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Dr. Ajay Bakhshi, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Dr. Ajay Bakhshi, MD
3.6 (32 Ratings)

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Dr. Ajay Bakhshi, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 71
Bethesda, MD
Accepting new patients
48 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Ajay Bakhshi, MD works in Bethesda, MD as a Gastroenterology Specialist and has 48 years experience.

They are board certified in Allergy & Immunology and graduated from All India Inst Med Scis in 1976. Dr. Bakhshi completed a residency at University Calif. Dr. Bakhshi has has worked on more claims relating to Gastric Ulcer, Abdominal Pain and Gastrointestinal Bleeding than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Bakhshi has received an average rating of 3.6 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. They are affiliated with Suburban Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Bakhshi also speaks Hindi. Dr. Bakhshi practices at Practice in Bethesda, MD and has additional offices in Rockville, MD.

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Locations

  1. 1 Bethesda Hospitalist Partners LLC
    9406 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
  2. 2 National Digestive Care LLC
    10110 Molecular Dr Ste 104, Rockville, MD 20850

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3.6
Based on 32 Reviews
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1 Star (11)

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Mar 14, 2017
As a PhD scientist, I found Dr. Bakhshi to be very knowledgable about my condition and to apply the latest treatment. He was easy to talk to and responsive to my questions.
karen gray in annandale, VA — Mar 14, 2017
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Rheumatology
Internal Medicine
Allergy & Immunology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • All India Inst Med Scis
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Allergy & Immunology, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Stony Brook University Hospital SUNY Health Sciences Center
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Calif
    1981
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Natl Inst Health
    1983
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Ajay Bakhshi, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Bakhshi accepts telehealth appointments. Please call Dr. Bakhshi's office to make an appointment.

Dr. Bakhshi accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Bakhshi accepts here.

Dr. Bakhshi frequently sees patients for Gastric Ulcer, Abdominal Pain and Gastrointestinal Bleeding.

Yes, Dr. Bakhshi speaks Hindi. See Dr. Bakhshi's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Bakhshi has a star rating of 3.6/5 and has been reviewed 32 times.

Dr. Bakhshi is board certified in Allergy & Immunology, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Dr. Bakhshi has been practicing as a Gastroenterology Specialist for 48 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Suburban Hospital
  • Holy Cross Hospital

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