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Dr. Surya Rao, MD

Dr. Surya Rao, MD

Cardiology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Surya Rao, MD is a cardiologist in Port Orange, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, and Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities AdventHealth New Smyrna Beach and AdventHealth Deland. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 46 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (46 reviews)

Practice

780 Dunlawton Ave Ste 101 Port Orange, FL 32127
(386) 265-5926

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rao is affiliated with AdventHealth Deland Deland, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Rao is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

The Healthgrades Choice designation helps you understand the most important factors to consider when choosing a healthcare professional. This designation is earned based on four set standards.
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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Rao specializes in the areas of Cardiovascular Disease, Cardiovascular Disease & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

4.3

46 ratings, 22 with a written review
5 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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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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Feb 25, 2025
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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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Feb 23, 2025
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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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Dec 15, 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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Dec 14, 2024
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What could be improved
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ChuckR – Aug 16, 2024
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Pat M – May 23, 2024
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Sasse – Feb 17, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 05, 2023
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Brad Boman – Oct 18, 2023
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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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Oct 17, 2023
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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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Durham – Oct 13, 2023
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Kathleen Juranic – Oct 11, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 09, 2023
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What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Elizabeth Curry – Oct 09, 2023
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1 person found this helpful
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Oct 05, 2023
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1 person found this helpful
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Diana Jacobs – Oct 04, 2023
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What could be improved
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Avril Drake – Sep 29, 2023
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 people found this helpful
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patient with heart issues – Mar 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Cindy Davis in NSB, FL – Jul 14, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Don Woodsome in Edgewater, FL – Feb 08, 2018
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About Me

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Dr. Surya Rao, MD is a cardiologist in Port Orange, FL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Heart Conditions, Adult Congenital Heart Conditions, and Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures....read more

  • Cardiology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Cardiovascular Disease
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
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Cardiovascular Disease
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Internal Medicine
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Dr. Rao is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Lewis & Klancke Cardiology P.A.780 Dunlawton Ave Ste 101 Port Orange, FL 32127
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • AdventHealth Deland

      701 W Plymouth Ave
      Deland, FL 32720
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

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

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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

      74%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower 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

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention Award™ (2025)

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

      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
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