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Dr. Pooja Rao, MD

Neurology
5.0 (3)
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Overview of Dr. Pooja Rao, MD

Dr. Pooja Rao, MD is a Neurology Specialist in New Orleans, LA. They graduated from K.S. Hegde Medical Academy - Mangalore, India and is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge.

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Dr. Rao's Office Locations

  1. 1
    2820 Napoleon Ave Fl 8, New Orleans, LA 70115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (504) 894-2700
  2. 2
    Medstar Georgetown University Hospital
    3800 Reservoir Rd NW, Washington, DC 20007 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (202) 444-3976
    Monday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 18:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 18:00
  3. 3
    Medstar Health Center-chevy Chase
    5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1100, Chevy Chase, MD 20815 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (301) 215-4460
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:00
  4. 4
    MedStar Health Primary Care
    1420 Beverly Rd Ste 300, Mc Lean, VA 22101 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (703) 852-8588

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  • Ochsner Medical Center
  • Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge

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    About Dr. Pooja Rao, MD

    Specialties
    • Neurology
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1750638508
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital - Washington, D.C. (Neurophysiology)
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • MedStar Georgetown University Hospital - Washington, D.C. (Neurology)
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • K.S. Hegde Medical Academy - Mangalore, India
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Clinical Neurophysiology, Internal Medicine and Neurology
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    Dr. Rao accepts Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Rao. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rao.

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