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Praveen Rao, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, Cardiovascular Disease

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About Praveen Rao, MD

Dr. Rao specializes in cardiac electrophysiology. His areas of expertise include ventricular arrhythmias, premature ventricular complexes, atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, pacemakers, defibrillators, and cardiac resynchronization therapy. After receiving his medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, Dr. Rao completed a residency in internal medicine and fellowships in cardiovascular disease and cardiac electrophysiology at Washington University in St. Louis. He is an active member of the Heart Rhythm Society and the American College of Cardiology.

LanguagesEnglish
Ages SeenAdults, Geriatrics
Hospital Affiliations
  • Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation - Dallas
  • Baylor University Medical Center, part of Baylor Scott & White Health
  • Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital - Dallas
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Waxahachie
  • Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medical Center - Fort Worth
Insurance Accepted
*Accepted plans and benefits may vary by location.
INSURANCE PLAN
ACCEPTS NEW PATIENTS
Aetna - Aetna Signature Administrators
Aetna - Choice POS II
Aetna - Elect Choice
Aetna - Health Network Only
Aetna - Health Network Option
Aetna - HMO
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Aetna - Managed Choice
Aetna - Open Access Elect Choice
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Aetna - Open Access HMO
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Aetna - Open Access Managed Choice
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Aetna - Open Access Select
Aetna - Open Choice PPO
Aetna - QPOS
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Aetna - Select SM
Aetna - US Access
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Access PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Preferred PPO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Premier PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSW Solutions PPO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - PPO & HSA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - BSWH Employee Network - SEQA & EQA
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Covenant Preferred HMO
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - EPO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Group
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - HMO Network-Individual/Family
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - McLane Group Network
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Baylor Scott & White Health Plan - PPO Network-Group
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Bell County Public Health District - Bell County Public Health District
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Bronze
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Gold
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Advantage Silver
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice Plus
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Choice PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Essentials Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Blue Premier Open Access HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Select PPO
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - EFH Retirees
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare Advantage - Oncor
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Blue Cross Blue Shield - ParPlan
Blue Cross Blue Shield - STAR Kids
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Traditional
Brookshire Brothers - Brookshire Brothers Employee Plan (Nexcaliber)
Cigna - CAC Plan
Cigna - Cigna Choice Fund
Cigna - EPO
Cigna - Flexcare
Cigna - Great West Open Access PPO-Open Access
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Cigna - Great West POS
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Cigna - Great West PPO
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Cigna - HMO
Cigna - HMO Open Access
Cigna - HMO/POS
Cigna - LocalPlus
Cigna - Network
Cigna - Network Open Access
Cigna - Network POS
Cigna - Open Access Plus
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Cigna - POS
Cigna - POS Open Access
Cigna - PPO
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Consolidated Association of Railroad Employees - Self-Insured Employee Plan
Coventry - Coventry/First Health
DFW ConnectedCare - American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan
Envolve Vision - Envolve Vision
EyeMed Vision - EyeMed Vision
First Health - First Health PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus HMO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Plus PPO
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FirstCare Health Plans - BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group
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FirstCare Health Plans - Hendrick Health Employee Plan
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Galaxy Health Network - Galaxy Health Network
Gladney Center - Gladney Center
HealthSmart - ACCEL Network
HealthSmart - HealthSmart PPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care EPO
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HealthSmart - HealthSmart Preferred Care GEPO
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HealthSmart - Preferred Network
Humana Behavioral - Tricare Members Only
Humana - ChoiceCare
Humana - ChoiceCare Preferred Network
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Humana - Commercial HMO Plans
Humana - Commercial PPO Plans
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Humana - Medicare Advantage Plans
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Humana - National POS
Imagine Health - EPN
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Independent Medical Systems - IMS Network
Magellan - CHIP
Magellan - Navigator Networks
Magellan - Pinnacle Networks
Magellan - STAR
Magellan - STAR Kids
Magellan - Summit Networks
Medicaid - AmeriGroup
Medicaid - Oklahoma Medicaid
Medicaid - Parkland HealthFirst
Medicaid - Superior HealthPlan
Medicaid - Traditional Medicaid
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Medical Development International - MDI
Medicare Railroad - Medicare Railroad
Medicare - Traditional Medicare
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Midland Memorial Hospital - Employee Benefit Plan
Mother Frances Hospital Regional - Self-Insured Employee Plan
OccuNet - Occupational Networks of Texas, Inc.
Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
PHCS Network - Beech Street of Texas PPO
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PHCS Network - Private Health Care SYstem PPO
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Reny Company - Workers Comp
Rockport - Workers Comp
Sedgwick Preferred Network f/k/a Southwest Medical - Workers Comp
Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
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Superior Health Plan - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
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Superior Health Plan - CHIP
Superior Health Plan - CHIP Perinate
Superior Health Plan - Foster Care
Superior Health Plan - STAR
Superior Vision - Superior Vision
Superior - Ambetter Balance Care - Silver
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Superior - Ambetter Essential Care - Bronze
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Superior - Ambetter Secure Care - Gold
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Three Rivers Network - Three Rivers Network
Tricare - Tricare Extra
Tricare - Tricare Prime
Tricare - Tricare Select
TriWest HealthCare - VA-PCCC
United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum - United Behavioral Healthcare/Optum
UnitedHealth - AARP Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Charter EPO
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UnitedHealth - Charter HMO
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UnitedHealth - Charter POS
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UnitedHealth - CHIP
UnitedHealth - Choice +HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice EPO
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UnitedHealth - Choice HMO
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UnitedHealth - Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core Choice Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - Core EPO
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UnitedHealth - Core HMO
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UnitedHealth - Dual Complete Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Group Medicare Advantage
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Complete
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Gold
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UnitedHealth - Medicare Silver
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UnitedHealth - Navigate EPO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO
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UnitedHealth - Navigate HMO+
UnitedHealth - Navigate POS
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UnitedHealth - Nexus ACO OA
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UnitedHealth - NexusACO R
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UnitedHealth - PPO
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UnitedHealth - Secure Horizons
UnitedHealth - Select EPO
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UnitedHealth - Select HMO
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UnitedHealth - Select Plus POS
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UnitedHealth - STAR
UnitedHealth - STAR Kids
UnitedHealth - STAR+PLUS
UnitedHealth - UHC West Signature Value Gated HMO
University Mary Hardin - Baylor-Employee Benefit Plan
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Insurance listings are subject to change without prior notice. Please call your physician's office or your health or insurance plan to verify coverage information prior to scheduling your visit or procedure. Not all members participating in contracted networks have "in network" access. In network participation may change from time to time without prior notice. Independent providers (which could include, for example only, anesthesiologists, radiologists, pathologists, emergency medicine physicians, advance practice professionals, and other independent providers of health care services) may deliver part of your care, and such providers may be considered out-of-network on your health and insurance plans even if the Facility may be considered in network. If you desire additional information as to the providers who may be involved in providing your care, you can either ask your treating provider (who may know some of the specialists or groups who could be involved) or you can request a list of Facility-based physician groups by calling the following toll free number: (877) 810-0372. This list is updated annually and is subject to change without prior notice.

Background

Education
  • Medical School: UT Health Science Center San Antonio (2009)
  • Internship: Internal Medicine, Washington University at Barnes Jewish Hospital (2010)
  • Residency: Internal Medicine, Washington University at Barnes Jewish Hospital (2012)
  • Fellowship: Cardiology, Washington University at Barnes Jewish Hospital (2016)
  • Fellowship: Cardiac Electrophysiology, Washington University at Barnes Jewish Hospital (2017)
Certifications
  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology - American Board of Internal Med/Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology
  • Cardiovascular Disease - American Board of Internal Med/Cardiovascular Disease
Industry Relationships

Baylor Scott & White Health’s vision is to be the most trusted name in giving and receiving safe, quality, compassionate healthcare. As part of that vision, Baylor Scott & White Health is committed to dealing honestly, fairly and with integrity in all matters to provide exemplary patient care, broaden medical knowledge, train the next generation of physicians and support outside relationships that promise public benefit.To that end, Baylor Scott & White Health physicians may collaborate with health care industry partners such as pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device companies (collectively referred to as Industry) to help develop medical breakthroughs, or provide medical expertise or education. To promote professional and commercial integrity in such matters, physicians who are employed, contracted for administrative duties or performing research with Baylor Scott & White Health seek advanced approval for certain new Industry relationships, and report their Industry relationships and activities to the Office of Corporate Compliance annually for review.

Baylor Scott & White Health publicly discloses reported payments to these physicians and their immediate family members of $5,000 or more from Industry companies with which the physicians interact as part of their professional activities. The information on this website may differ somewhat from information on other publicly available databases due to different reporting periods, definitions, or reporting requirements. Patients may visit CMS’ Open Payments Database for more information, and should feel free to speak with their physician about relationships with Industry.

As of Aug 25, 2020, Praveen Rao, MD  has reported no outside relationship with Industry that is applicable to this listing.

Reviews (143) for Praveen Rao, MD

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May 10, 2023
He Is Friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
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May 10, 2023
I can always count on him to give me the straight up truth. He is quite skilled, and I appreciate his gentle nature and good bedside manner.
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May 4, 2023
Dr. Rao is caring and considerate as well as an excellent physician in whom I have total trust.
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May 3, 2023
Quickly recognized my problem and appropriate intervention
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May 3, 2023
Dr Rao is an exceptional cardiovascular doctor. I have complete and total confidence in him.
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Apr 27, 2023
Very informative.
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Apr 27, 2023
Always on spot!! Very professional, courteous, and caring. Proud he's my cardio doc!!!
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Apr 27, 2023
Very good service very friendly and very competent
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Apr 26, 2023
Was seen for a second opinion and decided to switch providers.
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Apr 14, 2023
I was completely impressed by his knowledge and honesty. He explained my issues and helped me understand what is happening with me.
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Apr 13, 2023
Knowlegable and explained my condition completely. I am confident in my doctor and his abilities.
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Apr 10, 2023
Very good and very informative
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Apr 6, 2023
Dr. Rao listens to me, is responsive to my concerns and questions. I am grateful to have such an excellent cardiologist who checks my pacemaker and the pacemaker clinic reports my active Afib results.
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Apr 5, 2023
Very nice, helpful with answering questions!
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Mar 30, 2023
Dr Rao listens and hears questions asked. He is patient and allows you to be involved in decision making process
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Mar 29, 2023
Dr Rao is very informative and his bedside manner is great
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Mar 26, 2023
Listened to me and explained things well
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Mar 23, 2023
Capable, friendly, great listener. Responded to all of our concerns. Could not have asked for a better physician!
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Mar 21, 2023
Very reasonable allowing for minimum intervention based on my diagnosis.
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Mar 14, 2023
Very good at what he does. Very professional and respectful
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Mar 14, 2023
Genuinely cares and very thorough
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Mar 8, 2023
Outstanding!
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Mar 7, 2023
Very knowledgeable and also a good listener
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Mar 7, 2023
I am so pleased that I have him as my cardiologist
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Feb 28, 2023
Great!!
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Feb 26, 2023
Excellant and thorough
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Feb 25, 2023
My appointment was on another day and he took the time to s er me that day. He was very good at explaining his role in my care. Any concerns I was to feel free and contact him.
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Feb 19, 2023
It was short to the point and office presence was professional.
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Feb 17, 2023
I am trusting him with my life. I was very impressed with him. Very nice gentleman. Explained my problem better than any doctor I have seen. I really like him.
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Feb 15, 2023
Competent, personable
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Feb 8, 2023
I have a second chance at life thanks to Dr Rao !
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Feb 8, 2023
He is a good Doctor or care provider hospitable !
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Feb 8, 2023
Dr. Rao is very knowledgeable and professional. He communicates very calmly and clearly.
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Feb 1, 2023
Excellent physician
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Jan 29, 2023
Dr Rao has always taken the time to listen, answer my questions, provide information about my condition and never act rushed. He makes you feel that he really cares and I believe he does.
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Jan 26, 2023
Very caring doctor.
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Jan 26, 2023
Very good
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Jan 25, 2023
Always concerned and informative
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Jan 25, 2023
Very likeable. Very knowledgable
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Jan 23, 2023
He took the time explaining my condition and was very thorough.
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Jan 20, 2023
Really Sweet Guy who listens
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Jan 19, 2023
Listened and actually examined me
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Jan 18, 2023
Jehoshaphat good!
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Jan 17, 2023
Dr Rao provided me with a good understanding of what the procedure would be that I needed. He also expanded his schedule to give me the surgery the same day as the matter was urgent
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Jan 14, 2023
Good
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Jan 13, 2023
He didn't a long time with me and explained the procedure that I was there to find out more about
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Jan 12, 2023
He presented options for heart condition
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Jan 12, 2023
He is the best and most caring doctor I have ever had. He truly has his patients best interests in mind.
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Jan 12, 2023
Listens, compassionate, professional, knowledgeable, answers questions.
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Jan 6, 2023
Dr. Rao listens and takes time to talk through my health issues and concerns.
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Jan 6, 2023
He very patient and caring. Gave us all the options and assurance.
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Dec 16, 2022
Very professional, thorough and skilled at his specialty.
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Dec 15, 2022
Excellent care
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Dec 15, 2022
All questions answered.
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Dec 9, 2022
I was very impressed with his thoughtfulness in dealing with me and my wife. His explanations were clear and informative. I feel secure in planning the procedure he recommended. The level of professionalism was outstanding.
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Dec 7, 2022
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Dec 6, 2022
Great care
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Dec 6, 2022
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