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Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD

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Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Medical College of Wisconsin

Professional interests include: gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders)

2801 W Kinnickinnic River Parkway Suite 1080
Milwaukee, WI 53215

(414) 908-6506

Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD is a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD is affiliated with Ascension, ProHealth Care, Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus and Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook Campus.

Office Locations

1033 N Mayfair Road Suite 104
Milwaukee, WI 53226

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1033 N. Mayfair Road Suite 101
Wauwatosa, WI 53226

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ProHealth Care

1111 Delafield Street Suite 321
Waukesha, WI 53188

(414) 454-0600

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1185 Corporate Center Drive Suite 120
Oconomowoc, WI 53066

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2801 W Kinnickinnic River Parkway Suite 1080
Milwaukee, WI 53215

(414) 908-6506

(414) 908-6510

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 10%

By Volume:

preventive care

screening colonoscopy

In 2023, Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD performed more preventive care, and screening colonoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 90% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Top 25%

By Volume:

colonoscopy

gastrointestinal endoscopy

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Wisconsin, Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD performed more colonoscopy, and gastrointestinal (GI) endoscopy procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2012 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	255
doctor visit	171
esophageal dilation	17
gastrointestinal procedures	379
hospital care	360
inpatient care	360
minimally invasive procedures	379
preventive care	54
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	255

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2013 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	203
doctor visit	208
gastrointestinal procedures	272
hospital care	265
inpatient care	265
minimally invasive procedures	272
preventive care	33
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	203

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	287

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	391
Black	71
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	158
From 75 to 84	150
85 and over	72
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	18
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2014 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	179
doctor visit	149
gastrointestinal procedures	251
hospital care	235
inpatient care	235
minimally invasive procedures	251
preventive care	18
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	179

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	161
Female	259

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	55
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	123
85 and over	50
Less than 65	78

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	39
Dementia	16
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	232
doctor visit	154
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	305
hospital care	219
inpatient care	219
minimally invasive procedures	305
preventive care	30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	232

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	468

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	724
Black	72
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	220
85 and over	118
Less than 65	144

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2016 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	13
diagnostic procedures	305
doctor visit	126
esophageal dilation	20
gastrointestinal procedures	375
hospital care	208
image guided procedures	13
inpatient care	208
minimally invasive procedures	375
minor procedures	13
preventive care	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	305
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	181
Female	268

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	390
Black	34
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	56
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD in 2016

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	31
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	272
doctor visit	110
gastrointestinal procedures	357
hospital care	305
inpatient care	305
minimally invasive procedures	357
preventive care	61
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	272

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	221
Female	279

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	448
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	232
From 75 to 84	145
85 and over	48
Less than 65	75

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	29
Dementia	13
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	272
doctor visit	102
gastrointestinal procedures	338
hospital care	204
inpatient care	204
minimally invasive procedures	338
preventive care	39
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	272

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	249

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	395
Black	31
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	115
85 and over	36
Less than 65	63

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD in 2018

Hypertension	62
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	410
doctor visit	133
esophageal dilation	18
gastrointestinal procedures	498
hospital care	155
inpatient care	155
minimally invasive procedures	509
preventive care	52
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	410

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	262
Female	285

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	473
Black	27
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	310
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	37
Less than 65	69

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	326
doctor visit	102
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	451
hospital care	173
inpatient care	173
minimally invasive procedures	462
preventive care	73
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	326

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	252

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	439
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	270
From 75 to 84	129
85 and over	47
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	27
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	284
doctor visit	94
esophageal dilation	14
gastrointestinal procedures	389
hospital care	80
inpatient care	80
minimally invasive procedures	389
preventive care	76
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	284

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	401
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	258
From 75 to 84	112
85 and over	44
Less than 65	32

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD in 2021

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	22
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	291
doctor visit	76
esophageal dilation	12
gastrointestinal procedures	413
hospital care	134
inpatient care	134
minimally invasive procedures	413
preventive care	96
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	291

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	243
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	413
Black	14
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	42
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	293
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	31
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD in 2022

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	25
Dementia	5
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Milwaukee, WI were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

aspiration	13
diagnostic procedures	275
doctor visit	129
esophageal dilation	15
gastrointestinal procedures	366
hospital care	212
image guided procedures	13
inpatient care	212
minimally invasive procedures	368
minor procedures	13
preventive care	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	275
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD.

**Gender**
Male	207
Female	256

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	30
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	401
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	124
85 and over	49
Less than 65	65
65 to 74	225

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	26
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. He completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Medical College of Wisconsin

Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: The American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Ascension

ProHealth Care

Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - St. Joseph Campus

Ascension SE Wisconsin Hospital - Elmbrook Campus

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Gilead Sciences, Inc.	$52 $52
AbbVie, Inc.	$38 Humira $38
Medivators Inc.	$31 ADVANTAGE PLUS ENDOSCOPE REPROCESSING SYSTEM $31
Actavis Pharma Inc	$29 DELZICOL $29
AbbVie Inc.	$19 LINZESS $19
Other	$19 MYFEMBREE $19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$188

Research Payments

Dr. Rajesh Santharam, MD has received 3 research payments totaling $18,038.

Biography

Dr. Rajesh Santharam's specialty is adult gastroenterology. His clinical interests include gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders). He is a graduate of Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Santharam trained at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin for residency. He speaks Tamil. He is professionally affiliated with Ascension and ProHealth Care.