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Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD
4.1 (45 Ratings)

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Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Sarasota, FL.
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Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD

Bariatric Surgery* Age 52
Sarasota, FL
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Sarasota, FL.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from St. George's School of Medicine - Genada West Indies in 2003 and completed a residency at Morehouse School of Medicine.Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Sarasota, FL and has 21 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at First Physicians Group and are affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Obesity among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 45 times. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rao is board certified in General Surgery.

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Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Obesity
Sleeve Gastrectomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Obesity
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Sleeve Gastrectomy
Bariatric Surgery (Weight Loss Surgery)
Pediatric Obesity
Adult Type 2 Diabetes
Lipid Disorders
Sleep Apnea
Abdominal Surgery
Adjustable Gastric Banding
Bowel Resection
Breast Surgical Procedure
da Vinci® Robotic Surgery
Esophageal Surgery
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hemorrhoid Removal
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Revision Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Sentinel Node Biopsy
Stomach Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 First Physicians Group
    5880 Rand Blvd Ste 101, Sarasota, FL 34238
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1 Star (9)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 21, 2024
I love Dr Rao she did my sleeve April 20 2013 at Memorial Hospital Jacksonville FL I even was able to become pregnant soon after and had boy girl twins which are now 8 yrs. And Happy to announce I now live in Baltimore and am engaged and my start weight 351lbs today is 136lbs love love love this woman
Kristy Staley — Jun 21, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Bariatric Surgery
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • St. George's School of Medicine - Genada West Indies
    2003
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Morehouse School of Medicine
    2004
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Morehouse School of Medicine
    2008
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Florida Hospital-Celebration - Celebration FL
    2010
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL