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Summary
Dr. Rayasam Rao is an endocrinologist specializing in diabetes and metabolism, as well as internal medicine. With over five decades of medical practice, he brings extensive experience to treating patients with complex hormonal and metabolic conditions. Dr. Rao earned his medical degree from Armed Forces Medical College and completed his residency at Montefiore Medical Center in New York.
Dr. Rao practices throughout the Pittsburgh healthcare system, with affiliations at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare and multiple UPMC facilities across Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise focuses on managing Type 2 diabetes and treating bone health conditions like osteoporosis and juvenile osteoporosis. He performs specialized diagnostic tests including cortisol blood tests and overnight dexamethasone suppression tests to evaluate hormone function and endocrine disorders.
Dr. Rao practices throughout the Pittsburgh healthcare system, with affiliations at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare and multiple UPMC facilities across Pennsylvania. His clinical expertise focuses on managing Type 2 diabetes and treating bone health conditions like osteoporosis and juvenile osteoporosis. He performs specialized diagnostic tests including cortisol blood tests and overnight dexamethasone suppression tests to evaluate hormone function and endocrine disorders.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 52 years of experience
- 3 insurance plans accepted
- Montefiore Medical Center
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 2 board certifications
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 11 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Rayasam Harsha Rao has 11 locationsSelect Specialty Hospital Pittsburgh Upmc
200 Lothrop St Fl 8Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Tel: (412) 586-9819
Pittsburgh Aids Center For Treatment
3601 5th AvePittsburgh, PA 15213 Tel: (412) 647-7228
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 52 Years of Experience | 11 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, English | ||
| Pittsburgh , PA | Pittsburgh , PA | Aliquippa , PA | Pittsburgh , PA |
| Med School: Armed Forces Medical College | Med School: Universidad Nacional Autonoma De Honduras Facultad De Ciencias Medicas | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rayasam Harsha Rao
Medical Specialties
Dr. Rayasam Harsha Rao has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rayasam Harsha Rao has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
52 Years Experience
Dr. Rayasam Harsha Rao holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Montefiore Medical Center.
Medical School
Graduated from Armed Forces Medical College in 1974.
NPI Number
Dr. Rao's NPI number is 1801861927.
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