Manikanda Raja, MD

Manikanda Raja, MD, is a board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, and Geriatric Medicine in Hemet, California. He is board-certified in internal medicine, hospice and palliative medicine, and addiction medicine, and leads his private practice, Manikanda Raja M.D. – A Medical Corporation, which is part of the Hemet Community Medical Group.

Dr. Raja earned his medical degree from Madras Medical College in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. He completed his medical training with an internship at Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center in The Bronx, New York City, and finished his medical training with a residency at Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium in Redlands, California. He has more than 26 years of experience and holds an active state medical license in California.

Dr. Raja is affiliated with Hemet Global Medical Center and serves as medical director for Ramona Rehab Nursing Center in Hemet, Hemet Valley Recovery Center in Hemet, and Living Waters Hospice in Riverside, California. He maintains active memberships in several professional organizations, including the American Medical Association (AMA), American College of Physicians (ACP), Riverside County Medical Association (RCMA), and the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).

Dr. Raja takes a comprehensive, patient-centered approach to healthcare, focusing on preventive medicine and doing all he can to prevent future health issues. He has expertise in treating obesity, hypertension & high blood pressure, diabetes, among other conditions. Dr. Raja has a broad range of healthcare experience and understands that patient treatment goes beyond simply diagnosing and treating the symptoms. He is currently accepting new patients and speaks both English and Spanish.