Dr. Murali Rao, MD

Murali Rao, MD, is a compassionate board-certified Psychiatrist at DuPage Psychiatric Care PLLC, a comprehensive psychiatric care center that is blended with compassion and a deep commitment to emotional wellness in Crystal Lake, Skokie, Hinsdale, Wheaton, and Chicago, IL.Dr. Rao diagnoses and treats various psychiatric issues, but he has a special interest in Behavioral neurosciencesGeriatric psychiatryAddiction psychiatryPsychosomatic medicineTreatment-resistant depressive mood disordersHe enjoys getting to know his patients and takes a goal-driven treatment approach. Dr. Rao and his team offer a comprehensive range of mental health services designed to meet your unique needs. From individual therapy to group sessions and mindfulness practices, the expert team is dedicated to helping you achieve emotional balance, mental clarity, and overall well-being. Dr. Rao's mission is to empower minds to enhance lives.Outside the office, Dr. Rao teaches psychiatry students and contributes to …psychiatric research. He currently serves as an affiliate professor of psychiatry at Loyola University Chicago and chairs the psychiatry department. Dr. Rao is also involved in the study of ketamine infusion therapy and esketamine, an FDA-approved nasal spray for the treatment of depression. Dr. Rao is a member of the American College of Psychiatry, a distinguished life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, and a fellow of the Academy of Psychosomatic Medicine. Dr. Rao’s knowledge and extensive clinical experience let him drive innovation and excellence in mental health. He welcomes anyone suffering from depression, anxiety, or other mental health or behavioral disorders to call and schedule an appointment at DuPage Psychiatric Care PLLC today!