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Dr. Bhavani Rao, MD

Nephrology* Age 56
Dr. Bhavani Rao, MD
2.3 (9 Ratings)

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Dr. Bhavani Rao, MD is a Nephrologist in Edison, NJ.
Dr. Bhavani Rao, MD
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Dr. Bhavani Rao, MD

Nephrology* Age 56
Edison, NJ
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Bhavani Rao, MD is a Nephrologist in Edison, NJ.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from Government Medical College Mysore in 1991 and completed a residency at Bergen Pines Hospital Umdnj.Dr. Bhavani Rao, MD is a Nephrologist in Edison, NJ and has 33 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Bayshore Medical Center and JFK University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 2.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao also speaks Bengali, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada, Marathi, Spanish and Tamil. Dr. Rao accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Joint Pain
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Joint Pain
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Acute Kidney Failure
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Dehydration
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Limb Pain
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Nail Infection
Nausea
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Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Pharyngitis
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Systemic Vasculitis
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vasculitis
Vitamin D Deficiency
Advance Directive End of Life Planning
Chronic Care Management
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Immunization Administration
Wellness Examination
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Infection
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
ADHD and-or ADD
Administrative Physical
Adult Failure to Thrive
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergies
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease (ADPKD)
Back Pain
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blepharitis
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Burn Injuries
Cachexia
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Candidiasis of Skin and Nails
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Common Cold
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Polycystic Kidney Disease
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetic Nephropathy
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Dizziness
Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Edema
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Electrolyte Disorders
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Flank Pain
Foot Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Gingivitis
Glomerulonephritis
Hair Loss
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hidradenitis
High Cholesterol
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hydronephrosis
Hyperlipidemia
Hypoglycemia
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Itchy Skin
Jaundice
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Jock Itch
Kidney Cancer
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stones
Knee Sprain
Labored Breathing
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Loss of Voice or Hoarse Voice
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Migraine
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Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Nail and Nail Bed Infection
Nasal Allergies
Nephrotic Syndrome
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Nosebleed
Obesity
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Onychogryphosis
Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overweight
Palpitations
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Perimenopause
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pneumonia
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Post-Vaccination Fever
Pyonephrosis
Radiculopathy
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
Renal Hypertension
Renal Osteodystrophy
Rhabdomyolysis
Ringworm
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Second-Degree Burns
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shortness of Breath
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Skin Ulcer
Sleep Apnea
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Symptomatic Menopause
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Goiter
Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Tremor
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Ureteral Stones
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vomiting
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Wheezing
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Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetic Foot Exam
Dialysis
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End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Hemodialysis
Kidney Stones Treatment
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Obesity Counseling
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Ultrasound, Renal

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Maximum Savings POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Signature Administrators PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna HMO
    Open Choice PPO
    Select
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of Metro, NY
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
  • Oscar Circle EPO
  • Hospital Advantage EPO
    Local Value Network POS Plus
    Regional Preferred POS Plus
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • BCBS PPO
    Performance Blue
    Blue High Performance Network
    PPOBlue PPO
    Community Blue PPO
  • Empire Hospital
  • Freedom
    Liberty
  • Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
    Direct Access PPO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield POS
    OMNIA HMO
    Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    OMNIA - Tier1 EPO
  • MagnaCare PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
  • GHI CBP
  • BluePPO HSA PPO
    SimplyBlue/Simply Blue Plus PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Gopal K. Sinha MD PA
    2 Ethel Rd Ste 206C, Edison, NJ 08817
  2. 2 Bridgewater Dialysis Center
    2121 US Highway 22, Bound Brook, NJ 08805
  3. 3 Saint Peter's Physician Associates
    908 Oak Tree Ave Ste C, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
  4. 4 Dietitian Direct Inc
    904 Oak Tree Ave Ste C, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
  5. 5 Office
    80 Hazlet Ave Ste 5, Hazlet, NJ 07730

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao
2.3
Based on 9 Reviews
5 Stars (2)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Apr 17, 2022
Dr. Rao is a reliable doctor who cares about her patients. She is thorough and handles patient concerns well.
— Apr 17, 2022
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Bengali
Gujarati
Hindi
Kannada
Marathi
Spanish
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Nephrology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Government Medical College Mysore
    1991
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • Hackensack University Medical Center UMDNJ
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Bergen Pines Hospital Umdnj
    1997
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Winthrop University Hospital
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Bhavani Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Bhavani Rao, MD is affiliated with Bayshore Medical Center and JFK University Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bayshore Medical Center

    727 N Beers St, Holmdel, NJ

  • JFK University Medical Center

    65 James St, Edison, NJ