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Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, MD

Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, MD

Urology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Raj Satkunasivam, MD is a urologist in Houston, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Toronto in 2008. He is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (10 reviews)
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6560 Fannin St Ste 2100
Houston, TX 77030

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Office6560 Fannin St Ste 2100 Houston, TX 77030
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(713) 903-2837

Dr. Satkunasivam is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Satkunasivam specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital • America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Satkunasivam's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Satkunasivam

4.1
10 ratings, 5 with a written review
5 star
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3 star
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1 star
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I want to thank Dr. Raj Satkunasivam and his team for being so understanding, patient and thoughtful on 11/7/24 with my father Philip Kevin and myself! Y’all have given my father, family and I hope when we were lost and confused. I never imagined leaving MD Anderson because of being a hospital for cancer but Dr. Raj Satkunasivam is so much more qualified then the doctor we had at MD Anderson and his team is also top notch! I even tried switching drs at MD Anderson but they wouldn’t help me! Anyone looking for a Urologic Oncologist please look no further! This man is who you need! Don’t let the name of a hospital deter you for any reason! I had no idea they treated cancer. I also want to thank Dr. Michael Liss at UCSD Urology formally at MD Anderson for telling me Houston Methodist had a cancer wing and you had a friend/s that practiced there. I didn’t have a name but to my father and I’s surprise Dr.Raj knew both my dads Urologist and Urologic Oncologist in San Diego. His Urologist was Dr.Rajs resident and he knew Dr. Liss as well! Small world God sealed the decision to change hospitals by blessing us with Dr.Raj!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tina – Nov 11, 2024
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Excellent Job
Dr. Raj preformed a full kidney removal of my right kidney and I had no complications after & minimal pain. He was very informative and professional. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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JRO – Nov 06, 2024
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Good doctor. TERRIBLE staff.
Response times from testing are abysmal. Communication is bad. Consideration for patients by staff is laughable. Use Dr. Raj only if you can bear this, on top of your disease.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Nov 06, 2023
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Absolutely the best surgeon!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Houston, TX – Feb 15, 2019
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After waiting for two months, my scheduled appointment with Dr Raj came. I arrived to Sunnybrook Hospital, & headed to his receptionist to sign in, she was rude, impolite and disrespectful. I told her immediately to cancel my appointment indicating this to her behavior. She did not try to apologize. surprisingly, as I was leaving I realized that Dr Raj was standing behind me and he has seen how she treated me and didn't care to interfere. At that moment i realized what type of drs he is...
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Oshawa, ON – Aug 02, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Raj Satkunasivam is a fellowship-trained Urologic Oncologist with a focus on minimally invasive and robotic approaches for the treatment of genito-urinary malignancies. His practice includes minimally invasive and robotic surgical techniques...read more

  • Urology

  • Urologic Oncology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Keck School Of Medicine Of University Of Southern California

    Fellowship Hospital, 2015

  • University Of Toronto

    Residency Hospital, 2013

  • University Of Toronto

    Internship Hospital, 2009

  • University Of Toronto

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology
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Urology†
†Self designated 
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Dr. Satkunasivam is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Houston Methodist Hospital

      6565 Fannin St
      Houston, TX 77030
      Recipient of 67
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 1% in the nation for providing the highest clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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