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Dr. Ricardo Rao, MD

Vascular Surgery* Age 63
Dr. Ricardo Rao, MD
3.8 (15 Ratings)
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Dr. Ricardo Rao, MD is a Vascular Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO.
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Dr. Ricardo Rao, MD

Vascular Surgery* Age 63
Saint Louis, MO
Accepting new patients
37 years of experience
Dr. Ricardo Rao, MD is a Vascular Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine. Dr. Ricardo Rao, MD is a Vascular Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has 37 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Memorial Hospital and Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Lymphedema among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rao is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lymphedema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Aortic Aneurysm
Lymphedema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Aortic Aneurysm
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis of Aorta
Burn Injuries
Carotid Artery Disease
Cerebrovascular Disease
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Disease of Extremities
Peripheral Edema
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Varicose Veins
Venous Hypertension
Venous Insufficiency
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Varicose Vein Procedure
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Aneurysm
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Aortic Dissection
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Embolism and Thrombosis
Appendicitis
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Cerebral Artery Thrombosis
Cerebral Vascular Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Congenital Heart Defects
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Embolism
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Gallstones
Gynecologic Cancer
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Iliac Aneurysm
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Lipomas
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Lung Cancer
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pleural Effusion
Pulmonary Embolism
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Hypertension
Spider Veins
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Ventral Hernia
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Angiography
Aortic Repair
Arteriovenostomy for Renal Dialysis
Arteriovenous Fistula Repair
Arteriovenous Shunt Creation
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Carotid Surgery
Endocrine Surgical Procedure
Endovascular Procedure
Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Thoracic Aorta
Endovascular Repair of Visceral Aorta
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal
Gastrointestinal Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laproscopic
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Minimally Invasive Surgery
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Removal of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Skin Grafts
Thoracentesis
Vascular Procedure
Vascular Surgical Procedure
Vascular Transcatheter Embolization
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthLink
  • Assurant Health
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico
  • Advantage Health Solutions
  • Medicare HMO
  • AvMed
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Dean Health Plan, Inc.
  • American Republic
  • Keystone Health Plan East
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Vista Health Plan
  • Medicare Advantage HMO
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Medicare Advantage PFFS
    Tricare
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Health Alliance EPA
  • Blue Choice HMO
  • Navigate HMO
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Coventry Health Care of Missouri
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Behavioral Health
  • Advantra
  • Medico
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Group Health Cooperative
  • Carefirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • Blue Preferred-MO HMO
  • Workers Compensation PPO
  • Medicare Advantage PPO
    Aetna
    Choice PPO
  • Humana
    Gold
    Choice Care PPO
  • Blue Preferred PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma
  • Bluegrass Family Health

Locations

  1. 1 Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine LLC
    3009 N Ballas Rd Ste 251C, Saint Louis, MO 63131
  2. 2 Missouri Baptist Medical Center
    3015 N Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63131
  3. 3 Memorial Hospital
    1900 State St, Chester, IL 62233
  4. 4 Missouri Baptist Medical Center
    3015 N Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63131
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao
3.8
Based on 15 Reviews
5 Stars (9)
4 Stars (2)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Patient Reviews
Jun 04, 2016
I was very please with the service received recently from Dr Rao and his staff. My surgery went well and recovery was good.
Roberta in Collinsville, IL — Jun 04, 2016
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Specialties*
Vascular Surgery
General Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Missouri School of Medicine
    1987
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Vascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St. Louis University Hospital
    1988
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Case Western Reserve/ University Hospitals
    1994
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ricardo Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Ricardo Rao, MD is affiliated with Missouri Baptist Medical Center, Memorial Hospital and Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ricardo Rao, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Vascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Missouri Baptist Medical Center

    3015 N Ballas Rd, Saint Louis, MO

  • Memorial Hospital

    1900 State St, Chester, IL

  • Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital

    751 Sappington Bridge Rd, Sullivan, MO