Monika Raj, DNP, APRN, AGPCNP-C

Bridging the gap: "I became a nurse in 2017 and a nurse practitioner in 2021 after earning my Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Columbia University. My nursing background includes orthopedics, telemetry, and medical-surgical care. As a nurse practitioner, I’ve spent the past four years in primary care in New York, with a growing focus on women’s health. I joined Midi after seeing firsthand how much more care and attention women need, especially during perimenopause and menopause."

Care that empowers: "I believe women should be active participants in their healthcare. Women have a long history of having their symptoms overlooked or dismissed, and I want my patients to feel heard, informed, and comfortable coming back with questions. I use current evidence to help women understand what’s happening in their bodies and make decisions that feel right for them."

Starting with what matters most: "I prepare carefully for every visit, but I always start by asking my patient what matters most to her. Her symptoms and priorities guide our conversation and treatment plan. I want to address what brought her in first, then consider what else might help her feel her best."

Always up for a challenge: "During my DNP training at Columbia Medical Center, I spent nearly two years caring for aortic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery patients. That experience gave me an additional perspective on cardiac health that I can bring to complex cases at Midi. If I don’t know an answer, I’m eager to find it. I love that medicine gives me the opportunity to learn something new every day."