Gastroenterology & Advanced Endoscopy
Rahman Nakshabendi, MD
Dr. Rahman Nakshabendi, affectionately known as Dr. Ray, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with advanced expertise in interventional and therapeutic endoscopy. Born and raised in Tampa, Dr. Ray left his hometown in 2005 to pursue his passion for medicine, ultimately returning to serve the community he calls home.
Dr. Ray completed his medical degree with honors, graduating as valedictorian from Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry. He went on to complete his internal medicine residency at the University of Florida, where he was recognized with the prestigious Malcolm Foster Award for being the top resident over a three-year period. He then pursued his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Iowa, followed by an advanced fellowship in Therapeutic Endoscopy at the University of North Carolina, where he specialized in cutting-edge procedures such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and other advanced endoscopic techniques.
Dr. Ray is one of only a few thousand gastroenterologists in the United States trained to perform endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), a highly specialized and minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions of the digestive tract and surrounding organs, including pancreatic, esophageal, and gastric cancers. His clinical interests include hepatobiliary diseases, pancreatic disorders, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He is deeply committed to providing personalized, compassionate care and utilizing the latest advancements in gastroenterology to improve patient outcomes.
Throughout his training, Dr. Ray has been recognized with numerous awards, including the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Presidential Award and the Chairman of Medicine Honorary Mention at the University of Iowa. He has also presented his research at national and international conferences and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the advancement of gastroenterology and endoscopy.
After completing his advanced fellowship, Dr. Ray served as a faculty member at the University of North Carolina before returning to Tampa to join his father, Dr. Imad Nakshabendi, in practice. Together, they are dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible care to their patients, ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment without long wait times.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Ray enjoys staying active through soccer, basketball, and taekwondo, in which he holds a second-degree black belt. Fluent in English, Arabic, and Hindi/Urdu, he is passionate about connecting with patients from diverse backgrounds and providing culturally sensitive care.
Dr. Ray is excited to be back in Tampa, giving back to the community that shaped him, and is committed to delivering exceptional care with a personal touch.
Dr. Ray completed his medical degree with honors, graduating as valedictorian from Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry. He went on to complete his internal medicine residency at the University of Florida, where he was recognized with the prestigious Malcolm Foster Award for being the top resident over a three-year period. He then pursued his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Iowa, followed by an advanced fellowship in Therapeutic Endoscopy at the University of North Carolina, where he specialized in cutting-edge procedures such as endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and other advanced endoscopic techniques.
Dr. Ray is one of only a few thousand gastroenterologists in the United States trained to perform endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), a highly specialized and minimally invasive procedure used to diagnose and treat conditions of the digestive tract and surrounding organs, including pancreatic, esophageal, and gastric cancers. His clinical interests include hepatobiliary diseases, pancreatic disorders, and complex gastrointestinal conditions. He is deeply committed to providing personalized, compassionate care and utilizing the latest advancements in gastroenterology to improve patient outcomes.
Throughout his training, Dr. Ray has been recognized with numerous awards, including the American College of Gastroenterology (ACG) Presidential Award and the Chairman of Medicine Honorary Mention at the University of Iowa. He has also presented his research at national and international conferences and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, contributing to the advancement of gastroenterology and endoscopy.
After completing his advanced fellowship, Dr. Ray served as a faculty member at the University of North Carolina before returning to Tampa to join his father, Dr. Imad Nakshabendi, in practice. Together, they are dedicated to providing high-quality, accessible care to their patients, ensuring timely diagnosis and treatment without long wait times.
Outside of medicine, Dr. Ray enjoys staying active through soccer, basketball, and taekwondo, in which he holds a second-degree black belt. Fluent in English, Arabic, and Hindi/Urdu, he is passionate about connecting with patients from diverse backgrounds and providing culturally sensitive care.
Dr. Ray is excited to be back in Tampa, giving back to the community that shaped him, and is committed to delivering exceptional care with a personal touch.