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Dr. Neelima Rao, MD

Gastroenterology
3.3 (7)
Map Pin Small Little Rock, AR
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Overview of Dr. Neelima Rao, MD

Dr. Neelima Rao, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Little Rock, AR. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES and is affiliated with CHI St. Vincent Infirmary. Patients rated Dr. Rao an average 3.3 star rating.

Dr. Rao works at CHI St. Vincent Gastroenterology Clinic - Little Rock in Little Rock, AR. 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.

Dr. Rao's Office Locations

  1. 1
    CHI St. Vincent Gastroenterology Clinic - Little Rock
    417 N University Ave, Little Rock, AR 72205 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (501) 712-3811
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30

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    3.3
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    About Dr. Neelima Rao, MD

    Specialties
    • Gastroenterology
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    Gender
    • Female
    Gender
    NPI Number
    • 1992929152
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • CHI St. Vincent Infirmary

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    Dr. Neelima 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.

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    Dr. Rao works at CHI St. Vincent Gastroenterology Clinic - Little Rock in Little Rock, AR. View the full address on Dr. Rao’s profile.

    7 patients have reviewed Dr. Rao. The overall rating for this provider is 3.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rao.

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