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Dr. Shakuntala Rao, MD

Pediatrics* Age 72
Dr. Shakuntala Rao, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Shakuntala Rao, MD

Pediatrics* Age 72
Cleveland, OH
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shakuntala Rao, MD is a Pediatrician in Cleveland, OH.

About

Dr. Shakuntala Rao, MD is a Pediatrician in Cleveland, OH and has 49 years experience. They graduated from KARNATAK UNIVERSITY / KARNATAK MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1975 and completed a residency at St Lukes Hospital.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Akron General Medical Center, Euclid Hospital and Hillcrest Hospital. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao is board certified in Pediatrics and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Wellness Examination
Immunization Administration
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
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Familial Hypercholesterolemia
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Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
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ADHD and-or ADD
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Anaphylactic Food Allergies
Anaphylactic Peanut Allergy
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Athlete's Foot
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Balanitis
Balanoposthitis
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Bronchiolitis
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Herpes Simplex Infection
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Influenza (Flu)
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Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
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Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
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Malnutrition
Menstrual Disorders
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Moles (Benign Skin Lesions)
Muscle Cramping
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Nail and Nail Bed Infection
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Osgood Schlatter Disease
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Overweight
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Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Pediatric Obesity
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Vitamin D Deficiency
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  • Blue Preferred-OH POS
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Locations

  1. 1 Ahmad Ascha MD
    6801 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44124
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  2. 2 Office
    6770 Mayfield Rd Ste 236, Cleveland, OH 44124
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  3. 3 Cleveland Surgical Associates Inc.
    6770 Mayfield Rd, Cleveland, OH 44124
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Feb 10, 2016
Dr rao is nothing less than exceptional with care and treatment. I'd make her my doctor if I could. My kids beg to only see her. She is the what Healthcare should be all about. Genuine and caring.
Joey4DrRao in Mayfield ohio — Feb 10, 2016
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Specialties*
Pediatrics
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • KARNATAK UNIVERSITY / KARNATAK MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1975
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Pediatrics
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Internship

Internship
  • Govt Wenlock Hospital
    1975
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St Lukes Hospital
    1983
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shakuntala Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Shakuntala Rao, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Akron General Medical Center, Euclid Hospital and Hillcrest Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Shakuntala Rao, MD holds board certification in Pediatrics.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH

  • Akron General Medical Center

    1 Akron General Ave, Akron, OH

  • Euclid Hospital

    18901 Lake Shore Blvd, Euclid, OH

  • Hillcrest Hospital

    6780 Mayfield Rd, Mayfield Heights, OH