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  • Board Certifications

    American Board of Internal Medicine, Endocrinology Diabetes and Metabolism, 2007

  • Fellowships

    UCSF, 2008

  • Residencies

    University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2004

    University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2003

    UCSD, Neurology, 2001

  • Internship

    University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2000

  • Education

    University of California, San Diego School of Medicine, 1999

  • Languages

    English

Where I see patients (2)

    My reviews

    4.8

    Overall Experience
    229 Ratings
    About our process
    Mar 28, 2025
    I am 74 and have good health, strength, energy and peace of mind. My family and friends say I look and act 10 years younger. Maybe not, but over the years care and surgeries at UCSF and the annual visits to Dr Rao have played a huge, positive role I my good health today.
    Mar 24, 2025
    I was impressed with thoroughness, listened to my concerns/questions and I didn't feel rushed.
    Mar 12, 2025
    Good
    Mar 11, 2025
    Dr. Rao is an excellent care provider.
    Mar 07, 2025
    Dr. Rao is insightful and very professional, she anticipates needs and potential questions.
    Jan 23, 2025
    She card about people , and she make me feel safe because she show me she care about me
    Jan 08, 2025
    Dr. Rao is wonderful and I would recommend her to anyone! I feel so lucky to have her as my endocrinologist!
    Dec 18, 2024
    Dr Rau is an excellent provider. Both informative and kind.
    Dec 13, 2024
    Dr. Rao has been my endocrinologist for several years and continues to provide excellent care. She listens to my concerns, answers all my questions, and is always kind. It's a pleasure working with Dr. Rao!
    Dec 06, 2024
    Dr Rao is an excellent communicator and always explains everything in detail. She and her staff provide outstanding compassionate care.
    Nov 05, 2024
    Dr. Rao is a terrific doctor.
    Oct 30, 2024
    First in person visit due to Covid. Very favorable experience.
    Oct 25, 2024
    Dr. Rao is simply the BEST!!
    Oct 23, 2024
    Very professional & friendly
    Oct 20, 2024
    Good
    Oct 14, 2024
    Dr. Rao is wonderful
    Oct 14, 2024
    Dr Rao is wonderful in every way.I have so much confidence in her..She is so kind thoughtful and is on top of all My needs. I am greatful she is my doctor..
    Sep 30, 2024
    I had to make the decision of options of what to do. Not my doctor. This is not helpful.
    Sep 08, 2024
    Dr. Rao is wonderful! Followed through with Radiology and called me right away with the answers.
    Sep 04, 2024
    Dr Ray was thoroughly professional and excellent in understanding my condition.
    Aug 05, 2024
    Provider understood concern about ongoing monitoring of condition & frequency of invasive tests resulting from such monitoring by (1) acknowledging the concern and (2) doing her best to adjust the interval of required testing; although not freedom from such testing, such a result is the next best thing (and likely the ideal way for a provider to handle such a concern, even if a given patient shouldn't require any such monitoring).
    Jul 31, 2024
    Very good experience! Explained clearly with care!
    Jul 03, 2024
    Dr. Rao listens, answers questions, and does not appear rushed.
    Jun 27, 2024
    Dr. Rao is ALWAYS, ALWAYS very caring. She really cares about her patients well being. I am very grateful I am under her care. Thank you, Dr. Rao.
    May 24, 2024
    Good expllanations
    May 10, 2024
    Love my Doctor..
    May 08, 2024
    She either remembers or carefully reviews my records before starting the visit based on her questions and discussion.
    Apr 12, 2024
    I felt very comfortable with Dr Rao. She explained everything multiple times making sure I understood what my options were. I really liked her bedside manner.
    Mar 20, 2024
    Dr Roa has excellent people skills.
    Mar 08, 2024
    Dr. Rao is the best and I will never leave her care. She cares about me both as a Thyroid patient and as a woman. I look forward to seeing her every year.
    Mar 06, 2024
    Dr. Rao was very good about explaining what to expect and she streamlined my treatment within the UCSF organization.
    Oct 14, 2023
    I was very happy with my visit my doctor treated me very good and nice and explain everything to me the nurses was nice to me because sometime I don't understand so my visit went very good
    Oct 12, 2023
    Provider has always been attentive and helpful regarding my care and future treatments
    Sep 16, 2023
    I recommend to anybody very good Physician
    Aug 25, 2023
    Would recommend Dr Rao wholeheartedly.
    Aug 16, 2023
    I am happy with Dr. Rao. She is attentive, knowledgeable and discussed medications and possible adjustments for future surgeries.
    May 31, 2023
    I had a new set of problems. She was very dismissive & dint care about my concerns.

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