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Dr. Ravishankar Rao, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 39
Dr. Ravishankar Rao, MD
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Dr. Ravishankar Rao, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in State College, PA.
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Dr. Ravishankar Rao, MD

Sports Medicine* Age 39
State College, PA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ravishankar Rao, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in State College, PA.

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Dr. Ravishankar Rao, MD is a Sports Medicine Specialist in State College, PA. They graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Milton S Hershey Medical Center and Mount Nittany Medical Center. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao is board certified in Sports Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 The Milton S Hershey Medical Center Physicians Group
    476 Rolling Ridge Dr Ste 101, State College, PA 16801
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 689-4980
  2. 2 Mount Nittany Park Ave Laboratory
    1850 E Park Ave, State College, PA 16803
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (814) 865-3566
  3. 3 MSHMC-Rehab Hospital
    500 University Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
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Feb 03, 2024
Listens to my story of injury carefully
Margo — Feb 03, 2024
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Sports Medicine
Family Medicine
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  • Penn State University College of Medicine
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  • Sports Medicine and Family Practice
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ravishankar Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Ravishankar Rao, MD is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Milton S Hershey Medical Center and Mount Nittany Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Ravishankar Rao, MD holds board certification in Sports Medicine and Family Practice.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Geisinger Medical Center

    100 N Academy Ave, Danville, PA

  • Milton S Hershey Medical Center

    500 University Dr, Hershey, PA

  • Mount Nittany Medical Center

    1800 E Park Ave, State College, PA