Rahman Nakshabendi, MD

Dr. Rahman Nakshabendi, known to his patients as Dr. Ray, is a board-certified gastroenterologist with advanced fellowship training in therapeutic and interventional endoscopy. Born and raised in Tampa, he returned to his hometown after completing his medical training to practice alongside his father, Dr. Imad Nakshabendi.

Dr. Ray earned his medical degree with honors from Hamdard College of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating as valedictorian. He completed his internal medicine residency at the University of Florida, where he received the Malcolm Foster Award for outstanding performance during residency.

He then completed a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Iowa, followed by an advanced fellowship in Therapeutic Endoscopy at the University of North Carolina. His advanced training included endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and other specialized endoscopic procedures used in the diagnosis and treatment of complex gastrointestinal, pancreatic and hepatobiliary conditions.

Dr. Ray's clinical interests include advanced and therapeutic endoscopy, pancreatic disorders, hepatobiliary disease and complex gastrointestinal conditions. His academic work has been presented at national and international conferences and published in peer-reviewed medical journals. His honors include an American College of Gastroenterology Presidential Award and a Chairman of Medicine Honorary Mention at the University of Iowa. Following his advanced fellowship, he served as a faculty member at the University of North Carolina before returning to Tampa.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Ray enjoys soccer, basketball and taekwondo and holds a second-degree black belt. He is fluent in English, Arabic, and Hindi/Urdu.

Dr. Ray is committed to combining advanced endoscopic expertise with accessible, personalized care for patients throughout the Tampa Bay community.