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Dr. Anita Rao, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
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Map Pin Small Vancouver, WA
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28 years of experience

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Overview of Dr. Anita Rao, MD

Dr. Anita Rao, MD is an Orthopedic Surgery Specialist in Vancouver, WA. They specialize in Orthopedic Surgery, has 28 years of experience, and is board certified in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine. They graduated from Northwestern University and is affiliated with Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center and Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Rao an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Rao works at Practice in Vancouver, WA with other offices in Portland, OR. 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
    Mill Plain One Specialty Office
    203 SE Park Plaza Dr Ste 140, Vancouver, WA 98684 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (800) 813-2000
  2. 2
    Kaiser Permanente Oregon/washington
    500 NE Multnomah St Ste 100, Portland, OR 97232 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (360) 449-7037

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  • Kaiser Permanente Westside Medical Center
  • Kaiser Sunnyside Medical Center

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Low Back Pain
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Miner's Knee
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Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
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Sjögren's Syndrome
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Tenosynovitis
ACL Surgery
All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
Arthrocentesis
Excision of Humerus
Excision of Scapula, Clavicle, Rib, or Sternum
Hip Dislocation
Hip Replacement
Joint Drainage
Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
Knee Arthroscopy
Meniscus Surgery
Menisectomy
Musculoskeletal Function Test
Partial Hip Replacement
Peripheral Nerve Block
Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
Rotator Cuff Surgery
Shoulder Arthroscopy
Shoulder Replacement
Somatic Nerve Block
Steroid Injection
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    About Dr. Anita Rao, MD

    Specialties*
    • Orthopedic Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 28 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1215013578
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Orthopaedic Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery
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