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.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 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 locations

Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego

3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123

Rady Childrens Specialists Of San Diego

3020 Childrens WaySan Diego, CA 92123
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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Dr. Rohit Prabhakara Rao, MDMariusz Witold Wysoczanski, MDDr. Raghav Sharma, MDDr. Rachel Amber Abramson, MD
Cardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseaseCardiovascular DiseasePediatrics
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
36 Years of Experience 16 Years of Experience 21 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 Speaks Arabic, Spanish, English
San Diego , CANational City , CAWinter Park , FLSan Diego , CA
Med School: Grant Med Coll Med School: Poznan University of Medical Science Med School: New York Medical College Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
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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

  • Critical Care Medicine
  • Pediatric Cardiology
  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
  • Pediatrics

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2026, Active
Medical Doctor, Arizona, 2027, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Grant Med CollGraduated in 1994
Grant Government Medical CollegeGraduated in 1990

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Rohit Rao speak?
Dr. Rohit Rao speaks English and Spanish.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Rohit Rao?
You can find contact information for Dr. Rohit Rao here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Rohit Rao accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Rohit Rao has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Rohit Rao's office located?
Dr. Rohit Rao's office is located at 3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA, 92123.
Which hospitals is Dr. Rohit Rao affiliated with?
Dr. Rohit Rao is affiliated with Rady Childrens Hospital San Diego, Saint Josephs Hospital And Medical Center, and Phoenix Childrens Hospital.

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