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Dr. Soumya Rao, MD

Rheumatology*
3.0 (25)
Map Pin Small Escondido, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Soumya Rao, MD

Dr. Soumya Rao, MD is a Rheumatologist in Escondido, CA. They graduated from JJM Medical College and is affiliated with Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido, Palomar Medical Center Poway and Palomar Medical Center Escondido. Dr. Rao, completed a residency at Winthrop University Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Rao an average 3.0 star rating.

Dr. Rao works at Palomar Health Medical Group in Escondido, CA with other offices in Poway, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand and Osteoporosis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. 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.

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Dr. Rao's Office Locations

  1. 1
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    2125 Citracado Pkwy Ste 310, Escondido, CA 92029 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (858) 675-3150
  2. 2
    Arch Health Partners - Poway
    15611 Pomerado Rd # 1, Poway, CA 92064 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (760) 300-3647

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  • Palomar Medical Center Downtown Escondido
  • Palomar Medical Center Poway
  • Palomar Medical Center Escondido

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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Osteoporosis
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Osteoporosis

Treatment frequency



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Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand
Osteoporosis
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Malaise and Fatigue
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Seronegative Rheumatoid Arthritis
Arthritis
Bursitis
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Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Degenerative Disc Disease
Fibromyalgia
Gout
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Intervertebral Disc Disease
Low Back Pain
Lupus
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Ankle
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Psoriasis Vulgaris
Psoriatic Arthritis
Raynaud's Disease
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Ankle Foot
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Wrist
Seropositive Rheumatoid Arthritis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Spondylitis
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Steroid Injection
Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
Achilles Tendinitis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Ankylosing Spondylitis
Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS)
Autoimmune Diseases
Bleeding Disorders
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Chondrocalcinosis
Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Dacryoadenitis
Dermatomyositis
Dry Eyes
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Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
Fever
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Goodpasture's Disease
Granulomatosis
Infective Arthritis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Chronic Arthritis
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Limb Swelling
Marfan Syndrome
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Weakness
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Plantar Fasciitis
Polymyositis
Post-Viral Disorder
Pulmonary Disease
Reiter's Syndrome (Reactive Arthritis)
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Elbow
Rheumatoid Arthritis of Knee
Rheumatoid Lung Disease
Sarcoidosis
Scleroderma
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Systemic Vasculitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trigger Finger
Vasculitis
Wegener's Granulomatosis
Joint Drainage
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    3.0
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    About Dr. Soumya Rao, MD

    Specialties*
    • Rheumatology

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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hindi and Kannada
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    NPI Number
    • 1033388616
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Pennsylvania
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Winthrop University Hospital
    Residency
    Medical Education
    • JJM Medical College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Rheumatology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Soumya 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 Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR), Rheumatoid Arthritis of Hand and Osteoporosis, 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.

    Dr. Rao speaks Hindi and Kannada.

    25 patients have reviewed Dr. Rao. The overall rating for this provider is 3.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Rao.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Rao, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Rao appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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