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Dr. Akhilesh Rao, MD

Nephrology*
5.0 (5)
Map Pin Small Cleveland, OH
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Akhilesh Rao, MD

Dr. Akhilesh Rao, MD is a Nephrology Specialist in Cleveland, OH. They specialize in Nephrology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from MYSORE UNIVERSITY / J.S.S. MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Southwest General Health Center and University Hospitals Parma Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Rao an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Rao works at Practice in Cleveland, OH with other offices in Medina, OH and Brunswick, OH. They frequently treat conditions like Renal Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease and Hyperparathyroidism along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Rao's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    7225 Old Oak Blvd Bldg B, Cleveland, OH 44130 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (440) 243-0574
  2. 2
    Advanced Peritoneal Dialysis LLC
    9050 N Church Dr, Cleveland, OH 44130 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (440) 292-0226
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    Office
    3995 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 44256 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (440) 292-0226
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    Office
    3812 Center Rd, Brunswick, OH 44212 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (440) 292-0226

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Southwest General Health Center
  • University Hospitals Parma Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Renal Hyperparathyroidism
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Hyperparathyroidism

Treatment frequency



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Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Hyperparathyroidism
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Acidosis
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Acute Kidney Failure
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
End-Stage Renal Disease
Gout
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Hyperkalemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Vitamin D Deficiency
Alkalosis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Classic Polyarteritis Nodosa
Congenital Anomalies of Kidney
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Congenital Renal Agenesis and Dysgenesis
Dehydration
Diabetes Insipidus
Henoch–Schönlein Purpura (HSP)
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hydronephrosis
Hypercalcemia
Hypokalemia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Nephrotic Syndrome
Proteinuria
Rapidly Progressive Nephritic Syndrome
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Osteodystrophy
Secondary Renovascular Hypertension
Small Kidney
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Kidney Transplant Evaluation
Living Kidney Donor Evaluation
Peritoneal Dialysis
Renal Scan
Ultrasound, Kidney
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    About Dr. Akhilesh Rao, MD

    Specialties*
    • Nephrology

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    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi
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    NPI Number
    • 1467444802
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • MYSORE UNIVERSITY / J.S.S. MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Akhilesh Rao, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Rao is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Rao has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Rao has seen patients for Renal Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid (Gland) Disease and Hyperparathyroidism, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Rao on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    5 patients have reviewed Dr. Rao. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rao.

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