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Dr. Govind Rao, MD

Pediatrics* Age 84
Dr. Govind Rao, MD
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Dr. Govind Rao, MD

Pediatrics* Age 84
Amsterdam, NY
Accepting new patients
61 years of experience
Dr. Govind Rao, MD is a Pediatrician in Amsterdam, NY.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from University of Newcastle School of Medicine. Dr. Govind Rao, MD is a Pediatrician in Amsterdam, NY and has 61 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital, Ellis Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, Nathan Littauer Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Acute Lower Respiratory Infection among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rao also speaks Spanish. Dr. Rao is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Govind C. Rao
    1 Front St, Amsterdam, NY 12010
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 843-4414
  2. 2 Office
    16 Hancock St, Fort Plain, NY 13339
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (518) 993-2919

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4.2
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May 15, 2024
Dr Rao is awesome, Office Staff needs to be replaced
— May 15, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Newcastle School of Medicine
    1963
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Govind Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Rao frequently treats the following conditions: Acute Upper Respiratory Infection and Acute Lower Respiratory Infection. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Govind Rao, MD is affiliated with Albany Medical Center Hospital, Ellis Hospital, Little Falls Hospital, Nathan Littauer Hospital and St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam.

Yes, Dr. Govind Rao, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Albany Medical Center Hospital

    43 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY

  • Ellis Hospital

    1101 Nott St, Schenectady, NY

  • Little Falls Hospital

    140 Burwell St, Little Falls, NY

  • Nathan Littauer Hospital

    99 E State St, Gloversville, NY

  • St. Mary's Hospital Amsterdam

    427 Guy Park Ave, Amsterdam, NY