Gastroenterology

Gottumukkala Raju, MD

John Stroehlein Distinguished Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition

Dr. Gottumukkala S. Raju is a professor of medicine in the Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, where he specializes in advanced endoscopic interventions for gastrointestinal cancers and colon cancer prevention. He primarily treats patients with colon polyps and cancer, including large and flat colon polyps, employing techniques such as endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) and high-quality colonoscopy for

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Gastroenterology (ABIM)

Education & Training

Medical School: Sri Krishnadevaraya University / Government Medical College (MD, 1986)
Residency: Cleveland Clinic (Internal Medicine, 1995)
Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (Gastroenterology, 1997)
Fellowship: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (Endoscopy, 1998)

Years in Practice

40+ years

Peer Recognition

ACG — Fellow (FACG)
2026
Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Castle Connolly — America's Top Doctors
2009-2019 (11 years)
Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Conditions & Treatments

Colon Cancer ScreeningColonoscopyColorectal Cancer

Insurance(s) Accepted

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Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Raju treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Raju accept Aetna insurance?

Gottumukkala Raju's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 3 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Raju practice?

Gottumukkala Raju practices in Houston, TX with hospital affiliations including University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

What does Dr. Raju specialize in?

Gottumukkala Raju is a board-certified gastroenterology specialist with focus areas in Colorectal Cancer Screening.

How long has Dr. Raju been practicing?

Gottumukkala Raju has 44+ years of clinical experience in gastroenterology.

What is Dr. Raju's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: Sri Krishnadevaraya University / Government Medical College (MD, 1986); Residency: Cleveland Clinic (Internal Medicine, 1995); Fellowship: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics (Gastroenterology, 1997).