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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

Dr. Ajay Bakhshi, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Bethesda, MD.

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Dr. Ajay Bakhshi, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Bethesda, MD and has 48 years experience. They graduated from All India Inst Med Scis in 1976 and completed a residency at University Calif.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Suburban Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital. Dr. Bakhshi has experience treating conditions like Gastric Ulcer, Abdominal Pain and Gastrointestinal Bleeding among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bakhshi received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 32 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Bakhshi also speaks Hindi. Dr. Bakhshi is board certified in Allergy & Immunology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
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Manometry
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Lyme Disease
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Megacolon
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Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
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Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
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Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Joint Fluid Test
Liver Function Test
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Osteoporosis Screening
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Quantitative Sensory Test (QST)
Screening Colonoscopy
Steroid Injection
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
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Ultrasound, Musculoskeletal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Bethesda Hospitalist Partners LLC
    9406 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
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  2. 2 National Digestive Care LLC
    10110 Molecular Dr Ste 104, Rockville, MD 20850
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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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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Rheumatology
Specialties*
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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
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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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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ajay Bakhshi, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bakhshi's profile.

Dr. Bakhshi frequently treats the following conditions: Gastric Ulcer, Abdominal Pain and Gastrointestinal Bleeding. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ajay Bakhshi, MD is affiliated with Suburban Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ajay Bakhshi, MD holds board certification in Allergy & Immunology, Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Suburban Hospital

    8600 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD

  • Holy Cross Hospital

    1500 Forest Glen Rd, Silver Spring, MD