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Dr. Raviprasad Rao, MD

Dr. Raviprasad Rao, MD

Neonatal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Raviprasad Rao, MD is a neonatal-perinatal pediatrician in Columbia, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Med Coll, Baroda University in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital and Lexington Medical Center.

Practice

9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 320 Columbia, SC 29203

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(803) 434-6392

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Rao specializes in the areas of Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine, Neonatology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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About Me

biography

Dr. Raviprasad Rao, MD is a neonatal-perinatal pediatrician in Columbia, SC and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Med Coll, Baroda University in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital and Lexington Medical Center.

  • Neonatal Medicine

  • Pediatrics

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  • Med Coll, Baroda University

    Medical School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics
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Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine
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Neonatology†
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Pediatrics
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Office9 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 320 Columbia, SC 29203
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Piedmont Medical Center222 Herlong Ave S Rock Hill, SC 29732
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Office54 Clipper Way Columbia, SC 29229
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Lexington Medical Center

    2720 Sunset Blvd
    West Columbia, SC 29169
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    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

    82%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    7% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital

    400 Palmetto Health Pkwy
    Columbia, SC 29212
    Recipient of 2
    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.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Prisma Health Richland Hospital

    5 Richland Medical Park Dr
    Columbia, SC 29203
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

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

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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