Dr. Rajender Gattu, MD

Dr. Rajender Gattu, MD

Pediatrician
407.6 mi · 11414 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20902

At a glance

Accepts 11 insurances
Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Works at Xpress Pediatrics Urgent Care for Children
4 office locations
Speaks English

Office location

Xpress Pediatrics Urgent Care for Children
407.6 mi · 11414 Georgia Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, 20902

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In-network insurances

Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare

Popular visit reasons

Abdominal Pain
Abscess
Allergic Cough
Annual Physical
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Hearing Problems
Pediatric Consultation
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)
Abdominal Pain
Abscess
Allergic Cough
Annual Physical

More about Dr. Rajender Gattu, MD

Dr. Gattu is board-certified in pediatrics and pediatric emergency medicine. He completed his pediatric residency at the State University of New York, University Health Science Center at Brooklyn, New York and his fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine at Children’s Hospital of Michigan, Detroit. Prior to his pediatric residency, Dr. Gattu received additional post-graduate training in pediatrics in India and the United Kingdom. He was awarded a diploma in pediatrics from a prestigious Royal College of Physicians of UK. He earned his medical degree from Gandhi Medical College, India. He was an attending in pediatrics and practiced General Pediatrics for a few years before he advanced his career to pediatric emergency medicine in 2003. He was a faculty in the department of pediatrics at Children’s Hospital of Michigan. He later moved to Maryland and continued as a faculty at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, in Pediatric Emergency Medicine. During his tenure, Dr. Gattu was nominated for several awards for teaching, clinical excellence, and patient care. Throughout his career, he had trained several medical student and residents across different disciplines. He introduced the simulation-based training and developed mock code scenarios, skill stations, for pediatric residents at the University of Maryland School of Medicine Dr. Gattu had authored articles on bronchiolitis, asthma, pediatric poisoning, and fever in newborn, telemedicine, and diagnosis of sexual abuse in children. This work has been disseminated through a variety of publications, most notably Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA), Hospital Pediatrics, Journal of Pediatrics, Pediatric Clinics of North America, Annals of Emergency Medicine.

Education & experience

Education

Medical School - Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Children's Hospital of Michigan, Fellowship in Pediatric Emergency Medicine
State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center, Residency in Pediatrics

Practice

Xpress Pediatrics Urgent Care for Children

Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics
Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics)

Background

Languages spoken

English

Gender

Male

NPI number

#1417995143

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Frequently asked questions

What practice does Dr. Rajender Gattu work with?

Dr. Rajender Gattu works with Xpress Pediatrics Urgent Care for Children.

Where is Dr. Rajender Gattu's office located?

Dr. Rajender Gattu has 4 office locations, including in Mount Carmel, Silver Spring, and Rendville, view full addresses on Dr. Gattu's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Rajender Gattu have?

Dr. Rajender Gattu is certified by American Board of Pediatrics and Pediatric Emergency Medicine (Pediatrics).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Rajender Gattu?

Dr. Rajender Gattu frequently sees patients for Annual Physical, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Hearing Problems, Pediatric Consultation, and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Rajender Gattu on their profile.

What languages does Dr. Rajender Gattu speak?

Dr. Rajender Gattu speaks English.

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