
Overview
Dr. Jayaraj is a fellowship-trained and board-certified gastroenterologist with the Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute. He specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with diseases affecting the esophagus, stomach, intestines, and other digestive organs.Digestive HealthFrom the esophagus to the rectum, the digestive tract is extensive and requires an experienced gastroenterologist like Dr. Jayaraj to provide diagnosis and treatment based on diverse symptoms, advanced testing and minimally invasive surgery.There are many procedures available to detect abnormalities, a few of which a gastroenterologist can perform include:Colonoscopy (screening, diagnostic, polyp removal, and treatment modalities to control bleeding)Upper endoscopy (EGD with diagnostic biopsy, banding treatment modalities to control bleeding, dilation and stenting for strictures)Push enteroscopySigmoidoscopy Percutaneous endoscopic feeding tube insertions, exchange, and removalDr. Jayaraj’s TrainingAfter earning his medical degree at Stanley Medical College in India, he completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) School of Medicine on the Las Vegas campus and fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Nevada Las Vegas (UNLV) School of Medicine.About Dr. JayarajDr. Jayaraj spent several years working as an assistant professor of internal medicine at the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine on the Las Vegas campus, the University of Arizona Medical School in Tucson followed by UNLV school of medicine where he trained internal medicine residents and fellows in gastroenterology. Active in his profession, Dr. Jayaraj has authored multiple publications including original manuscript articles/abstracts, book chapter, editorials, and review articles in peer-reviewed journals. He serves as a manuscript reviewer for 10 medical journals and is an editorial board member for another. He also has several professional memberships, including the American College of Physicians, American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American Gastroenterological Association, and American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases.
Dr. Jayaraj is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Dr. Jayaraj is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine And Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles.
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52 W. Underwood St., Orlando, FL 32806
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Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute - Downtown Orlando
A board-certified gastroenterologist, Shyam Varadarajulu, MD, specializes in advanced endoscopy at the Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute Center for Advanced Endoscopy, Research & Education. He treats complex digestive disorders and serves as president of Orlando Health’s Digestive Health Institute.His clinical interests and notable procedures include:Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)Luminal interventionsPancreatic endotherapyTumor ablationDr. Varadarajulu’s TrainingDr. Varadarajulu earned his medical degree at Madras Medical College in India. He followed this with a residency in internal medicine at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rochester, New York. He then completed his gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Connecticut in Farmington, and a fellowship in advanced endoscopy at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston under the tutelage of Drs. Peter Cotton and Robert Hawes.About Dr. Varadarajulu The principal investigator of more than 20 randomized trials related to interventional endoscopy, Dr. Varadarajulu also has lectured and held visiting professorships around the world. He has authored 65 chapters in reference textbooks, including the electronic reference UpToDate, and he is the editor of the textbook ENDOSONOGRAPHY. In addition, he has written more than 300 peer-reviewed manuscripts in high-impact journals and is a reviewer for more than 30 professional journals. He is a former section editor for the American Gastroenterological Association journal, Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology; and deputy editor-in-chief of Digestive Endoscopy. Dr. Varadarajulu is a member of the American Gastroenterological Association, American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy; an honorary member of the European Endoscopic Ultrasound Club and Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy of India; and an honorary fellow of the Japanese Gastroenterological Endoscopy Society. View Curriculum Vitae. Dr. Varadarajulu is highly rated in 32 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Varadarajulu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine And Gastroenterology.
Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute - Downtown Orlando
A leading international expert on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Udayakumar Navaneethan, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who treats complex digestive disorders at the Orlando Health Digestive Health Institute Center for Advanced Endoscopy, Research & Education and Center for Inflammatory Bowel Disease. He has advanced training in: ChromoendoscopyEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)Luminal interventionsEndoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)Double balloon enteroscopy (DBE)Pouchoscopy and therapeutic endoscopy in IBDDr. Navaneethan’s TrainingDr. Navaneethan earned his medical degree from Madras Medical College in India and completed an internship and residency in internal medicine at University Hospital/University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. He was inducted into Alpha Omega Alpha honor society during his residency and pursued fellowships in gastroenterology, IBD and advanced endoscopy at Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.About Dr. NavaneethanDr. Navaneethan currently is the principal investigator for multiple IBD-related clinical trials and studies focusing on medical and endoscopic management of complex IBD, chromoendoscopy for early diagnosis of colon cancer in IBD, primary sclerosing cholangitis and new medications for IBD. He has presented more than 100 research study abstracts and authored more than 240 peer-reviewed manuscripts and several book chapters focused on the endoscopic management of IBD. He sits on the editorial board of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases journal and is the associate editor of BMC Gastroenterology.He was one of the founding members of the Global Interventional IBD group and the special interest group in interventional IBD in the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Dr. Navaneethan is a member of the American Gastroenterology Association and Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation Florida Chapter, where he is on the medical advisory committee and chair of the professional educational committee. He also is a fellow of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and the American College of Gastroenterology.View Curriculum Vitae. Dr. Navaneethan is highly rated in 37 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sclerosing Cholangitis, Cholangitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Navaneethan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine And Gastroenterology.
AdventHealth Medical Group Center For Interventional Endoscopy
Muhammad Hasan is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Orlando, Florida. Dr. Hasan is highly rated in 33 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bile Duct Obstruction, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Gastric Bypass. Dr. Hasan is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Mahendran Jayaraj
Is Dr. Mahendran Jayaraj a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Mahendran Jayaraj is classified as an Advanced expert for Endoscopy, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Mahendran Jayaraj specialize in?
While Dr. Mahendran Jayaraj is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Cholecystitis, and Gallbladder Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Mahendran Jayaraj participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Mahendran Jayaraj has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Mahendran Jayaraj's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Mahendran Jayaraj accept my insurance?
Dr. Mahendran Jayaraj accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- CholecystitisDr. Jayaraj isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- EndoscopyDr. Jayaraj isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Jayaraj isAdvanced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GastrectomyDr. Jayaraj isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Jayaraj isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Jayaraj isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Jayaraj isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Jayaraj isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Jayaraj isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Jayaraj isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.

