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Summary
Dr. Somashekar Rao is an internal medicine physician who specializes in hospital medicine, bringing 35 years of experience to patient care. He earned his medical degree from Bangalore Medical College at Bangalore University in India and completed his residency training at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Dr. Rao speaks English fluently.
Dr. Rao maintains affiliations with several respected healthcare institutions, including Virginia Hospital Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Adventist Healthcare Rehabilitation, and Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital. His practice locations span across Arlington, VA, Washington, DC, Falls Church, VA, and Rockville, MD. He focuses on treating complex conditions such as ulcerative colitis, chronic lung disease, and advanced chronic kidney disease. His expertise includes performing essential diagnostic tests like complete blood counts, kidney function assessments, and comprehensive chemistry panels to monitor patient health.
Dr. Rao maintains affiliations with several respected healthcare institutions, including Virginia Hospital Center, Inova Fairfax Hospital, Adventist Healthcare Rehabilitation, and Inova L.J. Murphy Children's Hospital. His practice locations span across Arlington, VA, Washington, DC, Falls Church, VA, and Rockville, MD. He focuses on treating complex conditions such as ulcerative colitis, chronic lung disease, and advanced chronic kidney disease. His expertise includes performing essential diagnostic tests like complete blood counts, kidney function assessments, and comprehensive chemistry panels to monitor patient health.
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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
- 2 board certifications
- 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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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
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, District Of Columbia, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2027, Active
Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Medical School
Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore IndiaGraduated in 1991
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- What languages does Dr. Somashekar Rao speak?
- Dr. Somashekar Rao speaks English.
- Where is Dr. Somashekar Rao's office located?
- Dr. Somashekar Rao's office is located at 1701 N George Mason Dr, Arlington, VA, 22205.
- 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.
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