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About Raj K. Thakrar, MD
Raj K. Thakrar, MD earned his Bachelor of Arts in Neuroscience from Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD, followed by a Master of Science in Physiology and Biophysics from Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. He subsequently conducted biomedical engineering research at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before obtaining his Doctor of Medicine from the University of Vermont College of Medicine in Burlington, VT.
Dr. Thakrar went on to complete a General Surgery Internship at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, followed by a Residency in Neurological Surgery at the University of Vermont Medical Center. He then pursued advanced Fellowship training in Complex Reconstructive and Oncologic Spine Neurosurgery at Brown University Health.
His philosophy of care is built on empathy, communication, and individualized treatment. He believes effective care begins with listening – understanding not only symptoms, but also each patient’s concerns, goals, and values. Whenever possible, he emphasizes nonoperative options first. When surgery is the best course, he focuses on precise, patient-specific solutions that are technically sound, minimally invasive when appropriate, and tailored to each individual’s unique needs.
Dr. Thakrar’s path to medicine was shaped early in life beginning with his own newborn health challenges, and deepened by seeing the disparities his immigrant family faced in accessing care. These experiences inspired him to pursue medicine not only as a career, but also as a platform for advocacy and change.
He was ultimately drawn to Neurosurgery, and to Complex Spine Surgery in particular, for its combination of intellectual depth, technical precision, and the opportunity to profoundly improve a person’s quality of life. To him, each patient is more than a diagnosis; they are a person navigating pain, uncertainty, and hope. His role is to guide them with clarity, compassion, and partnership.
At Southcoast Health, Dr. Thakrar is committed to delivering high-quality, innovative Neurosurgical care to the local community, and to help build a world-class Spine program grounded in safety, compassion, collaboration, and clinical excellence.
Outside of the operating room, Dr. Thakrar enjoys working out, traveling, playing piano, and cooking — a hobby he finds both therapeutic and delicious.
Ubicaciones
480 Hawthorn Street
Dartmouth, MA
02747
Dartmouth, MA
02747
235 Hanover Street, Suite 205
Fall River, MA
02720
Fall River, MA
02720
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