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Mahes Rao, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
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Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?
I like it and I was in GI research prior to clinical GI fellowship
Do you have a specialty of interest within GI?
IBD, HCV and Liver Disease
Where did you study?
Undergraduate: Utkal University
Medical School: SCB Medical College and Hospital, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, India
Internship, Residency, Fellowship: SUNY at Buffalo, New York
What certifications do you hold?
Board Certified Gastroenterology
What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?
Traveling, jogging, eating out
Do you have any special honors or recognitions in your medical career that you would like to share?
Best Clinical Teacher at SUNY (State University of New York at Buffalo) 1987-1988
Do you fluently speak any other languages in addition to English?
Hindi, Oriya, Bengali
Please list your professional affiliations.
American College of Gastroenterology
American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Louisiana Gastroenterology Society
American Gastroenterology Association
Reviews
The staff and Doctors are so friendly and concerned about there patients
My Husband and I just love Dr. Rao he is the most wonderful gastroenterologist. Every time either of us see him he has a smile on his face and he is the nicest Dr. you could ever want to meet.
Dr. Rao is a great all around Dr.
Great Dr. Would definitely recommend
Listen ,answer with enthusiasm of the doctor
Very good work
Very good work
Very impressed with how professional and courteous everyone was.
This Doctor and group are a very caring and professional team that I have been using for A number of years. I highly recommend.
My experience with Dr. Rao and staff have always been great due to their knowledge and professionalism toward their patients.
Personable and very knowledgeable.
Dr. Rap is a expert in his field. He has the ability to diagnose a problem and recommended the best treatment. I have complete faith in his judgement.
During a recent visit he explained to me the nature of my medical problems, how to manage the problems and minimize the impact on my daily life. He answered all of questions and did it in a caring and understanding manner.
During a recent visit he explained to me the nature of my medical problems, how to manage the problems and minimize the impact on my daily life. He answered all of questions and did it in a caring and understanding manner.
Five years since my last visit and Dr. Rao remains professional, engaged and professional.
I love Dr.Rao! A very patient, personable man, first, and a very capable physician! This world is fortunate to have such a proven professional!
Excellent doctor. Great bedside manner.
Everyone was so helpfu and friendly. Dr. Rao was easy to talk with and explained
everything where I could understand. He was recommend by 2 of my friends and
I am so glad I went to Dr Tao.
everything where I could understand. He was recommend by 2 of my friends and
I am so glad I went to Dr Tao.
Everyone is very professional and courteous and caring.
As always my visit was a good experience! The Staff was Very Nice and Professional, and Dr. Rao is always very caring and compassionate every time I visit. Keep doing what you all do there. Thank You All!
One of the most professional,competent and informed doctors I have encountered in my lifetime. Dr. Rao is genuinely concerned about his patient's physical and emotional well-being
I would highly recommend Dr. Rao for any gastroenterological concerns.
I would highly recommend Dr. Rao for any gastroenterological concerns.
Dr. Rao, Is a very good doctor he has good bedside manners he cares about his patients. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
My experience was amazing the doctor was good,he talk to me about everything answered all my questions and I felt really good about DR. Roiling being my doctor, and I would recommend him as a 10 to everyone
Very friendly and caring doctor and staff