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Dr. Ambika Rao, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 61
Dr. Ambika Rao, MD
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Dr. Ambika Rao, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Columbia, SC.
Dr. Ambika Rao, MD
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Dr. Ambika Rao, MD

Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism* Age 61
Columbia, SC
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36 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ambika Rao, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Columbia, SC.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore (KMC). Dr. Ambika Rao, MD is a Diabetes & Metabolism Endocrinologist in Columbia, SC and has 36 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with McLeod Regional Medical Center. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Rao's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Rao also speaks Hindi. Dr. Rao is board certified in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

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Leg and Foot Ulcers
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Dyslipidemia
Goiter
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Hyperlipidemia
Hypogonadism
Hypothalamus Cancer
Hypothyroidism
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Testicular Dysfunction
Thyroid Nodule
Thyroid Hormone Replacement
Abnormal Thyroid
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Adrenal Gland Diseases
Adrenal Incidentaloma
Adrenal Insufficiency
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroiditis
Back Pain
Benign Pituitary Gland Tumor
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chest Pain
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Craniopharyngioma
Cushing's Syndrome
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetic Coma
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Diarrhea
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Drug Induced Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Drug Induced Hypopituitarism
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Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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Graves' Disease
Growth Hormone Deficiency
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Heart Disease
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
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Hyperparathyroidism
Hyperprolactinemia
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Hyperthyroidism
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hypoparathyroidism
Hypopituitarism
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
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Lipid Disorders
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Menstrual Disorders
Metabolic Syndrome
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Morbid Obesity
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Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Parathyroid (Gland) Tumor: Other than Malignant
Parathyroid Cancer
Peripheral Autonomic Neuropathy
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pheochromocytoma
Polyneuropathy
Primary Adrenocortical Insufficiency
Primary Hyperparathyroidism
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Cyst
Thyroid Goiter
Thyroiditis
Thyrotoxicosis
Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Continuous Glucose Monitoring
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Thyroid Biopsy

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    6439 Garners Ferry Rd, Columbia, SC 29209
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kasturba Medical College of Mangalore (KMC)
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ambika Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Ambika Rao, MD is affiliated with McLeod Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ambika Rao, MD holds board certification in Diabetes, Metabolism & Endocrinology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • McLeod Regional Medical Center

    555 E Cheves St, Florence, SC