Summary

Dr. Rajesh Rao specializes in pulmonology, sleep medicine, and critical care medicine, bringing over three decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Belgaum and has dedicated his career to helping patients with complex respiratory and sleep disorders. Dr. Rao speaks English and has been serving patients for 33 years.

Dr. Rao practices at multiple Penn Highlands locations including Saint Marys, Clearfield, Du Bois, and State College, as well as maintaining affiliations with Penn Highlands Brookville and Buffalo VA Medical Center. He focuses on treating sleep apnea in both adults and children, along with obstructive sleep apnea conditions. His expertise includes performing comprehensive sleep studies and polysomnograms to diagnose sleep-related breathing disorders. Patients consistently rate Dr. Rao highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 33 years of experience
  • 43 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Belgaum
  • 3 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Rajesh Sunkum Krishnamurthy Rao has 6 locations

Penn Highlands Lung Center Saint Marys

1100 Million Dollar Hwy Ste 3Saint Marys, PA 15857
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Penn Highlands Elk

763 Johnsonburg RdSaint Marys, PA 15857

Penn Highlands Clearfield

809 Turnpike AveClearfield, PA 16830

Penn Highlands Dubois

100 Hospital AveDu Bois, PA 15801

Buffalo Va Medical Center

3495 Bailey AveBuffalo, NY 14215

Penn Highlands State College

239 Colonnade BlvdState College, PA 16803

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PulmonologyInfectious DiseaseEmergency MedicineCritical Care Medicine
Accepts New Patients
33 Years of Experience 23 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience 29 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Saint Marys , PADu Bois , PAAbington , PASouthaven , MS
Med School: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Belgaum Med School: Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences Med School: Medical University Of The Americas (Nevis) Med School: Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rajesh Sunkum Krishnamurthy Rao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • AmeriHealth Caritas - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • EmblemHealth
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care (NY)
  • Fidelis Care (NY) - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Geisinger Health Plan - Medicare
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • MVP Health Care
  • Optum Health
  • Palmetto GBA
  • Palmetto GBA - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - HMO
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Rajesh Sunkum Krishnamurthy Rao has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Rajesh Sunkum Krishnamurthy Rao has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Angiographic Visualization
  • Asthma
  • Chest Infection
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Emphysema
  • Insomnia
  • Pneumonia
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Tuberculosis (TB)

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, New York, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College BelgaumGraduated in 1993

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Dr. Rajesh Rao speaks English.
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Dr. Rajesh Rao's office is located at 1100 Million Dollar Hwy Ste 3, Saint Marys, PA, 15857.
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