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Summary
Dr. Rohit Rao is a cardiovascular disease specialist who also practices pediatrics and critical care medicine. He earned his medical degree from Grant Medical College and has dedicated 36 years to caring for patients with complex heart conditions. His expertise spans multiple critical areas of medicine, allowing him to provide comprehensive care for both children and adults facing serious cardiac challenges. Dr. Rao is fluent in English and Spanish.
Dr. Rao practices at several premier medical facilities, including Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, and Phoenix Children's Hospital, with locations in San Diego, California and Phoenix, Arizona. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease and heart valve disease. His procedural expertise includes chest imaging studies and therapeutic hypothermia for critically ill patients. Patients consistently rate Dr. Rao highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
Dr. Rao practices at several premier medical facilities, including Rady Children's Hospital San Diego, Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, and Phoenix Children's Hospital, with locations in San Diego, California and Phoenix, Arizona. He specializes in treating congenital heart disease and heart valve disease. His procedural expertise includes chest imaging studies and therapeutic hypothermia for critically ill patients. Patients consistently rate Dr. Rao highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 on Vitals.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 36 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Grant Med Coll
- 3 specialties
- 4 areas of expertise
- 3 board certifications
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Rohit Prabhakara Rao has 3 locationsRady Childrens Specialists Of San Diego
3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123 Tel: (858) 576-1700
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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| Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Cardiovascular Disease | Nurse Practitioner |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 36 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Polish | Speaks English, Hindi | |
| San Diego , CA | National City , CA | Winter Park , FL | SAN DIEGO , CA |
| Med School: Grant Med Coll | Med School: Poznan University of Medical Science | Med School: New York Medical College | |
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Rohit Prabhakara Rao
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Rohit Prabhakara Rao has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Rohit Prabhakara Rao has the following 4 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
36 Years Experience
Dr. Rohit Prabhakara Rao holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Arizona and California.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Arizona that expires in 2027 and an expired medical license in the state of California that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Grant Med Coll in 1994 and Grant Government Medical College in 1990.
NPI Number
Dr. Rao's NPI number is 1063452779.
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- Dr. Rohit Rao speaks English and Spanish.
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