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Dr. Robert Rao, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Robert Rao, MD
4.6 (24 Ratings)
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Dr. Robert Rao, MD is a General Surgeon in Arlington Heights, IL.
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Dr. Robert Rao, MD

General Surgery* Age 57
Arlington Heights, IL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Robert Rao, MD is a General Surgeon in Arlington Heights, IL.

About

Dr. Rao graduated from University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine. Dr. Robert Rao, MD is a General Surgeon in Arlington Heights, IL and has 34 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Appendicitis, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 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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Appendicitis
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Appendicitis
Gallstones
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Breast Lump
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Umbilical Hernia
Ventral Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Breast Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Incisional Hernia
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Anoscopy
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Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Biopsy of Breast
Breast Reconstruction
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Lumpectomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Mastectomy
Port Placements or Replacements
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Acute Bowel Infarction
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Capsular Contracture of Breast Implant
Cholangiocarcinoma
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ
Gallbladder Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Ischemic Colitis
Jejunum Cancer
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lobular Carcinoma
Lung Cancer
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Proctoptosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Adjacent Tissue Transfer
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Breast Reduction
Colectomy
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colostomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Breast Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Fecal Impaction Removal
Femoral Hernia Repair, Open
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair Robotic Assist
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Puncture Aspiration
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Thyroid Lobectomy
Thyroidectomy
Thyroidectomy or Thyroid Lobectomy
Vaginal Prolapse Surgery
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    880 W Central Rd Ste 5000, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  2. 2 Office
    880 W Central Rd Ste 3800, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  3. 3 Northwest Community Healthcare
    800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  4. 4 Northwest Community Day Surgery Ctr II LLC
    675 W Kirchhoff Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  5. 5 Office
    800 Biesterfield Rd Ste 304, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao
4.6
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (20)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (1)

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Nov 22, 2023
Not many surgeons are kind and compassionate. Not only did he do an excellent job with my surgery and he’s very professional, but he is a wonderful human being. He’s very patient with me and my wife’s limited English.
Anatoliy — Nov 22, 2023
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Specialties*
General Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Loyola University Hospital
    1991
Internship
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Robert Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Rao frequently treats the following conditions: Appendicitis, Gallstones and Cholecystitis and Gallstones. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Robert Rao, MD is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Robert Rao, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwest Community Hospital

    800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL