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Summary
Dr. Meena Rao specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart and blood vessel conditions that affect patients throughout their lives. They completed medical training at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and gained extensive clinical experience through residency at Parkland Health and Hospital System. With 18 years of experience treating complex cardiovascular conditions, Dr. Rao brings deep expertise to patient care. They provide medical services in English.
Dr. Rao practices at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center and sees patients across multiple Heart & Vascular Institute locations in Jacksonville, Wilmington, Southport, Whiteville, and Bolivia, North Carolina. They treat patients with chronic kidney disease and related complications like cellulitis. Their diagnostic approach includes comprehensive blood testing and metabolic panels to monitor kidney function and overall health status.
Dr. Rao practices at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center and sees patients across multiple Heart & Vascular Institute locations in Jacksonville, Wilmington, Southport, Whiteville, and Bolivia, North Carolina. They treat patients with chronic kidney disease and related complications like cellulitis. Their diagnostic approach includes comprehensive blood testing and metabolic panels to monitor kidney function and overall health status.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 18 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Parkland Health And Hospital System
- 2 specialties
- 13 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 6 office locations
Office Locations
Meena Patibandla Rao has 6 locationsNovant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Jacksonville
2000 Brabham AveJacksonville, NC 28546 Tel: (910) 662-9500
MonClosed
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed
Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Wilmington Annex
1500 Physicians DrWilmington, NC 28401 Tel: (910) 662-9500
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Southport
3009 Medical Plaza LnSouthport, NC 28461 Tel: (910) 662-9500
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Whiteville
800 Jefferson StWhiteville, NC 28472 Tel: (910) 662-9500
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Bolivia
257 Hospital Dr NEBolivia, NC 28422 Tel: (910) 662-9500
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Scotts Hill
109 Scotts Hill Medical Dr Ste 204Wilmington, NC 28411 Tel: (910) 662-9500
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Meena Patibandla Rao | Dr. Dana Weisshaar, MD | Dr. Arnold Johnston Hite | Dr. Ryan Christopher Garbalosa |
| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 18 Years of Experience | 37 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English |
| Jacksonville , NC | Cambridge , MA | Wilmington , NC | New Bern , NC |
| Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California | Med School: University of Toledo Medical School | Med School: Medical University Of South Carolina College Of Medicine | Med School: Nova Southeastern University College Of Osteopathic |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Meena Patibandla Rao
Medical Specialties
Meena Patibandla Rao has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Meena Patibandla Rao has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
Meena Patibandla Rao holds an active medical license in the state of North Carolina.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of North Carolina that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Parkland Health And Hospital System.
Medical School
Graduated from Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California in 2008.
NPI Number
Meena Patibandla Rao's NPI number is 1932367471.
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- Where is Meena Patibandla Rao's office located?
- Meena Patibandla Rao's office is located at 2000 Brabham Ave, Jacksonville, NC, 28546.
- Which hospitals is Meena Patibandla Rao affiliated with?
- Meena Patibandla Rao is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.
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- Meena Patibandla Rao speaks English.
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