Summary

Dr. Suman Rao is a board-certified oncologist and hematologist with four decades of experience treating cancer and blood disorders. They earned their medical degree from Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad and completed residency training at the University of Texas Health System. Dr. Rao speaks English, Kannada, and Hindi, allowing them to communicate effectively with patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Rao practices at the Ascension Saint Agnes Hospital Cancer Institute in Baltimore, Maryland, and maintains affiliations with Medstar Harbor Hospital. They specialize in treating breast cancer, including advanced cases that have spread or returned after initial treatment. Dr. Rao also provides infusion therapy and performs blood count testing to monitor patient health throughout treatment. Patients consistently rate their care highly, giving Dr. Rao an average rating of 5.0 stars.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 40 years of experience
  • 27 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Kannada, Hindi
  • University Of Texas Health System
  • 3 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

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Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad Med School: University Of Maryland School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Suman Bannur Rao

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Cigna
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • PreferredOne
  • Priority Partners
  • Priority Partners - HMO
  • Riverside Health
  • Riverside Health - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • University of Maryland Health Partners

Medical Specialties

Suman Bannur Rao has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Suman Bannur Rao has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Acute Myeloid Leukemia
  • Anemia
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Breast Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Chemotherapy
  • Chronic B-Cell Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis
  • Hematology
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Medical Oncology
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Myelofibrosis
  • Myeloma
  • Myeloproliferative Disorders

Certifications, License, & Education

40 Years Experience

Suman Bannur Rao holds an active medical license in the state of Maryland.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Maryland that expires in 2027.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Texas Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad in 1986.

NPI Number

Suman Bannur Rao's NPI number is 1912976325.

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Suman Rao's office is located at 3407 Wilkens Ave Ste 100, Baltimore, MD, 21229.
Which hospitals is Suman Rao affiliated with?
Suman Rao is affiliated with Medstar Harbor Hospital.
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