Summary

Dr. Girish Rao specializes in internal medicine, providing comprehensive care for adult patients with a wide range of health conditions. He earned his medical degree from St. Georges University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at Cooper University Hospital. With 14 years of experience in practice, Dr. Rao brings extensive knowledge to his patient care. He is fluent in English.

Dr. Rao practices at Southern Maryland Medical Group in Suitland, Maryland. He has particular expertise in treating back pain conditions, including back pain during pregnancy and back pain in children and teens. His treatment approach includes physical therapy, strength training, and manual therapy techniques to help patients achieve optimal health outcomes. Patients consistently rate Dr. Rao highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 14 years of experience
  • 63 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Cooper University Hospital
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Southern Maryland Medical Group

5801 Allentown Rd Ste 400Suitland, MD 20746
Mon7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat8:30 am - 1:00 pm
SunClosed

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Suitland , MDWashington , DCRockville , MDFairfax , VA
Med School: St Georges University School Of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: Creighton University/Maricopa Integrated Health Systems - Phoenix, AZ Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Girish Sadashiva Rao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of South Carolina
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - HMO
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna - PPO
  • Clear Spring Health
  • EHP Significa
  • EmblemHealth
  • GEHA
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Kaiser Permanente - Medicaid (Managed)
  • March Vision Care
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • MedStar Family Choice
  • MedStar Family Choice - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Optimum HealthCare
  • Priority Partners
  • Priority Partners - PPO
  • Riverside Health
  • Riverside Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Tricare
  • United Behavioral Health
  • United Behavioral Health - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • University of Maryland Health Partners
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Dr. Girish Sadashiva Rao has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Girish Sadashiva Rao has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Cooper University Hospital

Medical School

St Georges University School Of MedicineGraduated in 2012

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