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.

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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 locations

Novant Health Heart & Vascular Institute - Jacksonville

2000 Brabham AveJacksonville, NC 28546
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
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
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
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
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
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 RaoDr. Dana Weisshaar, MDDr. Praful Naranjibhai Patel, MDDr. Megan Whitley Herrington
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
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 , NCCambridge , MAWilmington , NCWilmington , 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
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Meena Patibandla Rao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Shield of California
  • CHAMPVA
  • EmblemHealth
  • Humana
  • Liberty Health Advantage
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Physicians Mutual
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Meena Patibandla Rao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Meena Patibandla Rao has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Cardiologist
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

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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