Swati Rao, MD | Charlottesville, VA | Nephrologist

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Meet Dr. Swati, nephrologist treating kidney disease at UVA Health. Review bio, contact, background info.

accepting new patients
4.9

7 Ratings
23 years of experience
36 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Hindi
Emory University Hospital
7 written reviews
1 award
1 specialty
8 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
Female

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

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4.9

7 Ratings with 7 written Reviews

Average Wait Time 10 Minutes

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All the Drs and nurses and staff are great

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Dr. Rao is an excellent physician. She is knowledgeable, communicates well, demonstrates a sincere concern for her patients, and always has a smile. I feel better after visits with her her.

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Dr. Rao has always answered all my questions and concerns, whether in person or on line.

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July 1st, 2025 | Source: Partner

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October 30th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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August 25th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I trust my life to this team

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March 28th, 2024 | Source: Partner

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I love Dr.Rao ! I been seeing her for years now following my kidney transplant, she is wonderful! Best personality, best bedside manners, Dr.Rao is just a great person in general! I love her smile and I love that I have an excellent doctor ! Thank you Dr.Rao !

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Gave an accurate diagnosis
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February 23rd, 2023

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UVA Health Transplant Center

1300 Jefferson Park Ave Fl 1Charlottesville, VA 22903

Tel: (800) 543-8814

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

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UVA Health University Medical Center

1215 Lee StCharlottesville, VA 22908

Tel: (434) 924-3627

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Tue12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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Thu12:01 am - 11:59 pm

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Sat12:01 am - 11:59 pm

Sun12:01 am - 11:59 pm

UVA Health Transplant Care at Wytheville Clinic

590 W Ridge Rd Ste EWytheville, VA 24382

Tel: (800) 543-8814


Swati Rao, MD	Dr. Didier Portilla, MD	Dr. Chidambaram Sunder Valliappan, MD	Danielle Wentworth
Nephrology	Nephrology	Nephrology	Nephrology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.9 (7 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
23 Years of Experience	49 Years of Experience	15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Hindi	Speaks Arabic, Spanish		Speaks English
Charlottesville , VA	Charlottesville , VA	Winter Park , FL	Charlottesville , VA
Med School: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates	Med School: Universidad Del Valle Escuela De Medicina	Med School: Meenakshi Medical College Hospital And Research Institute
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Nephrology

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
Chronic Renal Disease
Dialysis
End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
Hemodialysis
Kidney Biopsy
Peritoneal Dialysis
Urinalysis

Swati Rao holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Emory University Hospital in 2013 and Temple University Hospital - Fox Chase Cancer Cent in 2012.

Residency

Completed their residency at UMass Chan Medical School in 2010, James J Peters VA Medical Center-Bronx in 2007, and None in 2005.

Medical School

Graduated from Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates and Grant Medical College Maharashtra University of Health Sciences in 2003.

NPI Number

Swati Rao's NPI number is 1790985778.

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Which hospitals is Swati Rao affiliated with?: Swati Rao is affiliated with Temple University Hospital.
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What languages does Swati Rao speak?: Swati Rao speaks English and Hindi.
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