Overview
Selvi Rajagopal, MD, MPH is a diplomat of the American Board of Obesity Medicine. She specializes in medical weight management to prevent and treat chronic disease beginning in late adolescence through adulthood. In her clinical practice at the Johns Hopkins Healthful Eating, Activity and Weight Program, she works with individuals to implement a holistic approach to achieve their health goals through sustainable weight loss and weight maintenance, incorporating key elements of nutrition, exercise, mental health and medication management. Beyond her clinical role, Dr. Rajagopal is engaged in medical student and resident education within Obesity Medicine. Her research and public health interests include the improvement of health and nutrition literacy and food environment policy reform as strategies to reduce chronic disease burden among low-income populations across the age spectrum. Dr. Rajagopal received her Doctor of Medicine degree from George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, DC. She completed a combined training in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas. Following residency, she worked as a Medicine-Pediatrics hospitalist prior to joining the combined General Preventive Medicine Residency-Masters in Public Health Program at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in 2018 to pursue her interests in population health and chronic disease prevention. She pursued additional clinical training in weight management at the Johns Hopkins Digestive Weight Loss Center during her Preventive Medicine residency and has since joined clinical faculty within the Division of General Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Sepsis, Neurotoxicity Syndromes, and Balloon Sinuplasty.
Dr. Rajagopal is board certified in American Board Of Obesity Medicine, American Board Of Pediatrics, and American Board Of Internal Medicine. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.
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Pavilion II, STE 305, Lutherville, MD 21093
5450 Knoll North Drive, Suite 390, Columbia, MD 21045
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Selvi Rajagopal
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Selvi Rajagopal?
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Is Dr. Selvi Rajagopal a top-rated expert for Obesity?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Selvi Rajagopal is classified as an Experienced expert for Obesity, 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. Selvi Rajagopal specialize in?
While Dr. Selvi Rajagopal is a Internal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Obesity, Sepsis, and Neurotoxicity Syndromes. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Internal Medicine.
Does Dr. Selvi Rajagopal participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Selvi Rajagopal has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Obesity. You can view a list of Dr. Selvi Rajagopal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Selvi Rajagopal accept my insurance?
Dr. Selvi Rajagopal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 410-955-0670 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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- Balloon SinuplastyDr. Rajagopal isExperienced. Learn about Balloon Sinuplasty.
- Neurotoxicity SyndromesDr. Rajagopal isExperienced. Learn about Neurotoxicity Syndromes.
- ObesityDr. Rajagopal isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- SepsisDr. Rajagopal isExperienced. Learn about Sepsis.