Dr. Rajeswari Ananda, widely known as Dr. Rajee Ananda, is a highly respected board-certified neurologist, academic physician, clinical researcher, and healthcare leader with a distinguished career spanning several decades in the United States. She is nationally recognized for her expertise in neurology, movement disorders, and stroke care, as well as for her leadership in advancing patient-centered and technology-enabled healthcare.

Dr. Ananda received her medical education in India and pursued advanced postgraduate medical training in the United States, specializing in Neurology at the University of Southern California (USC). She is board certified in Neurologyand completed advanced training in the diagnosis and treatment of movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease and related neurodegenerative conditions, as well as in the acute and long-term management of stroke patients.

In recognition of her academic and clinical excellence, Dr. Ananda served as a Visiting Faculty Member at USC, where she actively participated in teaching, mentoring residents and medical students, and contributing to academic programs and clinical conferences. She has held attending physician privileges at multiple major hospitals, building a reputation for outstanding diagnostic acumen, meticulous clinical judgment, and deeply compassionate care.

Dr. Ananda has treated thousands of patients with complex neurological conditions and has been particularly known for managing challenging, long-term disorders requiring both medical precision and human understanding.

In addition to her clinical and academic work, Dr. Ananda has made significant contributions to clinical research in neurology and has authored and co-authored articles published in leading peer-reviewed medical journals, particularly in the areas of movement disorders, stroke, and neurological disease management.

Dr. Ananda currently serves as the Medical Director of Second Opinion Medical Group, a nationally recognized physician network comprising approximately 400 board-certified physicians from major medical institutions across the United States, representing virtually all medical and surgical specialties. In this role, she provides clinical leadership, ensures the highest standards of medical quality, and oversees the delivery of expert second opinions for complex and serious medical conditions.

She also serves as a Senior Medical Advisor and Medical Director to DRAI Health, Inc., an AI-enabled healthcare technology company focused on transforming healthcare delivery through intelligent, patient-centered digital platforms. In this capacity, she helps guide the clinical vision, safety, ethical framework, and real-world applicability of AI-driven medical solutions, ensuring that advanced technology enhances—not replaces—the human core of medicine.

Throughout her career, Dr. Ananda has been a strong advocate for a holistic, preventive, and patient-empowering approach to healthcare, emphasizing early diagnosis, lifestyle optimization, continuity of care, and long-term disease management. She is particularly passionate about using technology to expand access to high-quality care while preserving compassion, trust, and physician judgment.

Beyond her professional roles, Dr. Ananda is actively involved in philanthropic and community initiatives focused on healthcare access, education, and social well-being in both the United States and India. She believes deeply in mentorship, service, and the responsibility of medical professionals to uplift society.

Dr. Ananda’s career reflects a rare combination of clinical excellence, academic contribution, institutional leadership, technological vision, and deep human compassion. She continues to inspire patients, physicians, students, and healthcare leaders through her lifelong dedication to healing, innovation, and service to humanity.