Summary

Dr. Vyas Rao is a thoracic and vascular surgeon with four and a half decades of medical experience. He earned his medical degree from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and completed his residency training at Methodist Hospital. His surgical expertise spans multiple specialties including thoracic surgery, vascular surgery, and general surgery. Dr. Rao is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Rao practices at Ochsner Louisiana State University Health Shreveport and sees patients in Shreveport, Louisiana. He treats patients with chronic lung disease and coronary artery disease, including specialized care for women with heart conditions. His surgical capabilities include performing pathology tests and kidney transplant biopsies. Dr. Rao brings extensive experience to complex surgical cases requiring precise diagnostic evaluation.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 45 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Methodist Hospital
  • 3 specialties
  • 3 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Vyas Ramuhalli Rao has 2 locations

Lsu Health Sciences Center Obgyn

1501 Kings Hwy Bldg BShreveport, LA 71103
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

Lsu Health Sciences Center Cardiothoracic And Plastic Surgery

1541 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103
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
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Vyas Ramuhalli Rao, MDAmanda Waltman HallDr. Charles Ronald Byrd, MDDr. David P. Hamm, MD
Thoracic SurgeryNurse PractitionerSurgeryThoracic Surgery
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
3.8 
45 Years of Experience 58 Years of Experience 46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Shreveport , LAShreveport , LAShreveport , LAShreveport , LA
Med School: RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES Med School: Tulane University School Of Medicine Med School: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Vyas Ramuhalli Rao

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Peoples Health
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Vyas Ramuhalli Rao has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Vyas Ramuhalli Rao has the following 3 areas of expertise

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Surgery
  • Vascular Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

45 Years Experience

Dr. Vyas Ramuhalli Rao holds an active medical license in the state of Louisiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Louisiana that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Methodist Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES in 1982 and Bangalore Med Coll Bangalore Univ Bangalore India in 1981.

NPI Number

Dr. Rao's NPI number is 1992758999.

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Dr. Vyas Rao's office is located at 1501 Kings Hwy Bldg B, Shreveport, LA, 71103.
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