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Dr. Aruna Rao, MD

Hospice & Palliative Medicine
3.5 (16)
Map Pin Small East Brunswick, NJ
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Aruna Rao, MD

Dr. Aruna Rao, MD is a Hospice & Palliative Medicine Specialist in East Brunswick, NJ. They graduated from BANGALORE UNIVERSITY / KEMPEGOWDA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE and is affiliated with Saint Peter's University Hospital, Raritan Bay Medical Center and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital. Dr. Rao, completed a residency at Muhlenberg Hosp. Patients rated Dr. Rao an average 3.5 star rating.

Dr. Rao works at Aruna R Rao MD in East Brunswick, NJ. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and 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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    Aruna Rao
    65 Brunswick Woods Dr, East Brunswick, NJ 08816 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (877) 649-3337

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    About Dr. Aruna Rao, MD

    Specialties
    • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English, Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada and Tamil
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Female
    Gender
    NPI Number
    • 1508821489
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Muhlenberg Hosp
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    • UMDNJ Rutgers Med Sch Affil Hosp
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • BANGALORE UNIVERSITY / KEMPEGOWDA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • Saint Peter's University Hospital
    • Raritan Bay Medical Center
    • Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital

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    Dr. Rao speaks Gujarati, Hindi, Kannada and Tamil.

    16 patients have reviewed Dr. Rao. The overall rating for this provider is 3.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rao.

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