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Vishwa Raj, MD, Physical Medicine/Rehab, Charlotte, NC

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Physical Medicine/Rehab Charlotte, NC

Vice-Chairperson of Clinical Operations Medical Director, Carolinas Rehabilitation Medical Director of Admissions, Carolinas Rehabilitation Chief of Oncology Rehabilitation, Levine Cancer Institute

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  • Office

    1100 Blythe Blvd
    Charlotte, NC 28203
    Phone+1 704-355-9330
    Fax+1 704-355-0709

Summary

  • Dr. Raj received his undergraduate degree in biophysical chemistry from Princeton University and his medical degree from the Rutgers University-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. He completed his internship in internal medicine at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania, and his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas.
    Dr. Raj is currently the Medical Director at Carolinas Rehabilitation and Vice-Chair of Clinical Operations for the Department of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. He is also the Chief of Oncology Rehabilitation for the Levine Cancer Institute. Dr. Raj provides cancer rehabilitation services on both an inpatient and outpatient basis, with specific emphasis on lymphedema management, hematological malignancy, and neurological tumor rehabilitation. Dr. Raj is active in many regional and national initiatives regarding the rehabilitation of oncology patients, and participates in research activities relating to functional improvement for individuals suffering from cancer. His program was the first ever accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for cancer rehabilitation. He is also very involved in national initiatives relating to health care reform, patient accessibility, and utilization for inpatient rehabilitation in the United States.

Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine
    Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2004 - 2007
  • Abington Memorial Hospital
    Abington Memorial HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2004
  • Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
    Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical SchoolClass of 2003
  • Princeton University
    Princeton UniversityB.A., Chemistry, with emphasis on Biophysical Chemistry, 1995 - 1999

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2003 - 2004
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Excellence in Cancer Rehabilitation Award American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, 2021
  • Charlotte Top Doctor Charlotte magazine, 2018-2021
  • Pinnacle Award Finalist Atrium Health, 2020
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Publications & Presentations

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Journal Articles

  • Inpatient cancer rehabilitation: past, present, and future perspectives  
     Raj V.S., Pugh T.M., Current Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Reports, 3/18/2018
  • Neoplasm of the Spinal Cord: Implications for Clinical Care to Improve Symptom Management and Functionality  
    Raj V.S., & Edekar J, Clinical Nursing Studies, 1/1/2013
  • Variations in Functional Outcome Stratified by Discharge Disposition and Oncological Treatment Groups After Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation for Brain Tumor Patients  
    Raj V., Groves C., Kim H., Bomberger C., & Norton J.H., The Open Rehabilitation Journal, 1/1/2012
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Books/Book Chapters

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Abstracts/Posters

  • Necrotizing autoimmune myopathy during pregnancy: A case report
     Michunovich, A., Chandler L., Raj, V.S., Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, San Juan, 2/22/2019
  • The Patient Specific Functional Scale in Outpatient Cancer Rehabilitation
     Sangermano S., Pugh T.M., Raj, V.S., Palliative and Supportive Care in Oncology Symposium: Patient-Centered Care Across the Cancer Continuum, San Diego, 11/16/2018
  • Measurement of Activity Tolerance in Oncology Inpatient Rehabilitation Population using Modified Borg
     Golden A., Troop E., Raj V., Pugh T., Pinto S., Sangermano S., The American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine 94th Annual Conference, Atlanta, 10/26/2017
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Lectures

  • Advocacy in Cancer Rehabilitation: An Interdisciplinary Approach 
    American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 2021 Annual Assembly - 10/19/2021
  • The Role of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine in Oncology 
    36th Annual Congress of the French Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine (SOFMER) - 10/15/2021
  • Cancer Rehabilitation from the Advocacy, Clinical Practice, Education, and Research Perspectives 
    Virtual International Society of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine - 6/15/2021
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Other

Press Mentions

  • Atrium Health Earns U.S. News & World Report ‘Top 10 Rehabilitation Hospital’ and a Top Hospital in the Carolinas Recognition
    Atrium Health Earns U.S. News & World Report ‘Top 10 Rehabilitation Hospital’ and a Top Hospital in the Carolinas RecognitionJuly 16th, 2024

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