3.7
7 Ratings with 4 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Krishna Rao is an oncologist who has dedicated 35 years to cancer care and treatment. He earned his medical degree from the University of Miami School of Medicine in Miami, Florida, and completed his residency at the University of Washington School of Medicine in medical oncology. Dr. Rao furthered his training with internal medicine studies at Mayo Graduate School of Medicine/Mayo Foundation. He holds certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine and is fluent in both Kannada and English.
Dr. Rao practices at the SIU Medicine Simmons Cancer Institute in Springfield, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with Saint Johns Hospital and Memorial Medical Center. His expertise includes treating breast cancer and metastatic or recurrent breast cancer, as well as Paget disease of the breast. He provides specialized cancer treatments including infusion therapy and intravenous chemotherapy. Patients have given Dr. Rao an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.
Dr. Rao practices at the SIU Medicine Simmons Cancer Institute in Springfield, Illinois, and maintains affiliations with Saint Johns Hospital and Memorial Medical Center. His expertise includes treating breast cancer and metastatic or recurrent breast cancer, as well as Paget disease of the breast. He provides specialized cancer treatments including infusion therapy and intravenous chemotherapy. Patients have given Dr. Rao an average rating of 3.7 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 35 years of experience
- speaks Kannada, English
- Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Medical Oncology; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine
- 4 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 19 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Male
Office Location
SIU Medicine Simmons Cancer Institute
315 W Carpenter StSpringfield, IL 62702 Tel: (217) 545-8000
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
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| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Kannada, English | Speaks English, Spanish | ||
| Springfield , IL | Springfield , IL | Springfield , IL | Springfield , IL |
| Med School: University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami Fl | Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Krishna Rao has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Krishna Rao has the following 19 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
American Board of Internal Medicine
Internal medicine
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Univ Of Wa Sch Of Med, Medical Oncology; Mayo Grad Sch Med/Mayo Fndn, Internal Medicine
Medical School
University of Miami Sch of Med, Miami FlGraduated in 1991
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- What languages does Dr. Krishna Rao speak?
- Dr. Krishna Rao speaks Kannada and English.
- Where is Dr. Krishna Rao's office located?
- Dr. Krishna Rao's office is located at 315 W Carpenter St, Springfield, IL, 62702.
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