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Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD

Urology* Age 52
Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD
4.0 (75 Ratings)

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Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD is an Urologist in Ocala, FL.
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Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD

Urology* Age 52
Ocala, FL
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD is an Urologist in Ocala, FL.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from Duke University in 1997 and completed a residency at Duke University Hospital.Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD is an Urologist in Ocala, FL and has 27 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Advanced Urology Institute and are affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Blood in Urine (Hematuria), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Bladder Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 75 times. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rao is board certified in Urology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Bladder Cancer
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Bladder Cancer
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Bladder Cancer
Male Sexual Arousal Disorders
Sexual Arousal Disorder
Sexual Disorders
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Cancer
Resection of Bladder Neck
Bladder Stones
Elevated PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen)
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Erectile Dysfunction
Hydronephrosis
Kidney Cancer
Prostate Cancer
Augmentation Cystoplasty
Acute Bacterial Prostatitis
Acute Cystitis
Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
Bladder Infection
Epididymitis
Epididymo - Orchitis
Hydrocele
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypogonadism
Kidney Stones
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Orchitis
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Overactive Bladder
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Phimosis
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Polyuria
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Prostatitis
Pyonephrosis
Testicular Dysfunction
Testicular Hypofunction
Ureteral Stones
Ureteral Stricture or Kinking
Urethra Cancer
Urethral Stricture
Urge Incontinence
Urinary Retention
Urinary Stones
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vesicoureteral Reflux
Bladder Surgery
Circumcision
Lithotripsy
Prostate Biopsy
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Prostate Removal
Prostatectomy with Robotic Assist
TURP (Transurethral Resection of Prostate) or Laser Destruction of Prostate
Urethral Dilation
Urinary Stone Removal (Litholapaxy)
Uroflowmetry
Vasectomy
Acute Kidney Infection
Arthropathy Associated With Reiters Disease
Atrophic Vaginitis
Bladder Diverticulum
Blood in Semen (Hematospermia)
Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis
Chronic Cystitis
Chronic Interstitial Cystitis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage I
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Chronic Kidney Infection
Chronic Prostatitis
Congenital Obstruction of Ureteropelvic Junction
End-Stage Renal Disease
Genital Warts
Gonococcal Seminal Vesiculitis
Herpes Simplex Infection
Hypospadias
Infective Cystitis
Kidney Infection
Kidney Stone Pain (Renal Colic)
Male Infertility
Neurogenic Bladder
Neurogenic Bowel
Orthotopic Ureterocele
Pelvic Abscess
Peyronie's Disease
Priapism
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Prostate Carcinoma
Prostate Cyst
Prostate Stones
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Spermatocele
Testicular Atrophy
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Torsion
Trigonitis
Ureterocele
Urethral Stones
Urinary Hesitancy
Urinary-Genital Tract Fistula, Female
Urogenital Candidiasis
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Varicose Veins Genital
Yeast Infections
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Bacteriuria Screening
Bladder Function Test
Bladder Scan
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Complex Penile Surgery
Cystometry
Destruction of Penile Lesion
Dipstick Urinalysis
Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Gonorrhea Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Kidney and Ureter Removal
Kidney Stone Removal
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Nephrectomy
Nephrectomy with Robotic Assist
Orchiectomy
Orchiopexy for Undescended Testicle
Penile Implants
Percutaneous Destruction of Kidney Lesion
Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy or Pyelostolithotomy
Peyronie's Disease Injection Therapy
Prostate Cancer Screening
Puncture Aspiration
Renal Transplant
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Varicocelectomy or Hydrocelectomy

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  • Nexus Open Access
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
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    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Preferred Patient Care
  • Blue Preferred Patient Care PPO
  • Choice POS
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Select HMO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    CA Healthnet PPO
  • BlueOptions HMO
    SimplyBlue HMO
    myBlue EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Advanced Urology Institute
    1901 SE 18th Ave Ste 300, Ocala, FL 34471
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 351-1313
  2. 2 Advanced Urology Institute
    12109 County Road 103 Ste 1, Oxford, FL 34484
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 430-0705
  3. 3 Advanced Urology Institute -Timberridge
    9401 SW Highway 200 Ste 3001, Ocala, FL 34481
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (352) 351-2801

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao
4.0
Based on 75 Reviews
5 Stars (55)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (16)

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Dec 18, 2024
Not easy to get Oh a new-patient appt. with him in a timely manner, but worth the wait.
— Dec 18, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Urology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Duke University
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Urology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Duke University
    1999
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Duke University Hospital
    2003
Residency Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Rao frequently treats the following conditions: Blood in Urine (Hematuria), Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) and Bladder Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD holds board certification in Urology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

    1431 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL