Y. Pritham Raj, M.D.

Academic and Clinical Positions

Medical Director, OHSU Internal Medicine Practice

Assistant Professor, Departments of Internal Medicine & Psychiatry

Biography

Dr. Raj specializes in the interface between General Internal Medicine and Psychiatry. In addition to the practice of general medicine, he has developed a novel med-psych teaching clinic, working with the Internal Medicine housestaff to care for patients using a “mind-body” approach. To date, Dr. Raj has done clinical research in obesity, depression in the critically-ill and mild cognitive impairment/dementia.  He relocated to Portland in 2006 after serving on the faculty at Duke University Medical Center and currently serves as Medical Director of the OHSU Internal Medicine Practice.

In his spare time, Dr. Raj enjoys spending time with his family. He is a classical trumpet player who also enjoys writing and traveling. During the fall, you can usually expect to find Dr. Raj at FedEx Field in his hometown of Washington, D.C. rooting for his beloved Redskins.

Professional Education

• Degree:
  M.D., University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, 1997
  
• Residency:
  Internal Medicine, Duke University Medical Center, 2002
  Psychiatry, Duke University Medical Center, 2002

Certifications

• Certifications:
  Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine, 2003
  Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2005
  Psychosomatic Medicine, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, 2008

Memberships and Associations

Fellow:  American College of Physicians
Member:  Society of General Internal Medicine, American Psychiatric Association, Oregon Psychiatric Association, and Oregon Medical Association