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Dr. Babu Rao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dr. Babu Rao, MD
3.8 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Babu Rao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Dyersburg, TN.
Dr. Babu Rao, MD
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Dr. Babu Rao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 63
Dyersburg, TN
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Babu Rao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Dyersburg, TN.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF NEWFOUNDLAND. Dr. Babu Rao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Dyersburg, TN and has 39 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital and West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rao is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Constipation
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Constipation
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Gastric Ulcer
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gastroparesis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Liver Biopsy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna
  • Superior Health Plan
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Network P PPO
    Blue Network L
    Blue Network S PPO
  • Qualchoice PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Methodist Healthcare Alliance
    420 Wilkinson Dr, Dyersburg, TN 38024
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (731) 285-5133
  2. 2 Office
    241 Stonebridge Blvd, Jackson, TN 38305
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (731) 660-3500

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao
3.8
Based on 9 Reviews
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1 Star (2)

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Apr 05, 2022
My name is Deborah Humphrey i was scheduled to see Dr Rao Wednesday at 330 Could please get it rescheduled i need it with Dr Rao and for late in the afternoon please Im sorry i keep having to cancel but im having health issues
Deborah Humphrey — Apr 05, 2022
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF NEWFOUNDLAND
    1985
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Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Rao frequently treats the following conditions: Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Constipation. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Babu Rao, MD is affiliated with West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital and West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Babu Rao, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital

    400 E Tickle St, Dyersburg, TN

  • West Tennessee Healthcare Volunteer Hospital

    161 Mount Pelia Rd, Martin, TN