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Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD
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Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Baton Rouge, LA
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39 years of experience
Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from SCB Med Coll-Utkal U, Cuttack in 1985 and completed a residency at University at Buffalo - State University of New York.Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 39 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis, Nausea and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Dr. Rao's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Rao accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Nausea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Nausea
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Nausea
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Abdominal Pain
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Coccygeal Pain
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Copper Metabolism Disorders
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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 Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Curative PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Louisiana Endoscopy Center
    9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 927-1190
  2. 2 Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center
    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 765-6565
  3. 3 Vista Surgical Hospital
    9032 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (225) 768-5700

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao
4.7
Based on 42 Reviews
5 Stars (39)
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1 Star (3)

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Feb 22, 2023
While being friendly, Dr. Rao focused on my health issue.
Erat Joseph — Feb 22, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SCB Med Coll-Utkal U, Cuttack
    1985
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • University at Buffalo - State University of New York
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University at Buffalo - State University of New York
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Rao have free onsite parking?
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Rao frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis, Nausea and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD is affiliated with Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA