About
Dr. Kuljeet S. Rai is a board-certified family medicine physician practicing in Los Gatos, California. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Santa Clara University in 1981. He went on to earn his Doctorate of Medicine from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1986. He completed his internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center in San Jose. His family practice residency took place at Stanford University Medical Center, where he served as Co-Chief Resident in 1990.
Dr. Rai holds board certification from the American Board of Family Practice and maintains a hospital affiliation with Good Samaritan Hospital. Since 1993, he has served as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at both Stanford University and USC. He founded Rai Research Associates in 2009 and has served as Principal Investigator on clinical trials covering herpes, social phobia, migraine headaches, and coronary artery disease prevention. He speaks several languages and brings a deep comfort with cultural diversity to his patient relationships. Outside medicine, Dr. Rai enjoys biking, running, cooking, gardening, and car restorations.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Santa Clara University, B.S. Chemistry, 1981
Medical School
University of Southern California School of Medicine, Doctorate of Medicine, 1986
Residency
Family Practice Residency, Stanford University Medical Center, San Jose, CA, 1988-1990; Co-Chief Resident 1990
Additional Training
Internship, Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA, 1986-1987
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Rai right for?
Dr. Rai works well with adults who want a long-term, relationship-driven primary care physician. Patients managing chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease or metabolic health concerns benefit from his proactive, preventive focus. He serves a culturally diverse patient population and communicates comfortably in several languages. Patients who value direct access to their doctor, including after-hours phone availability, find his practice a strong fit. Adults seeking a physician who actively coordinates specialist referrals and oversees their full care picture will feel well supported here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Rai treats a broad range of family medicine conditions. His clinical research background includes herpes labialis, genital herpes, social phobia, migraine headaches, and coronary artery disease prevention. He approaches each patient's full health picture, not just individual complaints.
Yes, Dr. Rai holds board certification from the American Board of Family Practice. He completed his residency training at Stanford University Medical Center and served as Co-Chief Resident in 1990.
Dr. Rai completed his internship at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and his Family Practice residency at Stanford University Medical Center in San Jose. He earned his medical degree from the University of Southern California School of Medicine in 1986.
Yes, Dr. Rai has served as Principal Investigator on multiple clinical trials. His research covers oral and genital herpes treatments, social phobia, migraine headaches, and the Jupiter Trial for primary coronary artery disease prevention, which ran from 2003 to 2008. He also serves as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and USC.
Yes, Dr. Rai speaks several languages. He describes himself as comfortable with cultural diversity and explains medical information clearly in terms patients understand.
Dr. Rai describes his role as his patients' healthcare quarterback. He personally coordinates each patient's care and makes sure every need receives attention. He emphasizes nutrition and exercise and holds himself to the same health goals he sets for his patients.
Yes, Dr. Rai holds an affiliation with Good Samaritan Hospital. This allows him to coordinate hospital-based care for patients who need it.
Dr. Rai has served as Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine at Stanford University and USC since 1993. He also served as Department Chair of the Family Practice Division at the San Jose Medical Group and Good Samaritan Medical Group from 1992 to 2000.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026