Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD
Bariatric Surgery*•Female•Age 51
Bariatric Surgery*
Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD is a bariatric surgery specialist in Sarasota, FL. She is affiliated with medical facilities HCA Florida Memorial Hospital and Sarasota Memorial Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
First Physicians Group
5880 Rand Blvd Ste 101 Sarasota, FL 34238Make an Appointment
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Compare Dr. Rao with our nearby Bariatric Surgery Specialists at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.
Make an appointment at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital today at (813) 994-0358.
These providers are on the medical staff of HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.
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4.0
| 5 Star | 73% | 73% |
| 4 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 3 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 2 Star | 2% | 2% |
| 1 Star | 20% | 20% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Rao to family and friends is 4.0454545 out of 5
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Specialties*
- Bariatric Surgery
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Board Certifications
Morehouse School of Medicine
Residency Hospital, 2008
Morehouse School of Medicine
Internship Hospital, 2004
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
- English
- Spanish
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
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Please call the office to learn more. (941) 917-4753
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New patients may call (813) 994-0358 to make an appointment.
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What is Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD's office address?
Dr. Rao's office is located at 5880 Rand Blvd Ste 101, Sarasota, FL 34238. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
What languages does Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD speak?
Dr. Arundathi Rao, MD is fluent in 2 languages: English and Spanish.
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hospital awards
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
1% higher than the national average
1% higher than the national average
hospital awards
America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
5% lower than the national average
3% lower than the national average
Compare with other Bariatric Surgery Specialists
Compare Dr. Rao with our nearby Bariatric Surgery Specialists at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.
Make an appointment at HCA Florida Brandon Hospital today at (813) 994-0358.
These providers are on the medical staff of HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.
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