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Dr. Ravi Rao, MD

Dr. Ravi Rao, MD

Phlebology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Ravi Rao, MD is a phlebologist in Merritt Island, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, Heart Conditions, and Interventional Cardiac Procedures. He graduated from Northwestern University in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Cape Canaveral Hospital and AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 110 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (110 reviews)

At a Glance

  • Areas of ExpertiseDr. Rao specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Internal Medicine & Interventional Cardiology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

4.7
110 ratings, 96 with a written review
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Very professional doctor and staff was excellent
Doctor explained things pretty well and decided to track my heart’s performance just to be sure it’s nothing serious
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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Michael Churchill – Oct 24, 2024
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Great Heart Doctor
Dr, Rao His a great Doctor. save my life when I had the Widow maker heart attack in 2015, has seen me a on a regular basic for over 10 years, always satisfied with the visit, did another cardiac cauterization on me in 2022, never a problem with anything.
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
What could be improved
No results
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George Stringfellow – Oct 03, 2023
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I think I always receive good attention!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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James H. – Jul 26, 2023
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Very good
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Debra B. – Jul 26, 2023
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Didn't feel rushed
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Jul 26, 2023
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Not sure if it was provider or the two doctor's offices that was the problem (Dr. Rao and my primary doctor)
What went well
  • Office environment
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Patricia J. – Jun 28, 2023
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Willing to spend time to answer questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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D. A. – Jun 12, 2023
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SAME AS ABOVE
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Anonymous – Jun 10, 2023
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Explanation and diagnosis were very good. He asked if I had any questions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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John B. – Jun 09, 2023
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It went very well
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Lawrence D. – Jun 08, 2023
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I like him would like to visit with him more.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Emily S. – Jun 08, 2023
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Teleconference with Dr Rao is no different than sitting with him in the office - not rushed, caring and answering questions. I’ve been his patient for 16 years and wouldn't trust anyone else with my coronary health.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jayne H. – Jun 08, 2023
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He knows his job well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Ada D. – Jun 08, 2023
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Professional only thing is he never checks my heart or anything except occasionally my ankles to make sure that they are not swelling
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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C B. – Jun 08, 2023
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Needs to explain to patient about labs or test that stress scheduled.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Anonymous – Jun 08, 2023
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EXCELLENT SERVICE, ALL QUESTIONS WERE EXPLAINED WITH CARE.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Leroy S. – Jun 08, 2023
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He is a great Dr.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
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Sandra S. – Jun 08, 2023
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Felt uniformed
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Long wait times
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Harold M. – Jun 07, 2023
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very informative and friendly.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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June B. – May 18, 2023
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As I stated, I don’t like needles at all, and yet this was pretty much pain free. Also everyone working with me have been absolutely terrific; calmed down any reservations I had, and made the process fast and again, just pain free..
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Bonnie F. – May 17, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Ravi Rao is a Board Certified Cardiologist specializing in Interventional Cardiology.

biography

Ravi Rao, M.D., FACC, FSCAI\n\nDr. Ravi Rao is a Board Certified Cardiologist specializing in Interventional Cardiology. Additional Board Certifications include, Nuclear Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease and Internal Medicine. \nDr. Rao completed...read more
  • Phlebology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Cook County Hospital|loyola University Medical Center|med College Wi Affil Hosps|rhode Island Hospital Lifespan

    Residency Hospital
  • Brown University / Alpert Medical School|harvard Medical School

    Fellowship Hospital, 2000
  • Northwestern University

    Medical School, 1992
  • Northwestern University

    Undergraduate School, 1988
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Cardiovascular Disease
Internal Medicine
Interventional Cardiology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cape Canaveral Hospital

    701 W Cocoa Beach Cswy
    Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach

    401 Palmetto St
    New Smyrna Beach, FL 32168
    Recipient of 4
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Parrish Medical Center

    951 N Washington Ave
    Titusville, FL 32796

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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