- Pulmonary Doctors / Pulmonologists
- GA
- Albany, GA
- Dr. Ramana Rao, MD
Dr. Ramana Rao, MD
Pulmonary Disease•Male•Age 59
Pulmonary Disease
Dr. Ramana Rao, MD is a Pulmonologist in Albany, GA and has over 37 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Sleep Apnea. He graduated from Osmania Medical College medical school in 1985. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital and Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (North Campus). His office accepts new patients.
Phoebe Pulmonology
2002 Palmyra Rd Ste 101 Albany, GA 31701 ()Make an Appointment
(229) 312-5565Accepting new patients
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Frequently Treated by Dr. Rao
Based on treatment records, we have identified the following as areas of care that Dr. Rao treats more often than their peers. If you are unsure whether Dr. Rao treats other conditions, please contact the office at (229) 312-5565.
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-disordered breathing specialists diagnose and treat conditions, such as snoring or obstructive sleep apnea, in which breathing is interrupted during sleep, resulting in symptoms of fatigue, irritability and high blood pressure.Compare with other Sleep Apnea specialists.
Dr. Rao is experienced in the area of Sleep Apnea. See the graph below to learn more about his experience.
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Dr. Rao's conditions and procedures:
- Abdominal Pain
- Acidosis
- Acute Bronchitis
- Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Acute Sinusitis
- Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
- Administrative Physical
- Adrenal Gland Cancer
- Alkalosis
- All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
- Allergic Conjunctivitis
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Anaphylaxis
- Anemia
- Animal Allergies
- Anxiety
- Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
- Arterial Line Insertion
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Asthma
- Asthma in Adults
- Ataxia
- Atherosclerosis
- Athlete's Foot
- Back Pain
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Bedsores
- Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
- Biopsy
- Bird Flu
- Bladder Infection
- Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
- Breast Cancer
- Breath Testing
- Breathing Disorders
- Bronchiectasis
- Bronchitis
- Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis
- Bronchoscopy
- Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
- Bursitis
- Calcium Metabolism Disorders
- Cellulitis
- Central Line Insertion
- Chest Pain
- Chest Tube Insertion
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Chronic Bronchitis
- Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Chronic Neck Pain
- Chronic Pain
- Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
- Chronic Sinusitis
- Cold Sore
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Confusion
- Constipation
- Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
- COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Cough
- Crohn's Disease
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Dehydration
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Due to Drugs
- Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
- Diabetes Mellitus, Secondary
- Diabetes Type 1
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
- Diabetic Polyneuropathy
- Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty With Walking
- Diverticulitis, Intestinal
- Diverticulosis, Intestinal
- Dizziness
- Down Syndrome
- Dyslipidemia
- Dysphagia
- Electrocardiogram (EKG)
- Emphysema
- Empyema
- Endotracheal Intubation
- Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
- Enteritis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Fistula
- Esophageal Varices
- Esophagitis
- Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
- Fever
- Fibromyalgia
- Folic Acid Deficiency
- Gait Abnormality
- Gallstones
- Gas-Bloat Syndrome
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastroparesis
- Gout
- Headache
- Heart Disease
- Hemorrhoids
- Hernia
- Herpes Simplex Infection
- Hiatal Hernia
- Histoplasmosis
- HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus)
- Hives
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperkalemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hypersensitivity Pneumonitis
- Hypertension
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypogonadism
- Hypokalemia
- Hypotension
- Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
- Hypothyroidism
- Ileus
- Immunization Administration
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Influenza (Flu)
- Insomnia
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Intertrigo
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Intubation
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Ischemic Colitis
- Itchy Skin
- Joint Pain
- Kidney Infection
- Kidney Infection, Acute
- Leg and Foot Ulcers
- Limb Cramp
- Limb Swelling
- Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
- Lipid Disorders
- Lipomas
- Liver Damage from Alcohol
- Low Back Pain
- Low Blood Oxygen Level
- Lung Biopsy
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Neoplasms, Not Specified as Malignant
- Lung Nodule
- Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
- Malaise and Fatigue
- Malnutrition
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Migraine
- Mineral Metabolism Disorders
- Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT)
- Muscle Spasm
- Muscle Weakness
- Mycobacterial Lung Infection
- Nasopharyngitis
- Nausea
- Neurogenic Bladder
- Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
- Obesity
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of Spine
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Osteosarcoma
- Overactive Bladder
- Overweight
- Pancreatic Cancer
- Partial Lung Collapse
- Pericardial Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
- Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
- Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
- Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
- Pleural Effusion
- Pneumoconiosis and Pneumonopathy
- Pneumonia
- Pneumonitis (Due to Solids or Liquids)
- Pollen Allergy
- Polyneuropathy
- Postnasal Drip
- Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Edema
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Pulmonary Hypertension
- Pulmonary Insufficiency
- Pulmonary Procedures
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
- Purpura
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Raynaud's Disease
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Respiratory Failure
- Respiratory Management
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Rheumatoid Lung Disease
- Rib Fracture
- Ringworm
- Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
- Sarcoidosis
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Secondary Malignancies
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- Shingles
- Shortness of Breath
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Sinus Bradycardia
- Sinus Tachycardia
- Sinusitis
- Sleep Apnea
- Sleep Study
- Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
- Soft Tissue Sarcoma
- Spirometry
- Swine Flu
- Testicular Dysfunction
- Thoracentesis
- Throat Pain
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Goiter
- Tobacco Use Disorder
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Tremor
- Umbilical Hernia
- Urinary Incontinence
- Urinary Stones
- Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
- Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
- Venous Compression
- Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
- Venous Insufficiency
- Ventral Hernia
- Vertigo
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vitamin B12 Deficiency
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Wheezing
- Yeast Infections
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Dr. Rao accepts the following insurance:
- Aetna
- Aetna HMO
- Choice Plus POS II
- Ambetter
- Superior Health Plan
- Anthem
- Blue Choice PPO, EPO-GA
- Blue Essential Open Access-GA HMO
- Blue Essential Open Access-GA POS
- Blue Essential-GA PPO
- Blue HRA Blue Choice-GA PPO
- Blue HRA Blue Open Access-GA POS
- Blue HSA Blue Choice-GA PPO
- Blue HSA Blue Open Access-GA POS
- Blue Open Access (Select Network)-GA POS
- Blue Open Access (Small Grp)-GA POS
- Blue Open Access-GA HMO
- BlueChoice-GA PPO
- Healthy Support Open Access-GA POS
- Healthy Support-GA PPO
- National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
- National (BlueCard) PPO
- Pathway Enhanced (Small Grp)-GA
- Pathway Guided Access Products-GA HMO
- Pathway Guided Access-GA
- Pathway Products - Pathway Network-GA HMO
- Pathway X (on Exchange)-GA HMO
- Pathway X Guided Access-GA
- Pathway X Guided Access-GA HMO
- Pathway-GA HMO
- State Health Network - SHBP-GA
- Traditional / Indemnity-GA
- Traditional Health Plan-GA
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Card PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
- Blue Open Access POS
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- HealthyBlue 2.0
- HealthyBlue Advantage
- Cigna
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna PPO
- Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
- Open Access
- Open Access Plus
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
- Humana
- Choice Care PPO
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Special Needs Plan SNP
- MultiPlan
- MultiPlan PPO
- PHCS Network PPO
- UnitedHealthCare
- Choice Plus POS
- Options PPO
Dr. Rao's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao
2.2
Based on 13 ratings
| 5 Stars | 30.76923076923077% | (4) |
| 4 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 3 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 2 Stars | 0% | (0) |
| 1 Star | 69.23076923076923% | (9) |
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About Me
Biography
Specialties
- Pulmonary Disease
- Critical Care Medicine
- Internal Medicine
- Sleep Medicine
Board Certifications
- Pulmonary Disease
- Sleep Medicine
Awards
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Ramana Rao, MD accepting new patients?
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What are Dr. Ramana Rao, MD's top areas of care?
Dr. Rao frequently treats Sleep Apnea. See all practice areas where Dr. Rao specializes.
Where is Dr. Ramana Rao, MD's office located?
Dr. Rao's office is located at 2002 Palmyra Rd Ste 101, Albany, GA 31701. Find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
Does Dr. Ramana Rao, MD offer telehealth services?
Dr. Rao has not yet indicated whether they offer telehealth services. Please contact the office to check for availability/eligibility.
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Phoebe Pulmonology
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