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Summary
Dr. Vamshi Rao treats muscular dystrophy, Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy, and weakness, and performs electromyogram and nerve conduction studies. He practices neurology and is affiliated with Ann and Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where he has practiced for 26 years. He also sees patients at Prentice Women's Hospital at Northwestern Medicine in Chicago.
Dr. Rao completed his residency at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County and earned his medical degree from B.J. Medical College Pune. He speaks English and Spanish.
Dr. Rao completed his residency at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County and earned his medical degree from B.J. Medical College Pune. He speaks English and Spanish.
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Quick Facts
- 26 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Vamshi Kodipelli Rao has 2 locationsCompare with Similar Doctors
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| Neurology | Neurology | Neurology | Neurology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 26 Years of Experience | 54 Years of Experience | 10 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English, Spanish, Tagalog | Speaks English, Russian | |
| Chicago , IL | Maywood , IL | Park Ridge , IL | Seattle , WA |
| Med School: B J Medical College Pune | Med School: University Of Santo Tomas Faculty Of Medicine And Surgery | Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine | |
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
26 Years Experience
Dr. Vamshi Kodipelli Rao holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at John H Stroger Jr Hospital Of Cook County.
Medical School
Graduated from B J Medical College Pune in 2000.
NPI Number
Dr. Rao's NPI number is 1770731374.
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- Dr. Vamshi Rao's office is located at 225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL, 60611.
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