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Dr. Madhuranath Rao, MD

General Surgery
2.3 (3)
Map Pin Small Buffalo, NY
Accepting new patients
55 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Madhuranath Rao, MD

Dr. Madhuranath Rao, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Buffalo, NY. They specialize in General Surgery, has 55 years of experience. They graduated from Bangalore Med College Bangalore University Bangalore Karnataka India and is affiliated with Sisters Of Charity Hospital. Dr. Rao, completed a residency at Buffalo General Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Rao an average 2.3 star rating.

Dr. Rao works at Piver Center For Womens Health in Buffalo, NY. They are accepting new patients and accept Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Empire 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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    St Joseph Hospital of Cheektowaga New York
    2605 Harlem Rd, Buffalo, NY 14225 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 891-2400

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    About Dr. Madhuranath Rao, MD

    Specialties
    • General Surgery
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    Years of Experience
    • 55 years of experience
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    • English
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    • Buffalo General Hospital
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    • Buffalo Mercy Hospital
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    • Bangalore Med College Bangalore University Bangalore Karnataka India
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    Dr. Madhuranath 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 accepts Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna and Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, and other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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

    Dr. Rao works at Piver Center For Womens Health in Buffalo, NY. View the full address on Dr. Rao’s profile.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Rao. The overall rating for this provider is 2.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rao.

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