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Dr. Aparna Rao, MD

Pediatric Pulmonology* Age 55
Dr. Aparna Rao, MD

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Dr. Aparna Rao, MD

Pediatric Pulmonology* Age 55
San Diego, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Aparna Rao, MD is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in San Diego, CA.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER. Dr. Aparna Rao, MD is a Pediatric Pulmonologist in San Diego, CA and has 19 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rady Children's Hospital San Diego. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rao is board certified in Pediatric Pulmonology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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

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Bronchiectasis
Bronchiolitis
Bronchitis
Central Cyanosis
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Chronic Bronchiolitis
Chronic Bronchitis
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
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Viral Infection
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Bronchoscopy
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  • Statewide - AZ EPO
  • Priority Select HMO
    Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
  • Southern CA Select HMO
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Performance PPO
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar LocalPlus EPO
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  • Bronze Full 4500 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Platinum Local Access + HMO 25 HMO
    Local Access Plus HMO
    Access Plus HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Access Plus Savenet HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Blue High Performance Network EPO
    Trio ACO HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
  • Premium
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Aetna
    Deductible Plan CA Members Only HMO
  • Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
  • Choice Plus POS
    SignatureValue Alliance
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
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    Select CA HMO
    California Care Large Group HMO
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Locations

  1. 1 Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego
    3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 966-5855
  2. 2 Office
    3020 Childrens Way Fl 1, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 966-5846
  3. 3 Office
    3030 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA 92123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 966-5846
  4. 4 Office
    1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (602) 933-0985

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Pediatric Pulmonology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL MEDICAL CENTER
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatric Pulmonology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Aparna Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Aparna Rao, MD is affiliated with Rady Children's Hospital San Diego.

Yes, Dr. Aparna Rao, MD holds board certification in Pediatric Pulmonology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rady Children's Hospital San Diego

    3020 Childrens Way, San Diego, CA