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Dr. Rajaratnam Skantharaja, MD

Dr. Rajaratnam Skantharaja, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Rajaratnam Skantharaja, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Modesto, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center.

Practice

1501 Oakdale Rd Modesto, CA 95355

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(209) 572-4222

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Skantharaja specializes in the area of Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Practices at Highly Recommended Hospital
    Patients recommend this hospital to family and friends. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rajaratnam Skantharaja, MD is a cardiothoracic surgeon in Modesto, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Emory University School of Medicine in 1972. He is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center.

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

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  • Emory University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1972
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Thoracic Surgery®
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Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Office1501 Oakdale Rd Modesto, CA 95355
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Practice

Briggsmore Specialty Center1409 E Briggsmore Ave Modesto, CA 95355
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Sutter Gould Medical Foundation Clinical600 Coffee Rd Modesto, CA 95355
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Memorial Medical Center

    1700 Coffee Rd
    Modesto, CA 95355
    Recipient of 19
    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

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    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

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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