Kuljeet S. Rai, MD
Family Medicine
Hospital Affiliations
Good Samaritan Hospital
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MDVIP Annual Membership Fee
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Quarterly
$650.00*
Semi-Annual
$1,300.00*
Annual
$2,600.00*
About Kuljeet S. Rai, MD
In my practice, patients are my number one priority. I personally make sure that all of their needs are met. The MDVIP model of care allows me to accomplish this goal with ease. I am a firm believer in the statement; excellent leaders lead by example. I will not ask my patients to set goals that I don't already adhere to. Nutrition and exercise are important to me, and I also make it an important part of my patients' lives.
I speak several languages and am very comfortable with cultural diversity/unity of humanity, and I can explain medical jargon in terms that my patients understand. I enjoy the role of being my patients' healthcare "quarterback", and I don't like to lose.
Residency
Stanford University Medical Center
San Jose, CA
Family Practice Residency 1988-1990
Co-Chief Resident, Family Practice Residency 1990
San Jose, CA
Family Practice Residency 1988-1990
Co-Chief Resident, Family Practice Residency 1990
Internship
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
San Jose, CA
1986-1987
San Jose, CA
1986-1987
Medical School
University of Southern California School of Medicine
Los Angles, CA
Doctorate of Medicine 1986
Los Angles, CA
Doctorate of Medicine 1986
Undergraduate
Santa Clara University
Santa Clara, CA
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry 1981
Santa Clara, CA
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry 1981
American Board of Family Practice
Good Samaritan Hospital
President, Rai Research Associates, Los Gatos, CA 2009-present
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine, Stanford University & USC 1993-present
Department Chair, Family Practice Division, San Jose Medical Group, Good Samaritan Medical Group, San Jose, CA 1992-2000
Volunteer Physician, Beas Eye Camp, Punjab India 1990
Member, Santa Clara County Medical Association
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine, Stanford University & USC 1993-present
Department Chair, Family Practice Division, San Jose Medical Group, Good Samaritan Medical Group, San Jose, CA 1992-2000
Volunteer Physician, Beas Eye Camp, Punjab India 1990
Member, Santa Clara County Medical Association
Served as Principal Investigator on the following trials:
Peniciclovir vs. Placeblo study of the effect of early treatment on the development of oral herpes labialis 1997
Valtrex 500 BID vs. Placebo as a three-day treatment course for recurrent genital herpes in immunocompetent patients 1997
Herpes Vaccine study in healthy adult HSV seronegative subjects 1997
Lobucavir in Genital Herpes treatment 1998
ISAAC for Social Phobia with Paroxetine 1999
IMPACT for Migraine Headaches with Imitrex 1999
Valtrex vs. Placebo for HSV 1 1999
Jupiter Trial for primary coronary artery disease prevention 2003-2008
Peniciclovir vs. Placeblo study of the effect of early treatment on the development of oral herpes labialis 1997
Valtrex 500 BID vs. Placebo as a three-day treatment course for recurrent genital herpes in immunocompetent patients 1997
Herpes Vaccine study in healthy adult HSV seronegative subjects 1997
Lobucavir in Genital Herpes treatment 1998
ISAAC for Social Phobia with Paroxetine 1999
IMPACT for Migraine Headaches with Imitrex 1999
Valtrex vs. Placebo for HSV 1 1999
Jupiter Trial for primary coronary artery disease prevention 2003-2008
Biking, running, cooking, gardening, home improvements, car restorations, repairs of all kinds
Benefits of joining Dr. Rai's practice with MDVIP
MDVIP Wellness Program
Expect comprehensive screenings and tests and a custom wellness plan designed for you.
Better Doctor-Patient Relationship
97% of MDVIP members are satisfied with their relationship (vs 58% in traditional PCP).
Same/Next-Day Appointments
See Dr. Rai quickly and take your time during each appointment.
Reachable 24/7
Reach Dr. Rai by phone after-hours and on weekends.
Smaller Practice Size
MDVIP practices are smaller than most primary care practices, which means your doctor has more time to help you.
Your Dedicated Doctor
See Dr. Rai when you go to the office — not someone else like a nurse practitioner or physician assistant
Travel Benefits
If you need urgent care while traveling, your physician can help arrange your care with a local hospital, pharmacy or doctor.
Medical Centers of Excellence
For patients who need care beyond what is available locally, MDVIP can connect your doctor with specialists at some of the country’s leading medical institutions
Better Health Outcomes
Members have better control of chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, high cholesterol and hypertension.
The office of Kuljeet S. Rai, MD
Hours
| Mon | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Tue | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Wed | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Thu | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Fri | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
My husband has leukemia, every day is quite a challenge as he gets older as well. I'm a bit younger but my insulin levels were creeping up until I was pre-diabetic and knew something had to be done. Before joining MDVIP it was so hard to access my primary care physician, appointments were months out, most of the time visits were with strange doctors in the practice I'd never met, and so…
Elizabeth
April 4, 2024
Dr. Rai has been mine and my husband’s primary care for 17+years.
Dr. Rai always takes the time to listen to us. He never makes us feel hurried. He answers all of our questions and now being in our 60’s we have LOTS of questions! He’s always been there for us following the passing of our son, parents and brother. He is very kind, has a great bedside manner and has a wonderful sense of humor…
Dr. Rai always takes the time to listen to us. He never makes us feel hurried. He answers all of our questions and now being in our 60’s we have LOTS of questions! He’s always been there for us following the passing of our son, parents and brother. He is very kind, has a great bedside manner and has a wonderful sense of humor…
Penny and Dale
April 4, 2024
I've been a patient of Dr. Rai's for many years. He was my dad's doctor, and he was so good to him - with his never-give-up-attitude Dr. Rai kept my dad going for 15 really good years when other doctors told him to go home and get his affairs in order. During that time, I also started seeing Dr. Rai. I suffer from anxiety and knowing the stress of being my parents' caretaker, he knew when to jump…
Jennifer
March 19, 2024
Dr. Rai has been our doctor for many years and has always taken the time to help us whenever called upon. He is the first to report results of tests and has given good advice when needed. We really appreciate you and hope you enjoy National Doctors Day.
Betty
March 10, 2024
Reviews from the web
09/30/2025
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I am truly grateful to have Dr. Rai as my physician. He is an exceptional doctor who combines deep medical knowledge with genuine compassion and is always there when I need him. I don’t know of anyone else who so clearly sets apart a standard of care — he is truly one of a kind.
Also, Laura is amazing and kind, keeping everything organized and making every visit a great experience.
Also, Laura is amazing and kind, keeping everything organized and making every visit a great experience.
05/29/2025
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Dr. Rai, is very warm and puts me at ease every time I visit him. He responds quickly to all my needs and concerns. I appreciate his sincere care for me.
03/12/2025
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DR Rai is extremely personable, listens and genuinely acts/feels like he is interested in his patients' well being. He is the BEST GP we have ever known. He also serves as the GP for my 98 year old mom. I am extremely grateful for his time, knowledge and expertise. He is always able to provide the name/number for a specialist should it be indicated. We would recommend him without hesitation!
03/12/2025
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I am a Pa resident,who came to Ca to visit my Son who lives in San Jose, while here I developed a serious back problem. And because I had no primary physician, I had to go to the ER several times, until a friend told me about MDVIP, I was so grateful to join and get great care, my MDVIP Dr got me to the best Drs and I ended up with spine surgery at Stanford!
02/11/2025
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I previously was a patient of Dr. Dewey Jeffrey Duckham, an MDVip doctor, until he retired. After his retirement I was not happy with the doctor I was seeing. Dr. Rai was recommended to me by my audiologist because his approach to medicine and patient care was close to what Dr. Duckham provided. I have been extremely happy with my care and partnership with Dr. Rai. I always leave his office feeling he is personally interested in keeping me healthy and having a good quality of life.
10/16/2024
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I have been with Dr Rai for years. It's always been an enjoyable abd cheerful experience. Hats off to Dr. Rai.
03/29/2024
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Dr. Kuljeet Rai is an extraordinary physician who is extremely knowledgeable on many medical topics. His office is comfortable and welcoming with a great nurse. He has a wonderful bedside manner and takes time at each appointment and explains in detail any questions we have with our health. He is dependable and we can easily get a hold of him when needed. My entire family loves and respects Dr. Rai. He is simply the best!
03/24/2024
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I'm so grateful to have have Dr Rai leading my overall medical needs. In these days of specialist doctors, it's absolutely critical to have one doctor that understands the patient needs and overall patient history.
02/15/2024
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All doctors care for their patients… but when you have a doctor who shows care in you like a member of his own family, that’s when you know you, your health and your well-being… is in great hands. Dr. Rai was my physician when I was a teenager and somehow I lost touch when he joined MDVIP. I thought he had retired from the profession but when I found him in MDVIP, I didn’t lose a minute to join as a member! His care and compassion is second to none. Extremely knowledged in the field, he explains everything with clarity and never rushes an appointment. I never feel like my questions weren’t answered. He is just simply an amazing doctor and I’m blessed to have him as my primary care doctor. When you know a doctor cares for you at that level, it also motivates me to stay in top health, almost to keep him proud. I am truly thankful to Dr. Rai and glad to have him as my MDVIP doctor.
02/07/2024
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My wife and I were under another concierge doctor's care for over 5 years. Sadly she sold her practice and her replacement we both found to be unacceptable based on our prior experiences with her predecessor. We never thought we would find another doctor who lived up to the standards set by Doctor Grellet. Doctor Rai is a rock star and given my wife has a multitude of issues he has calmed her issues and she feels she is in great care. I have recommended him to a lot of friends and will continue to do so
02/06/2024
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I have been with Dr Rai for more than 30 years. He has helped me adjust when my professional mountain bike sons have suffered serious injuries and has directed me towards excellent specialists in order to attend to them. I once had a son injured in South America during a race and I called Dr Rai at home on Sunday and he intervened and made certain calls for us to get my son back home and in hospital. I couldn't consider another physician under any circumstances.
03/14/2023
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My doctor is the captain of my team of doctors! I feel like I hit the jackpot! When we discuss my terminal health condition, he is hopeful, spiritual, knowledgeable, available at all hours and coordinates/oversees for me all the other doctors that I see. Happy happy!
02/13/2023
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Dr. Rai is an excellent physician. He is extremely knowledgeable and kind. I am really happy with having him as my doctor and find him to be extremely patient and willing to listen to my questions and concerns. I would highly recommend him.
02/12/2023
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Dr Rai is the gold standard for a general practitioner. He makes me feel that I'm his only patient. My wife said she feels the same. I feel at ease with him and trust him completely.
07/08/2022
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Very attentive and responsive to all questions and concerns.
02/11/2022
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Dr. Rai is great! I've been with him for over 10 years! He is very through and really listens to your needs. He doesn't brush off your concerns and sends you for additional tests or a specialist if needed. I really love that about him. He really takes the time to get to know you and is always asking me about my family. He's a great personal doctor!
01/26/2022
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Dr. Rai is always interested in my total health. Yes he cares for ailments as they appear but he goes beyond that as he is concerned about how I feel day to day. That is what real health care is all about.
08/26/2021
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Dr. Rai is a very good listener and always gives you plenty of time to discuss your health issues. He is kind and professional, I can’t imagine going to any other doctor. He’s the best!
06/17/2021
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Dr. Rai has truly been a gift to me in the area of health care. He is extremely knowledgeable, makes the time to make sure I understand test results and proscribed care and he takes an interest in me and my family. Going to the doctor used to be a dreadful experience and I rarely felt confident in the medical advice I was receiving. Dr. Rai has completely changed that perspective. I trust him and have the utmost confidence in him. And Gaby has been a fabulous staff member over the years as well. I could not give someone a higher personal or professional recommendation!
03/25/2021
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Somehow, my rating came out as a four star when I definitely, wanted it to be a five star. Dr. Rai has been a great gift to me and my husband. He has always been there when we needed him with excellent advice and counsel. We are so grateful and thankful to have him as our doctor. His assistant, Gaby, is always responsive with warmth and concern.
03/17/2020
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Dr. Rai is compassionate and calming and his diagnoses and prognoses have always been spot on. Since he is an MDVIP physician, you can actually have a conversation with him where your questions are answered clearly. Plus, he is amenable to tangents, so it is an enjoyable interaction, even when he says that your tennis elbow will take 6-12 months to heal. It took 7. I have come to trust him completely.
01/15/2020
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I have been with Dr. Rai for well over 20 yrs. I have full trust in him, it's like having a doctor in the family. I have seen my health increase in many ways. Actually I feel close enough to him that we do call Dr. Rai & Gabrielle family.
10/26/2019
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Dr. Rai is an extent family doctor. I knew him since the later year of 1990s. To have him that make me feel safe.
Thank you very much!
Thank you very much!
03/20/2019
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Dr. Rai and his fantastic staff are beyond awesome. They are genuinely interested in our health; physical and mental. Everything they can to go above and beyond! We are like family, love Dr. Rai, Calire Rai and his Laura.
02/18/2019
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This survey is to LONG. Could have been 1/2 the size.
03/16/2018
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It is wonderful to have Kuljeet Rai as our primary doctor. He is always available on his phone if we have a question. He is very calm especially when we have had an emergency. He takes his time but most of all he really cares about his patients. We are so lucky to have him as our doctor and friend
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