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Dr. Vyas Rao, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
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Dr. Vyas Rao, MD is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, LA.
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Dr. Vyas Rao, MD

General Surgery* Age 66
Shreveport, LA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Vyas Rao, MD is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, LA.

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Dr. Rao graduated from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences. Dr. Vyas Rao, MD is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, LA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Rao currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Willis Knighton North and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 1.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Rao's office accepts new patients. Dr. Rao also speaks Hindi. Dr. Rao is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.

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Carotid Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
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Colorectal Cancer
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Crohn's Disease
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Mitral Valve Disease
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Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
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Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO)
Pericardial Disease
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Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
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Traumatic Brain Injury
Unstable Angina
Varicose Veins
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Ventral Hernia
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Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Repair
Aortic Valve Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Atrial Tissue Ablation
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Carotid Artery Stent Placement
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Coronary Artery Bypass with Robotic Assist
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Dressing and Debridement of Wound or Infection
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endovascular Repair of Aorta
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Heart Defect Repair
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Laparotomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Maze Procedure
Mitral Valve Surgery
Non Invasive Mechanical Ventilatn Robotic Assist
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Open Thymectomy
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Partial Lobectomy
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Resection of Cardiac Tumor
Revision of Arteriovenous Shunt for Renal Dialysis
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Drainage of Pleural Cavity With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
Tricuspid Valve Surgery
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Lsuhsc Shreveport
    1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 675-6154
  2. 2 BRFHH Shreveport LLC
    1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 626-0177
  3. 3 Office
    1512 W Kirby Pl, Shreveport, LA 71103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 626-0177
  4. 4 Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport
    1606 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (318) 675-6402

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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
General Surgery
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vyas Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Vyas Rao, MD is affiliated with Willis Knighton North and Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport.

Yes, Dr. Vyas Rao, MD holds board certification in General Surgery and Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Willis Knighton North

    2600 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA

  • Ochsner LSU Health Shreveport

    1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA