Summary

Dr. Shiva Rao is a surgeon with expertise in family medicine who has been practicing for over five decades. He earned his medical degree from Madurai Medical College and completed his residency at NYU Downtown Hospital. With 54 years of experience in the medical field, Dr. Rao brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Rao is affiliated with ECU Health North Hospital and practices at multiple locations throughout Winston Salem and Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. His extensive hospital network includes Novant Health Medical Park Hospital, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, and Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars on Vitals, reflecting his commitment to quality care.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.4
  • 54 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Nyu Downtown Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Shiva Kumar Rao has 6 locations

Physicians Eldercare

4692 Brownsboro RdWinston Salem, NC 27106
Mon8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:45 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:45 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ecu Health North Hospital

250 Smith Church RdRoanoke Rapids, NC 27870

Shiva K Rao MD PC FACS

40 Anna Louise LnRoanoke Rapids, NC 27870
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Novant Health Medical Park Hospital

1950 S Hawthorne RdWinston Salem, NC 27103

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

3333 Silas Creek PkwyWinston Salem, NC 27103

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center

1 Medical Center BlvdWinston Salem, NC 27157

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Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.4 
54 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish
Winston Salem , NCGREENSBORO , NCGREENSBORO , NCWinston Salem , NC
Med School: Madurai Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Shiva Kumar Rao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Shiva Kumar Rao has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Shiva Kumar Rao has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Family Medicine
  • Other

Certifications, License, & Education

54 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Nyu Downtown Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Madurai Medical College in 1974 and Karnataka Institute Of Medical Sciences in 1972.

NPI Number

Dr. Rao's NPI number is 1790779841.

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Dr. Shiva Kumar Rao is affiliated with Ecu Health North Hospital.
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