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Dr. Somashekar Rao is an internal medicine physician who also specializes in hospital medicine. He earned his medical degree from Bangalore Medical College at Bangalore University in India and completed his residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. With 35 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Rao brings extensive clinical knowledge to his practice. He provides care in English.
Dr. Rao is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Adventist Healthcare Rehabilitation, and Inova LJ Murphy Children's Hospital, with practice locations in Arlington, Washington DC, Falls Church, and Rockville. He treats patients with serious conditions such as dangerously high blood pressure, kidney disease requiring specialized care, and mood disorders in young patients. His clinical work includes performing comprehensive blood tests, chemistry panels, and kidney function assessments to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.
Dr. Rao is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Adventist Healthcare Rehabilitation, and Inova LJ Murphy Children's Hospital, with practice locations in Arlington, Washington DC, Falls Church, and Rockville. He treats patients with serious conditions such as dangerously high blood pressure, kidney disease requiring specialized care, and mood disorders in young patients. His clinical work includes performing comprehensive blood tests, chemistry panels, and kidney function assessments to monitor patient health and guide treatment decisions.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 35 years of experience
- speaks English
- Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
- 2 specialties
- 5 areas of expertise
- 4 hospital affiliations
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Somashekar Narayana Rao has 4 locationsKaiser Permanente Capitol Hill Medical Center
700 2nd St NEWashington, DC 20002 Tel: (202) 346-3000
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center
9901 Medical Center DrRockville, MD 20850 Tel: (240) 826-6000
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| Speaks English | Speaks English, Arabic | Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Somashekar Narayana Rao has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Somashekar Narayana Rao has the following 5 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
35 Years Experience
Dr. Somashekar Narayana Rao holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of District Of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of District Of Columbia that expires in 2027, an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027, and an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System.
Medical School
Graduated from Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India in 1991.
NPI Number
Dr. Rao's NPI number is 1063588259.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Somashekar Rao affiliated with?
- Dr. Somashekar Rao is affiliated with Virginia Hospital Center, INOVA FAIRFAX HOSPITAL, ADVENTIST HEALTHCARE REHABILITATION, and Inova Lj Murphy Childrens Hospital.
- Where is Dr. Somashekar Rao's office located?
- Dr. Somashekar Rao's office is located at 1701 N George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA, 22205.
- Does Dr. Somashekar Rao accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Somashekar Rao accepts on their Vitals profile.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Somashekar Rao?
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- What languages does Dr. Somashekar Rao speak?
- Dr. Somashekar Rao speaks English.
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