--- title: "Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal | Surgeon in Sacramento, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Thiru N. Rajagopal, M.D. practices Surgery and Cancer Surgery in Sacramento, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thiru-n-rajagopal-1046242816" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Thiru N. Rajagopal, M.D. ![Thiru N. Rajagopal, M.D.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/static/images/fallback-provider.png) # Thiru N. Rajagopal, M.D. ## Surgery - Accepting new patients ## Cancer Surgery - Accepting new patients [3941 J St.Suite 362Sacramento, CA 95819](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=3941+J+St.+Sacramento%2C+CA+95819+US) ## Schedule appointment [916-453-8806](tel:+19164538806) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thiru-n-rajagopal-1046242816#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thiru-n-rajagopal-1046242816#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thiru-n-rajagopal-1046242816#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-thiru-n-rajagopal-1046242816#provider-services) ## About Dr. Rajagopal Languages English and Tamil (Fluent) Gender Male ## Education and training **Medical school:** Madras University **Internship:** CMC Medical College, University of Madras, India **Residency:** University of Maryland, Prince George's Hospital Center ## Board certifications - Surgery ## Affiliations ### Hospitals - Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento ### Other - Surgery Center Division - Sutter Independent Physicians ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (4 plans)** ### Aetna - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) **Alignment (4 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Alignment Health Sutter Advantage +More (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage HMO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (5 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) **Blue Shield of California (1 plan)** ### Blue Shield of California - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations 3941 J St. Suite 362 Sacramento, CA 95819 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=3941+J+St.+Sacramento%2C+CA+95819+US) [916-453-8806](tel:+19164538806) 916-453-1961 ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Abdominal Surgery - Abdominal wall surgery - Adrenalectomy - Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery - Biliary Surgery - Cancer Surgery - Cholecystectomy - Colon & Rectal Surgery - Fundoplication - Gastrointestinal Surgery - Hepatobiliary surgery - Hernia Repair - Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery - Laparoscopic Hernia Repair - Laparoscopy - [Minimally Invasive Surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) - Oncoplastic breast surgery - Pancreatic Surgery - Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy - Thyroid surgery - [Wound care](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/wound-care) ### Conditions - Achalasia - Adrenal problems - Anal Fissure - Anal Fistula - Anorectal Problems - Aphakia - [Breast cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/breast-cancer) - Fistula - Hemorrhoid external - Hemorrhoids - Hernia - Hiatal hernia - [Melanoma](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/skin-cancer) - Ocular Melanoma - Paraesophageal hernia - Varicose veins ### Reasons for visit - Surgical oncology ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/surgical) - [Minimally invasive and robotic surgery](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/minimally-invasive-and-robotic-surgery) - [Cancer services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/cancer) ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. 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