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Vikram Rao, MD, PhD
Neurology • Epilepsy Neurology- Telehealth Visits
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Vikram Rao, MD, PhD
Neurology • Epilepsy Neurology- Telehealth Visits
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About me
Dr. Vikram Rao is a neurologist who specializes in treating patients with epilepsy. He takes a holistic approach to helping patients deal with the challenges of their seizures and works at multiple levels to improve their quality of life. He has a particular interest in utilizing medications, surgery and implanted neurostimulation devices to care for patients with complex epilepsy.
Rao's research involves using direct brain electrical recordings and implanted devices – such as the NeuroPace RNS System for responsive neurostimulation – to better understand how abnormal patterns of brain electrical activity give rise to seizures. He also uses these tools to explore the cognitive dysfunction and mood disorders, such as anxiety and depression, that are common in epilepsy patients.
Rao earned his medical degree from UCSF, completed his residency at Massachusetts General and Brigham and Women's hospitals, and returned to UCSF for a fellowship in neurology. He served as chief resident in neurology in 2011 and received the Senior Resident Teacher of the Year award in 2012.
Rao is a member of the American Epilepsy Society, American Academy of Neurology and San Francisco Medical Society.
Education & training
Board certification
- Epilepsy, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
- Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Fellowship
- Polytrauma, VA Medical Center SF MSO
- Clinical Neurophysiology, University of CA at San Francisco - Neurology GME
Residency
- Neurology, Brigham and Womens Hospital GME
Internship
- Internal Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital
Degree
- MD, UCSF School of Medicine
My expertise
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My work
"Rebooting" the brain of a patient with epilepsy
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- January 28, 20265 out of 5 Stars
very well
- January 22, 20265 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Rao is always very considerate and answers all questions thoroughly
- December 11, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Rao listens carefully to our concerns and explains options well. Seeing him is always very reassuring.
- December 11, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Rao is extremely caring, compassionate, professional and a very good listener to each one of my concerns. I feel safe and well cared for under his care. Thank you Dr. Rao!
- September 25, 20255 out of 5 Stars
very well
- September 21, 20255 out of 5 Stars
Dr. Rao seemed to care about all issues we talked to him about. He seemed knowledgeable and professional. He was good to us overall I feel.
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