4.7
7 Ratings with 7 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Pooja Rao is a neurologist who earned her medical degree from K S Hegde Medical Academy. With 16 years of experience treating disorders of the nervous system, she focuses on complex neurological conditions that affect patients' daily lives. Dr. Rao speaks English and provides comprehensive care for those experiencing nerve and muscle-related health challenges.
She practices at locations in Washington, DC and McLean, Virginia, offering specialized neurological services at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and the MedStar Health Headache Center. Dr. Rao treats conditions such as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy and back pain, including pregnancy-related back discomfort. Her approach includes performing electromyogram and nerve conduction studies to diagnose nerve function, and she incorporates physical therapy and strength training into treatment plans. Patients rate her care at 4.7 out of 5 stars.
She practices at locations in Washington, DC and McLean, Virginia, offering specialized neurological services at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and the MedStar Health Headache Center. Dr. Rao treats conditions such as chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy and back pain, including pregnancy-related back discomfort. Her approach includes performing electromyogram and nerve conduction studies to diagnose nerve function, and she incorporates physical therapy and strength training into treatment plans. Patients rate her care at 4.7 out of 5 stars.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 16 years of experience
- 18 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- K S Hegde Medical Academy
- 7 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 2 office locations
- Female
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Office Locations
Pooja Mohan Rao has 2 locationsMedStar Health: Neuroscience at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road, NW Pasquerilla Healthcare Center, 6th FloorWashington, DC 20007 Tel: (703) 852-8588
MedStar Health Headache Center at McLean
1420 Beverly Road Suite 300Mclean, VA 22101 Tel: (202) 295-0540
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Pooja Mohan Rao
Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Pooja Mohan Rao has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
16 Years Experience
Pooja Mohan Rao holds active and inactive medical licenses in the states of Virginia, Louisiana, and District Of Columbia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Virginia that expires in 2026, an inactive medical license in the state of Louisiana that expired in 2025, and an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from K S Hegde Medical Academy in 2010.
NPI Number
Pooja Mohan Rao's NPI number is 1750638508.
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