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Robin Raju, DO

Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation
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Additional Titles

Medical Director, Yale New Haven Health Rehabilitation Committee, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Contact Info

Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation

P.O. Box 208071

New Haven, CT 06520-8071

United States

About

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Assistant Professor of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation

Medical Director, Yale New Haven Health Rehabilitation Committee, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Biography

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Specialist) focused on comprehensive treatment of musculoskeletal pain, chronic pain, overuse injuries, and sports and trauma-related problems.

Utilizes specialized physical therapy programs, minimally invasive procedures - such as ultrasound or fluoroscopy-guided injections, and alternate modalities.

Research interest in regenerative medicine and the effectiveness of spine and joint injections.

Appointments

Other Departments & Organizations

Education & Training

Fellow, Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine Fellowship
Thomas Jefferson University/Rothman Institute (2018)
Non Degree Program
Thomas Jefferson University/Rothman Institute, Fellowship - Interventional Spine and Musculoskeletal Medicine (2018)
Non Degree Program
Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Medical Center, Residency - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (2014)
Resident, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
Case Western Reserve University/MetroHealth Medical Center (2014)
Non Degree Program
Good Samaritan Medical Center, Internship - Family Practice (2011)
Intern, Family Medicine Internship
Good Samaritan Medical Center/Catholic Health Services (2011)
DO
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine/NYIT
Research Assistant
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine (2008)
BS
New York Institute of Technology, Natural Sciences

Research

Overview

Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)

Pain Measurement; Regenerative Medicine

Research at a Glance

Yale Co-Authors

Frequent collaborators of Robin Raju's published research.

Publications

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2022

2020

2019

2018

Academic Achievements & Community Involvement

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    YNHH Medical Executive Administration Committee

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    Yale New Haven Health Rehabilitation

Clinical Care

Overview

Robin Raju, MD, is a physiatrist (a doctor who specializes in physical medicine and rehabilitation). Physiatrists treat problems with the muscles, joints, and nerves without surgery. They take a holistic approach to care, treating the “whole person,” with the understanding that pain and injury in one part of the body can impact other areas as well.

“Physiatry is a good first entry point for patients with musculoskeletal problems, especially if they aren’t sure what type of specialist to see,” Dr. Raju says. “I would say it’s the internal medicine of musculoskeletal care. If you have any joint issues—or any pain at all—a physiatrist will look not only at that problem, but at you as a whole person before formulating a treatment plan. It's a great specialty in the sense that we believe in an interdisciplinary approach to all musculoskeletal problems. Because there are different aspects to any diagnosis, whether they are physical, emotional, cognitive, or social, they all need to be addressed for a good overall recovery.”

The most common problem Dr. Raju sees is musculoskeletal pain, but he also treats chronic pain, overuse injuries, and sports and trauma-related problems. He may use such nonsurgical methods as medication, injections, physical therapy, and/or alternative modalities.

“It’s truly rewarding work,” Dr. Raju says. “I see patients when they are at one of the more difficult points in their life, and it’s rewarding to help them get better both physically and emotionally. It's truly an honor to lend them my ears and be able to help them along the recovery process.”

As an assistant professor of clinical orthopedics and rehabilitation at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Raju focuses his research on regenerative medicine, including stem cells and biologics (treatments that have been found to stimulate musculoskeletal healing), and the effectiveness of various kinds of spine and joint injections.

Clinical Specialties

Neuromuscular Medicine; Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; Pain Medicine

Fact Sheets

Board Certifications

  • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

    Certification Organization
    AB of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
    Original Certification Date
    2015

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Contacts

Appointment Number
Mailing Address

Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation

P.O. Box 208071

New Haven, CT 06520-8071

United States

Locations

  • Department of Orthopaedics & Rehabilitation

    Academic Office

    47 College Street

    New Haven, CT 06510

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