About
Dr. Sinduja Jayaraj grew up in Vellore, India, and completed medical school there before moving to Lexington, Kentucky. She finished her Family Medicine residency in Lexington and has practiced in Kentucky since 2020. Lexington has been her home since arriving in the United States, and she serves the same community where she is raising her three children.
Dr. Jayaraj holds board certification in Family Medicine. She is passionate about preventive care, patient education, and the role nutrition plays in long-term health. She is currently pursuing culinary medicine training through the American College of Culinary Medicine. That interest in food as medicine shapes how she approaches conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and thyroid disease. Outside medicine, she enjoys cooking, Indian classical dance, and time with family and friends.
Education & Training
Medical School
Medical school in Vellore, India (specific institution not named)
Residency
Family Medicine, Lexington, Kentucky
Additional Training
Culinary medicine training through the American College of Culinary Medicine (in progress)
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Jayaraj right for?
Dr. Sinduja Jayaraj is well-suited for patients who want a physician focused on prevention and lifestyle. Adults managing diabetes, hypertension, or thyroid disease will benefit from her proactive, education-driven approach. Patients interested in using nutrition and culinary medicine strategies to support their health will find her training directly relevant. Families and individuals new to primary care who want a warm, easy-to-work-with physician will feel comfortable in her care.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Jayaraj focuses on diabetes, hypertension, thyroid disease, and preventive care. She takes a root-cause approach to chronic conditions and emphasizes patient education alongside clinical treatment. Her interest in nutrition also informs how she manages conditions linked to diet and lifestyle.
Yes. Dr. Jayaraj holds board certification in Family Medicine.
Dr. Jayaraj believes preventive care and patient education go hand in hand. She helps patients understand the connection between lifestyle, nutrition, and long-term health. She is currently pursuing culinary medicine training through the American College of Culinary Medicine to deepen that expertise.
Culinary medicine integrates nutrition science with clinical practice, helping patients use food strategically to support health goals. Dr. Jayaraj is pursuing this training through the American College of Culinary Medicine. It informs how she counsels patients managing chronic conditions like diabetes and hypertension.
Dr. Jayaraj earned her medical degree in Vellore, India, then completed her Family Medicine residency in Lexington, Kentucky. She has practiced in Kentucky since 2020 and has built her career in the same community where she lives.
Dr. Jayaraj sees patients of all ages across the full scope of family medicine. She is particularly effective with adults managing chronic conditions and patients seeking a preventive, nutrition-informed approach to their health. Patients consistently describe her as easy to work with.
Doctor profile last updated April 5, 2026