Experienced in Diverticular Disease

Dr. Vinay Rai

General Surgery
University Of New Mexico Hospitals
2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
Albuquerque, NM 

Experienced in Diverticular Disease
University Of New Mexico Hospitals
2211 Lomas Blvd NE, 
Albuquerque, NM 
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Overview

Vinay Rai is a General Surgeon in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dr. Rai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Diverticular Disease.

Specialties
General Surgery
Licenses
Surgery in NM
Hospital Affiliations
Unm Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

University of New Mexico Hospitals
2211 Lomas Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
Call: 505-272-2111
Other Locations
Cancer Center Pharmacy
Albuquerque,, NM 87102
Call: 505-272-4946

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


8 Total Publications

ASO Visual Abstract: Decision Regret and Burden in Caregivers of Patients with Appendiceal Cancer Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy.
ASO Visual Abstract: Decision Regret and Burden in Caregivers of Patients with Appendiceal Cancer Undergoing Cytoreductive Surgery and Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy.
Journal: Annals of surgical oncology
Published: November 05, 2025
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