Raina Wallace Sola, MD| General Surgery | MedStar Health
Raina Wallace Sola, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health
Provider is directly employed by MedStar HealthSpecialties: General Surgery
Languages: English
About me
Raina Wallace Sola, MD, is an Acute Care Surgeon who is part of MedStar Health’s Integrated Surgical Service Line, serving the healthcare system’s four hospitals located in the Baltimore metropolitan area. She specializes in general surgical care for patients with urgent, acute medical needs—many of whom come into the hospital emergency room requiring surgical intervention the same day. She is a member of the American College of Surgeons.
Dr. Wallace Sola earned her medical degree at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, where she also completed an internship in the department of surgery. Her training concluded with a clinical residency at Nassau University Medical Center, with continued focus on surgery and an appointment as a research fellow in the hospital’s Level I Trauma Center Registry. Her clinical and research efforts made her an active contributor to numerous industry professional publications, presentations and lectures, and abstracts, while in training.
Dr. Wallace Sola emphasizes the importance of effective communication, compassion, and empathy, in working with surgical patients and their families. She is a strong advocate for patient education, and takes the time to assure her patients understand their diagnosis, why surgical intervention is recommended, and what can be expected prior to, during, and following surgical procedures.
Philosophy of care
“A great level of gratification comes with the knowledge that I can help someone who is in pain or suffering, immediately, through my work in the operating room. I am excited for the opportunity to help MedStar Health build and grow its acute care surgery program by working with patients and a multidisciplinary team of surgeons at all four Baltimore-based hospitals.” —Raina Wallace Sola, MD
Clinical areas of focus
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Gallstones
- Gastric Surgery
- Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Partial Colectomy
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
- Stenting Of Pancreatic Duct
- Ventral Hernia
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
- Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
- Abdominal Adhesions
- Abdominal Hernia
- Abdominal Pain
- Abdominal Wall Abscess
- Abdominal Wall Defects
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abnormal Function Study Results
- Accessory Sinuses Cancer
- Acquired Absence Of Organs
- Acute Cholecystitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Venous Thrombosis
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Artificial Openings Complications
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Bile Duct Injury
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Biliary Tract Obstruction
- Body Region Injury
- Boils
- Bowel Obstruction
- Breast Abscess
- Breast Disorders
- Breast Inflammation
- Breast Lump
- Chest Open Wound
- Choledocholithiasis
- Chronic Appendicitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Complications Of Procedures
- Complications Of Surgical And Medical Care
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Cutaneous Abscess
- Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Appendix
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Spleen
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Disorders Of Pituitary Gland
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Early Complications Of Trauma
- Endometriosis
- Femoral Hernia
- Gallstones
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Hernia Repair
- Hip And Thigh Open Wound
- Hip And Thigh Tendon Injury
- Incisional Hernia
- Inflammatory Myositis
- Intestinal Stenosis
- Knee And Leg Open Wound
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Lower Limb Ulcer
- Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery
- Myocarditis
- Neoplasm Analysis
- Neoplasm Of Uncertain Behavior
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Pelvic Organ Injury
- Perianal Fistula
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Peritoneum Disorders
- Pilar Cysts
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Postoperative Adhesions
- Postoperative Complications
- Postprocedural States
- Rectal Fissure
- Respiratory Complications
- Retroperitoneum Disorders
- Shoulder Open Wound
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
- Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
- Skin Swelling And Lumps
- Spinal Stenosis
- Superficial Abdomen Injury
- Tendinous Disorders
- Thoracic Cavity Open Wound
- Vaginal Fistula
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Venous Embolism
- Ventral Hernia
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Wound Dehiscence
Procedures I perform
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
- Abdominal Wall Supplement
- Anus Resection
- Appendix Resection
- Buttock Drainage
- Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
- Colocutaneous Anastomosis
- Da Vinci Gastrectomy
- Descending Colectomy
- Enterectomy
- Enterectomy With Enterostomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Enteroenterostomy
- Enterotomy For Exploration
- Excision Of Duodenum
- Excision Of Pancreas
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Stomach Pylorus
- Flap Surgery
- Gallbladder Resection
- Gallstone Removal
- Gastric Surgery
- Gastrorrhaphy, Suture Of Perforated Duodenal Or Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrostomy, Open
- Gynecologic Laparotomy
- Hemothorax Evacuation
- Hernia Repair
- Irrigation Of Peritoneal Cavity
- Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
- Jejunum To Ileum Bypass
- Jejunum Transplant
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
- Laparoscopic Colectomy With End Colostomy
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Laparoscopy With Cannula Revision
- Minimally Invasive Appendectomy
- Minimally Invasive Colon Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Gallbladder Surgery
- Minimally Invasive Surgery
- Muscle Flap
- Omentum Release
- Partial Colectomy
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Peritoneal Cavity Drainage
- Peritoneal Release
- Repair Of Anterior Abdominal Hernia
- Repair Of Inguinal Hernia
- Revision Synthetic Substitute
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Sigmoid Colon Resection
- Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
- Small Intestine Repair
- Splenic Flexure Mobilization
- Stenting Of Pancreatic Duct
- Stomach Drainage
- Subclavian Artery Extirpation
- Total Colectomy
- Venous Access Device Removal
- Ventral Hernia Repair With Mesh
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
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- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- First Health PPO
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- IH-Network Only Plus
- OA Plus
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Network OA
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- Aetna Basic
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- POS OA
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- IH-Indemnity
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst NASCO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- IH-Open HMO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- CIGNA EPO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- First Health PPO
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Medicare FFS
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open POS II
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Sentara Health
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- United Healthcare Choice
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst EPO
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- United Student Resources
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Employee Health Plan
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Blue Choice Advantage
- TRICARE East Select
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- IH-POS
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- Beech Street PPO
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Choice POS II
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Choice POS
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CIGNA PPO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Optimum Choice
- UHC Passport
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- IH-PPO
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-EPO Plus
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna HMO
- IH-Open HMO Option
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Choice Fund PPO
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- IH-HMO
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Medicare Direct
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- TRICARE for Life East
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- HighMark
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of MD
Education
Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery
Residency: Nassau University Medical Center-GME (2021)
Internship: Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai (2015)
Medical School: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2014)
Awards
- Baltimore magazine, Top Doc, 2024