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Dr. Purnima Rao, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)* Age 50
Dr. Purnima Rao, MD
3.7 (33 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Purnima Rao, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nurse Practitioner in Houston, TX.
Dr. Purnima Rao, MD
3.7 (33 Ratings)
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Dr. Purnima Rao, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)* Age 50
Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Purnima Rao, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nurse Practitioner in Houston, TX.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from Louisiana State University Medical Center in 1999 and completed a residency at Baylor College of Medicine.Dr. Purnima Rao, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nurse Practitioner in Houston, TX and has 25 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Kelsey-Seybold West and are affiliated with The Woman's Hospital of Texas. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 33 times. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao is board certified in Obstetrics & Gynecology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Experience Check

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Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Adenomyosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding
Adenomyosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anemia
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Anogenital Pruritis
Asherman Syndrome
Atrophic Vaginitis
Blood Disorders in Pregnancy
Breech Position
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Polyps
Cervicitis
Cervix Carcinoma
Chronic Pelvic Pain
Coagulation Defects in Pregnancy and Postpartum
Eclampsia
Ectopic Pregnancy
Encounters for Normal Pregnancies
Endometriosis
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Fallopian Tube Disorders
Female Infertility
Genital Herpes
Genitourinary Tract Infections in Pregnancy
Gestational Diabetes
Hemorrhage from Placenta Previa
Herpes Simplex Infection
High Risk Pregnancy
HPV (Human Papillomavirus)
Hypertension
Hypertension Complicating Pregnancy, Childbirth and Postpartum
Hypothyroidism
Infertility
Intrauterine Growth Restriction
Low Back Pain During Pregnancy
Mastodynia
Maternal Anemia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
Menstrual Cramps
Menstrual Disorders
Miscarriages
Multiple Gestation
Nausea
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Noninflammatory Cervical Disorders
Obesity
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Obesity Complicating Childbirth
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cysts
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Pelvic Abscess
Perimenopause
Placenta Previa
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome
Postpartum Cardiomyopathy
Preeclampsia
Pregestational Diabetes Mellitus
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Hemorrhoids
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sickle Cell Disease
Trichomoniasis
Tubal Pregnancy
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Uterine Cancer
Uterine Carcinoma
Uterine Fibroids
Uterine Prolapse
Vaginal and Pelvic Prolapse
Vaginal Prolapse
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Yeast Infections
Amniocentesis
Bacteriuria Screening
Birth Control
Breast Cancer Screening
C-Section
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Colpopexy
Colporrhaphy
Colporrhaphy with Robotic Assist
Colposcopy
Destruction or Excision of Lesion of Cervix (incl. LEEP)
Dipstick Urinalysis
Endometrial Ablation
Fetal Cardiac Monitoring
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Fetal Ultrasound
First Trimester Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Gonorrhea Screening
Gynecologic Cancer Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Hysterosalpingo Sonography
Hysteroscopy
Incontinence Sling Procedure
Infertility Evaluation
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Placement
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Hysterectomy
Mammography
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Newborn Metabolic Screening
Nuchal Translucency Screening
Obstetric Ultrasound
Oophorectomy
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pap Smear
Phenylketonuria Screening
Pregnancy Non-Stress Test
Pregnancy Test
Pregnancy Ultrasound
Rh Incompatibility Screening
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
STD Screening
Syphilis Screening
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Trichomoniasis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaginal Delivery and VBAC
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Vaginosis Screening
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • Great West Healthcare-Cigna
    Cigna
  • Aetna
  • Coventry Health Care PPO
  • Humana
  • Community Health Choice
  • Private HealthCare Systems
  • United Healthcare
    Choice Plus
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • HealthSmart
  • Federal Employee Health Benefits (FEHB)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Locations

  1. 1 Kelsey-Seybold West
    1111 Augusta Dr, Houston, TX 77057
  2. 2 Kelsey Seybold Clinic
    1900 North Loop W Ste 1450, Houston, TX 77018
  3. 3 Kelsey-Seybold
    7900 Fannin St Ste 2100, Houston, TX 77054

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao
3.7
Based on 33 Reviews
5 Stars (21)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (10)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 18, 2022
Dr. Rao was a huge help when I was diagnosed with uterine fibroids and was anemic due to blood loss. She referred me to a good surgeon and got me the ultrasounds I needed. She was patient with my inquiries and my frustration at my condition. Would definitely recommend.
Michelle Harris — Dec 18, 2022
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Specialties*
Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nursing (Nurse Practitioner)
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Louisiana State University Medical Center
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Baylor College of Medicine
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Baylor College of Medicine
    2003
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Purnima Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Rao in specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecologic Nursing (Nurse Practitioner). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Purnima Rao, MD is affiliated with The Woman's Hospital of Texas.

Yes, Dr. Purnima Rao, MD holds board certification in Obstetrics & Gynecology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The Woman's Hospital of Texas

    7600 Fannin St, Houston, TX