Roshini Rajapaksa Biography
Dr. Roshini Rajapaksa, also known as Dr. Raj, is a prominent gastroenterologist and media personality based in New York City. She is known for her expertise in digestive health. As well as her regular appearances as a medical correspondent on WNYW-TV/Fox 5.
Dr. Raj completed her undergraduate degree in biology at Harvard University before attending New York University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in internal medicine at NYU Medical Center. Followed by a fellowship in gastroenterology at Columbia University Medical Center.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Raj is a sought-after expert in the media world. She has made appearances on numerous television shows, including the Today Show, Dr. Oz, and Good Day New York. She has also been featured in publications such as Women’s Health, Glamour, and Self Magazine.
Dr. Raj is a strong advocate for preventive medicine and healthy living. She is the co-founder of Tula, a skincare line that emphasizes the connection between gut health and skin health. She is also the author of “What the Yuck?! The Freaky and Fabulous Truth About Your Body,” a book that aims to demystify common health questions and concerns.
Roshini Rajapaksa Age
Roshini was born on 17 December 1971 in the United States. She is 52 years old.
Roshini Rajapaksa Education
Dr. Raj holds a Medical Degree from New York University School of Medicine. And a Bachelor of Arts in English from Harvard College.
Roshini Rajapaksa Family
Roshini’s mother worked in a hospital. While she was growing up, she learned that weekends weren’t for work. They were all about spending time with family and that is what she does on her weekends.
Roshini Rajapaksa Husband
Dr. Raj is married to Vivek Nasta with whom she has two children, Kiren and Dilan. Nasta runs a mobile consulting firm. Her older son Kiren wants to be a paleontologist and Dilan does. Too—he wants to be exactly like his brother.
Raj has said that the favorite thing in her husband is that he gives her one time to decompress and he takes kids out to lunch or the playground.
Roshini Rajapaksa Fox 5
Roshini Rajapaksa is a medical doctor and a health expert who has appeared on Fox 5 News as a guest commentator on various health-related topics.
She is also the author of “What The Health?” a book that aims to empower readers to take charge of their health by providing practical advice on topics such as nutrition, fitness, and disease prevention.
Dr. Rajapaksa has been featured in numerous publications and media outlets, including CNN, NBC, and The New York Times. She currently serves as an Assistant Professor at the NYU School of Medicine and is a practicing gastroenterologist.
Roshini Rajapaksa Book
She is also the author of What the Yuck?! The Freaky & Fabulous Truth About Your Body. All women have concerns about their body that they are just too embarrassed to mention to their doctor. In “What The Yuck?!” “Health Magazine” Medical Editor Dr. Roshini Rajapaksa (Dr. Raj) answers them all – from the serious like ‘Is it bad that I drank margaritas before I realized I was pregnant?’ and ‘Could this mole be skin cancer?’ to the offbeat like ‘Can too many venti lattes (Green Tea latte made with Soy) give you a heart attack?’ and ‘Why do I get a headache when I eat chocolate cupcakes?’
Dr. Raj sheds light on even the most confusing symptoms, telling readers when not to worry, and when to see their doctor. The book also shares insider tips from Dr. Raj, fascinating factoids – such as ‘Most women have one breast that’s larger than the other’ – as well as poll results, so readers can see at a glance how many seemingly-weird body issues are actually healthy and normal.
All 205 questions come from real women; they cover everyday health concerns and thoroughly modern conundrums, such as H1N1 (Swine Flu), celebrity diets, and mobile phone dangers. The book is organized by themes such as ‘That time of the month’ and ‘Between the sheets’, making it easy to navigate and irresistible to flip through. Sure to be a classic, “What The Yuck?!” is a book women of all ages will want to own.
Dr. Raj has also published several research articles in the area of colon cancer screening.
Roshini Rajapaksa Company
On realizing the need for women to achieve balance in life, Dr. Raj co-founded TULA skincare line in January 2014.
Roshini Rajapaksa Salary
Dr. Raj is a highly recommended gastroenterologist in New York due to her good work. However, her salary is not yet disclosed.
