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Dr. Peter Rao, MD

Cardiology*
4.8 (14)
Map Pin Small Dothan, AL
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Peter Rao, MD

Dr. Peter Rao, MD is a Cardiology Specialist in Dothan, AL. They specialize in Cardiology, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE and is affiliated with Southeast Health Medical Center and Flowers Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Rao an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Rao works at Practice in Dothan, AL with other offices in Enterprise, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) and Acute Coronary Syndrome along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna 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
    Dothan Urology PC
    4300 W Main St Ste 102, Dothan, AL 36305 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 793-9564
  2. 2
    Rao Heart & Vascular LLC
    200 Medical Care Way, Dothan, AL 36303 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 305-2800
  3. 3
    Mcdonough Obgyn
    207 E Watts St Ste 200, Enterprise, AL 36330 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 305-2800
  4. 4
    Pathology Laboratory Associates
    1108 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 712-1929

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Southeast Health Medical Center
  • Flowers Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)
Acute Congestive Heart Failure
Angina
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Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Arrhythmias
Atherosclerosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Atrial Flutter
Cardiomegaly
Cardiomyopathy
Cardiomyopathy, Dilated
Carotid Artery Disease
Chest Pain
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Congenital Heart Defects
Congestive Heart Failure
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Endocarditis
Heart Disease
Heart Murmur
Heart Palpitations
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart Disease
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Lipid Disorders
Mitral and Aortic Valve Disorder
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Noninfective Endocarditis
Orthostatic Hypotension
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Peripheral Edema
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Pulmonary Hypertension
Rheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Supraventricular Tachycardia
Syncope
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Systolic Heart Failure
Tricuspid Valve Disease
Vitamin D Deficiency
Aortic Valve Surgery
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Myocardial Perfusion Imaging
Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardioversion, Elective
Cardioverter-Defibrillator or Pacemaker Insertion, Removal or Repair
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy and Stent
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Tilt_Testing
Valve Repair or Replacement (Aortic, Mitral, Tricuspid, and Pulmonary)
Vascular Duplex Ultrasonography and Plethysmography
Aortic Dissection
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Septal Defect
Atrioventricular Septal Defect (AVSD)
Biventricular Heart Failure
Chronic Congestive Heart Failure
Congenital Aortic Valve Disorders
Congenital Heart Disease
Coronary Artery Aneurysm
Coronary Artery Dissection
Coronary Vessel Malformation
First Degree Heart Block
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypokalemia
Mitral Valve Prolapse
Mitral Valve Stenosis
Nonrheumatic Tricuspid Disease
Pericardial Disease
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
Prinzmetal Angina
Pulmonary Valve Disease
Rheumatic Aortic Valve Disorders
Rheumatic Mitral Stenosis
Septal Defect
Sick Sinus Syndrome
Third Degree Heart Block
Typical Atrial Flutter
Unstable Angina
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Septal Defect
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Wolff-Parkinson-White Pattern
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Implantation
Cardiac MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of Heart or Chest
Impella Device
Insertion of Left Ventricular Lead for Pacemaker or Cardioverter and Defibrillator
Non-Coronary Angioplasty, Atherectomy, and Stenting
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Removal or Revision of Pacemaker or Cardioverter and-or Defibrillator
Thrombolysis
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
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    4.8
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    Specialties*
    • Cardiology

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1932250339
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Cardiovascular Disease and Interventional Cardiology
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Peter 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 Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) and Acute Coronary Syndrome, 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.

    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Rao. The overall rating for this provider is 4.8. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rao.

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