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Dr. Purnima Rao, MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology
3.7 (33)
Map Pin Small Houston, TX
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Purnima Rao, MD

Dr. Purnima Rao, MD is an Obstetrics & Gynecology Specialist in Houston, TX. They specialize in Obstetrics & Gynecology, has 24 years of experience. They graduated from Louisiana State University Medical Center and is affiliated with The Woman's Hospital of Texas. Dr. Rao, completed a residency at Baylor College Of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Rao an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Rao works at Kelsey-Seybold West in Houston, TX. 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
    Kelsey-Seybold West
    1111 Augusta Dr, Houston, TX 77057 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 631-6915
  2. 2
    Greater Heights Kelsey-Seybold Clinic
    1900 North Loop W Ste 400, Houston, TX 77018 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (512) 631-6985
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    Kelsey-Seybold
    7900 Fannin St Ste 2100, Houston, TX 77054 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (972) 619-5733

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    Insurance Accepted

    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Assurant Health
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Community Health Choice
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    Ratings & Reviews

    3.7
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    Based on 33 ratings
    Patient Ratings (33)
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    (21)
    4 Star
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    (1)
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    (10)
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    About Dr. Purnima Rao, MD

    Specialties
    • Obstetrics & Gynecology
    Specialties
    Years of Experience
    • 24 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Female
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    NPI Number
    • 1801982087
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Baylor College Of Medicine
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    Internship
    • Baylor College Of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Louisiana State University Medical Center
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    Hospital Affiliations

    • The Woman's Hospital of Texas

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    Dr. Purnima 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.

    33 patients have reviewed Dr. Rao. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rao.

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