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Rachelle Gajadhar

medical-genetics

Rachelle Gajadhar, M.D.

Program Director, Geriatric Fellowship

Dr. Rachelle Gajadhar, MD, is a geriatric medicine specialist practicing in Columbia, SC, with over 25 years of experience treating older adults, particularly patients aged 65 and older. She focuses on primary care for geriatric populations, addressing common conditions such as delirium, cognitive decline, and challenges associated with aging in place. As Program Director for the Geriatric Fellowship at Prisma Health/University of South Carolina SOM Columbia, she leads interdisciplinary training

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Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Internal Medicine (ABIM)
  • Geriatric Medicine (ABIM)
  • Internal Medicine (BC0000007)

Education & Training

  • Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University (Geriatric Medicine, 2006)
  • Residency: Christiana Care Health Services (Internal Medicine, 2000)
  • Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD, 1997)
  • Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine
  • Residency: Christiana Care Health System/Christiana Hospital (Internal Medicine)

Years in Practice

25+ years

Peer Recognition

  • Castle Connolly — Top Doctor

    2017-2026 (10 years)

  • Castle Connolly — Regional Top Doctor

    2014

  • Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Clinical Genetics

Conditions & Treatments

Geriatric MedicineFalls & FrailtyDementia & Cognitive Disorders

Insurance(s) Accepted

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital
  • Prisma Health

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Gajadhar treats

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Gajadhar accept Aetna insurance?
Rachelle Gajadhar's public profile lists Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and Cigna plus 4 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
Where does Dr. Gajadhar practice?
Rachelle Gajadhar practices in Columbia, SC with hospital affiliations including Prisma Health Baptist Easley Hospital and Prisma Health.
What does Dr. Gajadhar specialize in?
Rachelle Gajadhar is a board-certified medical-genetics specialist with focus areas in Clinical Genetics.
How long has Dr. Gajadhar been practicing?
Rachelle Gajadhar has 29+ years of clinical experience in medical-genetics.
What is Dr. Gajadhar's medical training?
Public profile training history includes: Fellowship: Johns Hopkins University (Geriatric Medicine, 2006); Residency: Christiana Care Health Services (Internal Medicine, 2000); Medical School: University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD, 1997).

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