Dr. Veena An Rao, MD

Dr. Veena Rao is a rheumatologist and internal medicine physician with 24 years of experience treating complex autoimmune and joint conditions. She earned her medical degree from the University of Michigan Medical School, providing her with a strong foundation in comprehensive patient care. Her dual specialty training allows her to address both the rheumatologic aspects of disease and the broader internal medicine needs of her patients.

Dr. Rao practices at Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center and sees patients in Loma Linda, California. She specializes in caring for patients with rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and osteoarthritis. Her approach includes ordering comprehensive metabolic panels to monitor overall health, coordinating physical therapy to improve mobility and function, and using sedimentation rate testing to track inflammation levels. Patients consistently rate her care highly, giving her an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.