Dr. Archana Sanku Rao, MD

Dr. Archana Rao specializes in internal medicine with advanced training in gastroenterology. She earned her medical degree from the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine and completed both her residency and internship at the University of Illinois Chicago in 2006. Dr. Rao furthered her expertise through a fellowship at the prestigious Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, completing her specialized training in 2011. With 23 years of medical experience, she brings extensive knowledge to her practice. Dr. Rao is fluent in English.

Dr. Rao practices at Optum in Huntington Beach, California, where she focuses on digestive health conditions. She treats patients with colon polyps, helping them understand prevention and monitoring strategies. Her expertise extends to managing hemorrhoids and diverticular disease, providing both medical management and procedural interventions when needed. Dr. Rao performs colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures, utilizing sedation …techniques to ensure patient comfort during these important diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.