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Dr. Shahnaz Rao, MD

Sleep Medicine*
4.8 (8)
Map Pin Small Bowie, MD
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Shahnaz Rao, MD

Dr. Shahnaz Rao, MD is a Sleep Medicine Specialist in Bowie, MD. They specialize in Sleep Medicine, has 29 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from King Edward Medical University, Lahore and is affiliated with Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr. Dr. Rao, completed a residency at Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY. Patients rated Dr. Rao an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Rao works at Practice in Bowie, MD. They frequently treat conditions like Sleep Apnea along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and CareFirst 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.

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    Shahnaz K. Rao Mdpa
    14300 Gallant Fox Ln Ste 224, Bowie, MD 20715 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (410) 670-8080
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    10:00 - 16:30
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    Thursday
    10:00 - 16:30
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    Saturday
    10:00 - 14:30
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  • Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr

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    Specialties*
    • Sleep Medicine

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    • 29 years of experience
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    • English, Hindi and Urdu
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    • 1861586877
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Missouri Medical Center
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    Residency
    • Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
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    • Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, Valhalla, NY
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    Medical Education
    • King Edward Medical University, Lahore
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    Undergraduate School
    • Pechs College , Karachi Pakistan
    Undergraduate School
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine and Sleep Medicine
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    Dr. Shahnaz 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 accepts Aetna, 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.

    Dr. Rao has seen patients for Sleep Apnea, 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.

    8 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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