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Dr. Peter Rao, MD

Cardiology
4.8 (13)
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Accepting new patients
22 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 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease. They graduated from SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY AT CARBONDALE and is affiliated with Flowers Hospital and Southeast Health Medical Center.

Dr. Rao works at Cardiology Associates in Dothan, AL. They frequently treat conditions like Heart Disease, Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts 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 Neurology Clinic 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
    Pathology Laboratory Associates
    1108 Ross Clark Cir, Dothan, AL 36301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (334) 793-8111
    Monday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Thursday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 5:00pm

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Flowers Hospital
  • Southeast Health Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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    Jul 13, 2020
    Always excellant. My husband has been a patient of Dr. Rao for many years. We could not ask for a more caring physician.
    — Jul 13, 2020
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    About Dr. Peter Rao, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 22 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
    Board Certifications
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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 an average wait time of Under 10 minutes at their office(s).

    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 Disease, Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction) and Coronary Artery Disease (CAD), 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.

    13 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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