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Dr. Krishna Rao, MD

Hematology* Age 57
Dr. Krishna Rao, MD
2.6 (5 Ratings)

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Dr. Krishna Rao, MD is a Hematologist in Springfield, IL.
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Dr. Krishna Rao, MD

Hematology* Age 57
Springfield, IL
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Krishna Rao, MD is a Hematologist in Springfield, IL.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. Dr. Krishna Rao, MD is a Hematologist in Springfield, IL and has 33 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Community Hospital of Staunton, HSHS St. Francis Hospital, HSHS St. John's Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 2.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao also speaks Kannada. Dr. Rao is board certified in Hematology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Uterine Cancer
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Anemia
Uterine Cancer
Head and Neck Cancer
Anemia
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Uterine Cancer
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Bleeding Disorders
Bone Cancer
Brain Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Carcinoma
Cholangiocarcinoma
Coagulation Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Diffuse Large B-Cell Lymphoma
Endocrine Gland Cancer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Hypothalamus Cancer
Kidney Cancer
Leukocytopenia
Leukocytosis
Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Male Breast Carcinoma
Marginal Zone Lymphoma
Melanoma
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Myelodysplastic Syndromes
Myeloproliferative Disorders
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Neutropenia
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Oral Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Polycythemia Rubra Vera
Prostate Cancer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Skin Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma of Head, Face, and Neck
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Thrombocytosis
Thyroid Cancer
Tonsil Cancer
Urinary Tract Cancer
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Acquired Hemolytic Anemia
Acute Leukemia
Acute Lymphoid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Acute Myeloid Leukemia Multilineage Dysplasia
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Amyloidosis
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma
Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, ALK Negative
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Basal Cell Carcinoma
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of Brain
Bladder Cancer
Burkitt's Lymphoma
Cancer of Cerebral Meninges
Carcinoid Syndrome
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Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML)
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Constitutional Aplastic Anemia
Cutaneous T-Cell Lymphoma
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
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Duodenal Cancer
Esophageal Cancer
Ewing's Sarcoma
Eye Cancer
Gallbladder Cancer
Gum Cancer
Hemochromatosis
Hemophilia
Hodgkin's Disease
Hypercoagulable State
Hypogammaglobulinemia
Immune Thrombocytopenia
Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
Jejunum Cancer
Kaposi's Sarcoma
Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis
Laryngeal Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lymphocytopenia
Lymphocytosis
Macroglobulinemia (incl. Waldenstrom's )
Malignant Pleura Secondary
Mantle Cell Lymphoma
Maternal Anemia
Meningiomas
Metastatic Breast Cancer
Mixed-Cellularity Hodgkins Lymphoma
Mouth Cancer
Myeloma
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Nose Cancer
Ovarian Cancer
Pancreatic Cancer
Pancytopenia
Penile Cancer
Penile Carcinoma
Peripheral T-Cell Lymphoma
Peritoneal Cancer
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Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pituitary Tumor
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Primary Central Nervous System Lymphoma
Primary Hypercoagulable State
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Qualitative Platelet Defects (incl. Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia)
Refractory Anemia with Sideroblasts
Salivary Gland Cancer
Sickle Cell Disease
Sickle Cell Hemoglobin SS Disease
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Throat Cancer (Hypopharyngeal)
Throat Cancer (Nasopharyngeal)
Thymomas
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Tongue Cancer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urethra Cancer
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
von Willebrand Disease
Vulvar Cancer
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Bone Marrow Biopsy
Erythropoietin Test
Plasmapheresis
Thoracentesis

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  • Choice Care PPO
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    Choice POS
  • Cigna PPO
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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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    Navigate POS
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  • Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Memorial Medical Center
    701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL 62702
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  2. 2 Memorial Medical Center
    701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL 62781
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  3. 3 Lincoln Memorial Hospital
    200 Stahlhut Dr, Lincoln, IL 62656
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  4. 4 Office
    315 W Carpenter St, Springfield, IL 62702
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Languages Spoken
Kannada
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Specialties*
Hematology
Medical Oncology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    1991
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Krishna Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Krishna Rao, MD is affiliated with Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital, Community Hospital of Staunton, HSHS St. Francis Hospital, HSHS St. John's Hospital and Springfield Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Krishna Rao, MD holds board certification in Hematology, Internal Medicine and Medical Oncology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital

    200 Stahlhut Dr, Lincoln, IL

  • Community Hospital of Staunton

    400 N Caldwell St, Staunton, IL

  • HSHS St. Francis Hospital

    1215 Franciscan Dr, Litchfield, IL

  • HSHS St. John's Hospital

    800 E Carpenter St, Springfield, IL

  • Springfield Memorial Hospital

    701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL