Raj Palraj, M.B.B.S., M.D.

Raj Palraj, M.B.B.S., M.D., F.I.D.S.A., F.R.S.M., is a consultant in the Division of General Internal Medicine and the Division of Public Health, Infectious Diseases, and Occupational Medicine at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and surrounding areas. Dr. Palraj provides specialized care in infectious diseases with a strong focus on prevention, early detection, and long-term health. He also serves as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science, contributing to education, research, and quality initiatives.

His care philosophy: "To provide individualized, proactive, and evidence-based care that integrates prevention, early detection, and risk reduction to help each patient live a healthy life."

Areas of expertise

Dr. Palraj focuses on evidence-based preventive strategies and complex infectious disease management, including:

• Executive health preventive screening: Comprehensive evaluations for early detection and risk assessment.
• Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia: Expertise in diagnosis, management, and strategies to prevent complications.
• Prosthetic valve infective endocarditis: Specialized care for individuals with prosthetic valves at risk for infection.
• Travel medicine: Guidance on vaccinations, preventive measures, and health planning for international travel.

Research and professional highlights

Dr. Palraj is board-certified in internal medicine and infectious disease by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He completed medical school at Madras Medical College in India, followed by residency training at the University of Miami and fellowship training in infectious diseases at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota.

His research interests emphasize improving outcomes in infectious diseases such as bacteremia, endocarditis, and device-associated infections. Dr. Palraj is actively involved in clinical guideline development, translational research, and healthcare leadership programs. He has published extensively and is a Fellow of the Infectious Diseases Society of America and the Royal Society of Medicine.

Personal note

Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Palraj enjoys traveling to experience diverse cultures, hiking in scenic landscapes, and spending quality time with his family.