Raina Wallace Sola, MD| General Surgery | MedStar Health
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
- Abdominal Wall Reconstruction
- 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 Diseases
- 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
- Bladder Inspection
- Bladder Stone Removal
- Buttock Drainage
- Cholecystectomy
- Colectomy With Removal Of Terminal Ileum
- Colocutaneous Anastomosis
- Da Vinci Gastrectomy
- Descending Colectomy
- Endoscopy
- 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
- Incision And Drainage Of Abscess
- 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
- Tocolysis
- Total Colectomy
- Toxin Removal
- 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
- Aetna HMO
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- First Health PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- IH-POS Plus
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- CareFirst Administrators
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- IH-Open HMO
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Sentara Health
- Sentara Health
- First Health PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Aetna Classic 5000
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Tricare Reserve Select
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- CIGNA PPO
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Choice POS II Open Access
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- IH-POS
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- IH-EPO Plus
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- OA Plus
- Navigate
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- Navigate
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Police and Fire Clinic
- HumanaChoice PPO
- Choice POS
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Optimum Choice
- United Student Resources
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- Core Essential (HMO)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 3500
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- TRICARE East Prime
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- IH-HMO
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- First Health PPO
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- IH-Network Only Plus
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Employee Health Plan
- HighMark
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- IH-POS
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Aetna Basic
- HealthyBlue PPO
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- IH-Open POS II
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- IH-PPO
- Choice POS II
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- TRICARE East Select
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Beech Street PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- IH-PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- CareFirst EPO
- Optimum Choice
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Blue Choice Advantage
- CIGNA PPO
- Network OA
- IH-Open HMO Option
- POS OA
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- Medicare FFS
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Medicare Direct
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CIGNA Indemnity
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- MultiPlan, Inc
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- IH-Indemnity
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Aetna VA Exchange
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- CareFirst NASCO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- UHC Passport
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- TRICARE for Life East
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- CIGNA EPO
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Choice Fund PPO
- Employee Health Plan
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
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