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Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD

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(Dr. Thiru Rajagopal, M.D.)

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Surgical Oncology (Cancer Surgery)

Madras Medical College

Professional interests include: anal fistula, fistula, anorectal problems, and more.

3939 J Street Suite 340
Sacramento, CA 95819

(916) 453-8806

Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD is a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA specializing in general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). He graduated from Madras Medical College. Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD is affiliated with Dignity Health, Sutter Health, Hill Physicians and Mercy General Hospital Methodist Hospital of Sacramento.

Office Locations

Mercy General Hospital Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

3939 J Street Suite 340
Sacramento, CA 95819

(916) 453-8806

(916) 453-1961

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Sutter Health

3941 J Street Suite 362
Sacramento, CA 95819

(916) 453-8806

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Some issues Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD can help you with:

Adrenalectomy (Adrenal Surgery)

Adrenalectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the adrenal glands, which lie above each kidney. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones that are necessary for bodily functions, such as the regulation of blood pressure and metabolism. If the adrenal glands overproduce certain hormones, or if a tumor grows on them, removal of the glands is a treatment option.

Adrenal surgery can be open or laparoscopic. Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that inserts a thin tube with a camera (laparoscope) through several small incisions on the abdomen. The surgeon uses the laparoscope to guide the procedure and is able to access and remove adrenal glands through the small incisions. Laparoscopic adrenal surgery lasts approximately 1-2 hours.

Laparoscopic adrenalectomy is associated with shorter recovery periods, reduced risk of infection, and smaller scars. Although these factors may be desirable, the location of the tumor, its size, and the severity of the condition may require that an individual instead undergo open surgery. An open adrenalectomy is typically done for larger adrenal tumors and requires a single, large incision on the abdomen. Open adrenal surgery takes around 2-4 hours.

Following the operation, patients will remain in the hospital for 1-2 days for a laparoscopic adrenalectomy or 3-5 days for an open adrenalectomy. Patients will likely have a liquid diet immediately after their surgery, but should be able to return to solid foods after a day. If both of the glands are removed, patients will be given drug therapy to replace the hormones they produced.

Gallbladder Removal Surgery (Cholecystectomy)

The gallbladder is a small, pear-shaped organ on the right side of the upper abdomen, underneath the liver. Its purpose is to store bile, which is used to digest fat. Occasionally, the gallbladder can develop mineral stones, called gallstones. If they are large enough, gallstones can block the ducts in the gallbladder and cause swelling and infection. Gallstones can be treated with lifestyle changes and medication, but sometimes this is not enough. In these cases, it is best to remove the gallbladder before it can cause more serious problems. The surgical removal of the gallbladder is called a cholecystectomy.

Today, most gallbladder surgeries are done laparoscopically. Four tiny incisions are made in the abdomen, and small tools are inserted through these tiny incisions to perform the surgery. Because the incisions are much smaller, recovery time is much faster with this type of surgery. Patients are usually discharged from the hospital the same day. Sometimes, open surgery is used to remove a gallbladder. In this type of surgery, a cut about six inches long is made in the upper right abdomen. After the gallbladder is removed, it is sutured or stapled closed. With open surgery, patients usually stay in the hospital for two to three days to recover before they are discharged.

Gallbladder removal, like any surgery, carries some risks, such as bleeding, infection, or the development of blood clots. Doctors will tell patients how to minimize their risk for complications. After surgery, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for several days. They should not soak in a bath until their sutures or staples have been removed. Patients should wash hands before touching the area around the incision. It will take a couple of days until patients feel like themselves again and a few weeks until their scar has healed and faded.

Thyroid Surgery

Thyroid surgery is a procedure to remove all or part of the thyroid gland. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland in the lower neck that regulates the hormones that manage metabolism. Thyroid surgery, also known as thyroidectomy, treats thyroid disorders such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), goiters (noncancerous thyroid inflammation), and thyroid cancer. It may also be used to remove thyroid nodules or cysts that have a risk of becoming cancerous.

Both hypothyroidism and goiters are caused by an autoimmune reaction where the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The thyroid reacts by releasing too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones, impairing thyroid function and causing irregular metabolism. Goiters develop from the autoimmune reaction causing continued antibody damage to the thyroid over time. Thyroid goiters are large, swollen lumps that can be felt near the base of the neck. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. Hypothyroidism may also be caused by iodine deficiency, as iodine is needed to produce thyroid hormones.

The exact cause of thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts is unknown. While thyroid cancer and thyroid nodules or cysts can occur in individuals with thyroid disorders, they are not associated with a malfunctioning thyroid.

Physicians may prescribe thyroid surgery if blood tests reveal patients' thyroid stimulating hormones (TSA) are outside of the acceptable range, indicating a malfunctioning thyroid. Thyroid biopsies (tissue samples) and tests for thyroid-attacking antibodies are also criteria for surgery.

An ENT or general surgeon performs thyroid surgery. While a patient is placed under anesthesia, the surgeon makes an incision at the center of the neck and removes the thyroid gland. Two alternative methods of thyroid surgery are transoral (incision through the mouth) and endoscopic, where a surgeon operates a video camera for live footage to help guide the removal process.

Thyroid surgery requires minimal aftercare. Most patients recover quickly and resume normal activities within a few days of surgery. However, thyroid surgery patients must take daily synthetic thyroid medication (levothyroxine) for life to replace their removed thyroid.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	13
doctor visit	152
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	141
inpatient care	141
open surgery	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	112
excision	11
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
lymph node procedures	11
open surgery	23

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	75
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	97
Black	21
Hispanic	0
Asian	18
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	70
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	12
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD in 2013

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2014 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	119
hospital care	76
inpatient care	76

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	81

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	95
Black	0
Hispanic	26
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	67
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	12
Less than 65	28

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD in 2014

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	11
doctor visit	102
gastrointestinal procedures	11
hospital care	31
inpatient care	31
open surgery	11

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	150

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	148
Black	0
Hispanic	34
Asian	38
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD in 2015

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	30
Dementia	10
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	62

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	34
Female	51

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	0
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	38
From 75 to 84	23
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD in 2016

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	65

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	32
Female	42

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	39
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD in 2017

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	27
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	36
Dementia	0
Cancer	27

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	76

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	43
Black	11
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	34
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	24

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	74

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	28
Female	43

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	37
Black	0
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	20
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	51

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	18
Female	33

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	27
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	29
Dementia	0
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	37

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	24
Female	26

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	21
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	35
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD in 2021

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	40
Dementia	0
Cancer	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	45

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	35
Female	17

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	31
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	32
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD in 2022

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	27
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD treated as a general surgeon in Sacramento, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

abdominal surgery	12
diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	81
excision	11
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
lymph node procedures	11
open surgery	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD.

**Gender**
Male	40
Female	52

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	2
Asian / Pacific Islander	6
Non-Hispanic White	53
Hispanic	11
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	11
85 and over	2
Less than 65	15
65 to 74	45

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	1
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	2
Cancer	20
Dementia	2

Education & Training

Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD graduated from Madras Medical College. He completed residency at Prince George's Hospital Center. He is certified by the Surgery General Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Madras Medical College

Residency: Prince George's Hospital Center

Board Certification: Surgery General Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Dignity Health

Sutter Health

Hill Physicians

Mercy General Hospital Methodist Hospital of Sacramento

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross of California, Blue Shield of California, WellCare, Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO, Medicare Advantage, United Healthcare, Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS), Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO) and Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross of California

Blue Shield of California

WellCare

Health Net Medicare Advantage HMO

Medicare Advantage

United Healthcare

Accepted Aetna Plans: Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA): HMO: HMO Deductible Plans: Quality Point of Service (QPOS)

Accepted SCAN Plans: Sutter Senior Advantage, a SCAN Medicare Plan (HMO)

Accepted Sutter Health Plan Plans: Individual and Family Plan HMO: Large and Small Group HMO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
LIFECELL CORPORATION	$6,365 AlloDerm $4,806	STRATTICE $1,559
Davol Inc.	$5,908 SURGICAL $3,891	DAV-VENTRALIGHT $919	DAV-XenMatrix AB $776	VENTRALIGHT $122	PHASIX $97	Other $103
Novadaq Technologies Inc.	$3,969 LUNA $3,475	PINPOINT $491	DERMACELL $3
Genentech USA, Inc.	$3,762 Herceptin $3,416	Perjeta $68	$279
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$2,839 Da Vinci Surgical System $2,839
Other	$17,046 VAC VERAFLO $1,820	Synthetic Mesh $1,692	Ovitex $1,179	BIO A Tissue Reinforcement $1,163	Endoscopy Endocutters $906	Other $10,287

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$24,446
Food and Beverage	$11,573
Consulting Fee	$2,250
Education	$1,542
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$50
Other	$29

Biography

Dr. Thiru Rajagopal works as a general surgery and surgical oncology (cancer surgery). Clinical interests for Dr. Rajagopal include adrenalectomy (adrenal surgery), achalasia, and anal fissures. Dr. Rajagopal appears to be in-network for Blue Shield, Health Net, Anthem, and more. After attending Madras Medical College for medical school, he completed his residency training at Prince George's Hospital Center and a hospital affiliated with the University of Maryland. He speaks Tamil. His professional affiliations include Mercy General Hospital, Hill Physicians, and Sutter Health. Dr. Rajagopal has an open panel in Sacramento, CA according to Hill Physicians.