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Summary
Dr. Meena Rao is a cardiologist who specializes in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine. She earned her medical degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and completed her residency at Parkland Health and Hospital System. With 18 years of experience in cardiology, Dr. Rao brings extensive expertise to her practice. She provides care in English.
Dr. Rao is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center and practices at multiple Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute locations throughout North Carolina, including Wilmington, Jacksonville, Bolivia, Whiteville, and Southport. She focuses on treating heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia. Dr. Rao also provides specialized care for patients with heart failure. Her practice includes diagnostic procedures such as upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy to support comprehensive cardiovascular care.
Dr. Rao is affiliated with Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center and practices at multiple Novant Health Heart and Vascular Institute locations throughout North Carolina, including Wilmington, Jacksonville, Bolivia, Whiteville, and Southport. She focuses on treating heart rhythm disorders like atrial fibrillation and supraventricular tachycardia. Dr. Rao also provides specialized care for patients with heart failure. Her practice includes diagnostic procedures such as upper and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy and colonoscopy to support comprehensive cardiovascular care.
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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
Dr. 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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| Dr. Meena Patibandla Rao | Dr. Dana Weisshaar, MD | Dr. Praful Naranjibhai Patel, MD | Dr. Megan Whitley Herrington |
| 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 | 48 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Jacksonville , NC | Cambridge , MA | Wilmington , NC | Wilmington , NC |
| Med School: Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern California | Med School: University of Toledo Medical School | Med School: University Of Birmingham College Of Medical And Dental Sciences | Med School: Eastern Virginia Medical School Physician Assistant Program |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Meena Patibandla Rao
Medical Specialties
Dr. Meena Patibandla Rao has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Meena Patibandla Rao has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
18 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Parkland Health And Hospital System
Medical School
Keck School Of Medicine Of The University Of Southern CaliforniaGraduated in 2008
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