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Dr. Soumya Rao, MD

Rheumatology* Age 47
Dr. Soumya Rao, MD
3.0 (25 Ratings)

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Dr. Soumya Rao, MD

Rheumatology* Age 47
Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Soumya Rao, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Escondido, CA.
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Dr. Soumya Rao, MD is a Rheumatology Specialist in Escondido, CA. They graduated from JJM Medical College and completed a residency at Winthrop University Hospital. They currently practice at Palomar Health Medical Group and are affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand and Osteoporosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 25 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao also speaks Hindi and Kannada. Dr. Rao is board certified in Rheumatology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Locations

  1. 1 Palomar Health Medical Group
    2125 Citracado Pkwy Ste 310, Escondido, CA 92029
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (442) 274-0577
  2. 2 Arch Health Partners - Poway
    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, Poway, CA 92064
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Experience and Background Check

Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Osteoporosis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis
Bursitis
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Autoimmune Diseases
Behçet's Disease
Bleeding Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Dacryoadenitis
De Quervain's Disease
Dermatomyositis
Dry Eyes
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Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fever
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Goodpasture's Disease
Granulomatosis
Infective Arthritis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Marfan Syndrome
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Post-Viral Disorder
Pulmonary Disease
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Still's Disease
Systemic Sclerosis
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Joint Drainage

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3.0
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1 Star (11)

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May 09, 2024
Hi, I was referred by my doctor to see Dr.Rao for fibromyalgia pain. Everytime I go in she is quick but very thorough & explains everything very well. She always asks if I have any questions & if I understand everything she has said. She doesn’t sugar coat things. If I need to be told not to do something or for instance if someone would lie to her she would be quick to tell them that it seems like they are lying and or show proof of how she knows that. I guess what I’m trying to say is that people get spoiled and babied these days by everyone around us and don’t like to be told the truth a lot of times. People like to be babied and pampered and they’re not used to someone being direct and to the point. She is a great doctor and really cares about what I’m going through and how I’m feeling. She changes my medication‘s around to benefit me and goes by how I’m feeling.. I recently had multiple other symptoms & she sent me to the lab right away to find out what was going on. She cares.
Joanna Nogues — May 09, 2024
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Soumya Rao, MD is a rheumatology specialist in Escondido, CA. She specializes in Rheumatology and Pediatric Rheumatology.
Biography
Languages Spoken
Hindi
Kannada
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Rheumatology
Pediatric Rheumatology
Specialties*
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Education

Medical Education

Medical Education
  • JJM Medical College
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Rheumatology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Winthrop University Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Pennsylvania
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Soumya Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Rao frequently treats the following conditions: Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand and Osteoporosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Soumya Rao, MD is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido.

Yes, Dr. Soumya Rao, MD holds board certification in Rheumatology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

    2185 Citracado Pkwy, Escondido, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Poway

    15615 Pomerado Rd, Poway, CA

  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido

    555 E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA

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