Rajesh G. Govindaiah MD MBA, CPE, FACP

Hospital Medicine/Hospitalist

President, The Christ Hospital Physicians, The Christ Hospital Health Network

2139 Auburn AveCincinnati, OH 45219
Phone+1 513-585-2045

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Summary

Dr. Rajesh Govindaiah, MD is President of The Christ Hospital Physicians a 650+ provider multispecialty group affiliated with The Christ Hospital Health Network based in Cincinnati, OH.

He completed his medical education at the University of Michigan Medical School in 2000, followed by his residency in internal medicine at Trinity Health Ann Arbor Hospital, where he also served as Chief Resident. He holds an MBA from Northwestern University. Dr. Govindaiah has extensive experience in healthcare administration, having previously served as Chief Physician Executive/Chief Medical Officer at Memorial Health from 2010 to 2024.

Education & Training

University of MichiganResidency, Gastroenterology, 2020 - 2026
Northwestern UniversityMBA, 2018 - 2020
Trinity Health Ann Arbor HospitalChief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2005 - 2006
Trinity Health Ann Arbor HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 2002 - 2005
Corewell Health East Beaumont (Royal Oak)Internship, Surgery, 2000 - 2001

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2006 - 2029
OH State Medical License 2025 - 2027
MI State Medical License 2000 - 2009
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Press Mentions

The Christ Hospital Health Network Names Rajesh Govindaiah, MD, President of The Christ Hospital PhysiciansApril 30th, 2025
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Amid Widespread Doses Fuels Steady Stream of New Local CasesMay 2nd, 2021
Pandemic Affected People Outside COVID, Lead to 'Excess Deaths' in Illinois, Study FindsMarch 28th, 2021