Summary

Dr. Pooja Rao is a board-certified endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism disorders. They earned their medical degree from American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine and completed their residency training at New Hanover Regional Medical Center. With 13 years of clinical experience, Dr. Rao brings extensive expertise in managing complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. They provide care in English for patients throughout the region.

Dr. Rao practices at Ascension Medical Group St. John Endocrinology in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and maintains hospital privileges at New Hanover Regional Medical Center Rehabilitation Hospital. They focus on treating thyroid nodules and goiter conditions that affect the thyroid gland. Dr. Rao also specializes in managing Type 2 diabetes, helping patients achieve better blood sugar control. Their diagnostic expertise includes performing thyroid hormone tests and pathology tests to accurately diagnose endocrine disorders.

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Quick Facts

  • 13 years of experience
  • 37 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • New Hanover Regional Med Ctr
  • 2 specialties
  • 8 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

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13 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience 57 Years of Experience 50 Years of Experience
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Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Tulsa , OKLawton , OKTulsa , OKTulsa , OK
Med School: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF THE CARIBBEAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: Dow Medical College Med School: University Of California San Francisco School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Pooja Dipak Rao

  • AARP
  • AARP - Medicare
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriHealth
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Global Health
  • HealthChoice Oklahoma
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Medica
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • PreferredOne
  • Quiktrip
  • Quiktrip - PPO
  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Pooja Dipak Rao has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Pooja Dipak Rao has the following 8 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Endocrinologist
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

Pooja Dipak Rao holds an expired medical license in the state of Oklahoma.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Oklahoma that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at New Hanover Regional Med Ctr.

Medical School

Graduated from AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF THE CARIBBEAN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE and American University Of The Caribbean School Of Medicine in 2013.

NPI Number

Pooja Dipak Rao's NPI number is 1013352376.

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