awesome
Very comprehensive & thorough.
I highly recommend Dr. Raj.
They tell you when you will be seen again and do ask if I have any Q.
I feel confident that I am getting the best care available for my health condition.
We appreciated that Dr. Raj was going to discuss Jack's case with his local pulmonologist.
Love Dr. Raj & his intern that came in before Dr. Raj on this visit. Very animated & easy to talk too - seemed genuinely interested in my case.
Good!
Dr. Raj is great at helping me with my illness. His... also great. Excellent follow up to all of my questions.
I like that there is a team of doctors who come together to confirm findings & treatment that is best for me.
English is my second language and it is always hard to understand the medical terminology.
Very good session.
The whole staff I saw was excellent!
Dr. Raj was wonderful. Very pleased with him.
Dr. Raj is the BEST!
The doctor and staff are always very helpful and friendly.
I feel that my health problems were studied and their answers were explained very well to me and my husband. I especially liked the written report that I received. I didn't have to rely on my memory of the visit. This was the best explanation I've ever received about my lung condition.
Everything was explained very carefully and my question were answered.
I believe I am getting the best care possible.
Care providers were very polite and I feel comfortable they are taking good care of me.
Dr. Raj is excellent! Very knowledgeable and an expert. He is very caring and takes into consideration patient's input.
I am content with the entire staff especially the Dr. Raj.
Dr. Raj is excellent! However, I felt that the student/dr. in training seemed a bit impatient with my questions. She almost seemed irritated that I even asked questions.
4. No treatment plan yet.
Bad experience in that dr. wanted me to use oxygen.

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