Dr. Madhu N. Rao, MD | San Francisco, CA | Endocrinology

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Dr. Madhu Rao is an endocrinologist who specializes in diabetes and metabolism, bringing 27 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine, building a strong foundation in endocrine disorders and metabolic health. Her extensive experience has established her as a trusted specialist in hormone-related conditions.

Dr. Rao practices at the San Francisco VA Medical Center and sees patients at the Endocrinology Clinic at Parnassus in San Francisco, California. She focuses on treating thyroid conditions including hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Her expertise includes performing thyroid hormone tests and TSH testing to help diagnose and monitor endocrine disorders. Patients have given her an average rating of 4.3, reflecting their confidence in her care and expertise.

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accepting new patients
4.3

7 Ratings
27 years of experience
44 insurance plans accepted
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY
5 written reviews
1 award
2 specialties
14 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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I had stellar care from Dr. Rao and her assistant. I felt well informed, listened to and safe.

December 14th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I am 74 and have good health, strength, energy and peace of mind. My family and friends say I look and act 10 years younger. Maybe not, but over the years care and surgeries at UCSF and the annual visits to Dr Rao have played a huge, positive role I my good health today.

March 28th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr. Rao is insightful and very professional, she anticipates needs and potential questions.

March 7th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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I found Dr. Rao extremely unhelpful. I came with specific questions and concerns regarding Hashimoto's. Not only did Dr. Rao make the argument that because of institutionalized compartmentalizations of specialties, my body should be treated like none of its parts are connected to one another but she claimed "we just don't have the tools" needed to answer my questions. All the tests I requested have been researched as relevant for thyroid homeostasis, so this claim made no sense whatsoever. On top of this clinician (who I was seeing for the first time) being rude and defensive, in general this place was unprepared (didn't have my medical records, which according to the referring doctor were faxed over). The doctor also gave me the name of someone who might be able to help me but without actually filling or a referral, making it super difficult for me to be seen by them. If you can't go to an endocrinologist for what is primarily an endocrinological disorder at one of the top research… universities, where are you supposed to go? The answer: literally anywhere else where they treat you like a person.

September 6th, 2018

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Endocrinology Clinic at Parnassus

400 Parnassus Ave Ste A-550San Francisco, CA 94143

Tel: (415) 353-2350


Dr. Madhu N. Rao, MD	Dr. Grace Eng, MD	Dr. Jon Albert Proctor, MD	Elda Kong
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism	Reproductive Endocrinology	Nurse Practitioner
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (7 Ratings)	3.6 (14 Ratings)	4.5 (10 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
27 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience	41 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
	Speaks Spanish, Chinese, English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
San Francisco , CA	Emeryville , CA	Fremont , CA	San Francisco , CA
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY	Med School: University Of Michigan Medical School	Med School: University Of Colorado School Of Medicine
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Acromegaly
Addison Disease
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Cushing Disease
Diabetes
Diabetes (Types I & II)
Diabetes, Type 2
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Fatigue
Gland Issues
Hormones
Hyperthyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hypothyroidism

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

University Of California San Diego School Of MedicineGraduated in 1999

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