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Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD

Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD

Bariatric Surgery*
20+ years of experience

Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Sarasota, FL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from St. George's School of Medicine - Genada West Indies in 2003. She is affiliated with Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (45 reviews)

First Physicians Group

5880 Rand Blvd Ste 101 Sarasota, FL 34238
Telehealth available

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(941) 917-4753

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

4.1

45 ratings, 15 with a written review
5 Star
73%
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4 Star
2%
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3 Star
2%
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2 Star
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1 Star
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What went well
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What could be improved
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Kristy Staley – Jun 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Carolyn Llorente – Oct 25, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Henry B. Torn – Feb 27, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Colleen Egan – Dec 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathy Kelley – May 26, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Giovanni Cipriani – Nov 24, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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Ckrogg – Feb 07, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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One very grateful soul – Nov 15, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Anthony in Sarasota , FL – Feb 20, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
11 people found this helpful
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Bill – Apr 30, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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Sarasota – Mar 27, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Orlando, FL – Jul 02, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Dawnbaby in Jacksonville, FL – Oct 27, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Stacy P in Jacksonville, Fl – Sep 27, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
12 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jacksonville, FL – Mar 22, 2016
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care philosophy

Certified by the American Board of Surgery, we are committed to providing the very best care to our patients.

biography

Dr. Rao is a board-certified general surgeon, fellowship trained in Bariatric, Minimally Invasive, and Robotic surgery. Her practice provides a comprehensive program to help patients lose weight safely and resolve many of the conditions associated...read more

  • Bariatric Surgery

  • General Surgery

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  • Florida Hospital-celebration - Celebration Fl

    Fellowship Hospital, 2010

  • Morehouse School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2008

  • Morehouse School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2004

  • St. George's School Of Medicine - Genada West Indies

    Medical School, 2003

  • Harvard University Extension School

    Internship Hospital, 1996

  • Harvard University Extension School|morehouse School Of Medicine - Atlanta Ga

    Internship Hospital, 1996

  • University Of Miami

    Undergraduate School, 1994
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Locations

First Physicians Group

First Physicians Group5880 Rand Blvd Ste 101 Sarasota, FL 34238
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Sarasota Memorial Hospital

    1700 S Tamiami Trl
    Sarasota, FL 34239
    Recipient of 40
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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