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Dr. Anand K Rao, MDPHD

Surgeon

52 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

    Overview

    Dr. Anand Rao, MDPHD is a Surgeon, who primarily practices in Lakeland, FL. He has been practicing for over 52 years and is board certified by the American Board of Surgery. Dr. Rao graduated from Government Medical College Mysore, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,Mysore, India and completed his residency at St Thomas Hosp, General Surgery; Mansfield Gen Hosp, General Surgery; Fairview Gen Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year. Dr. Rao is fluent in English and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Rao’s practice accepts Aetna, Bravo Health, Cigna, Humana Health, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Rao’s office at (863) 688-6694.

    Medical Specialties and Areas of Expertise

    Surgeon

    Education & Training

    St Thomas Hosp, General Surgery; Mansfield Gen Hosp, General Surgery; Fairview Gen Hosp, Flexible Or Transitional Year (Residency)

    Fairview Park Hospital (Internship)

    Mansfield Genl Hospital (Residency)

    Other Degree - Kasturba Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mangalore- Karnataka- India

    Other Degree - Government Medical College Mysore, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,Mysore, India

    Medical Degree - Government Medical College Mysore, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,Mysore, India

    Medical Degree - UNIVERSITY OF MANGALORE

    Board Certifications

    American Board of Surgery

    Medical Conditions Treated

    conditions treated by a Surgeon, like Dr. Anand Rao, may include:

    Aneurysm, Angina, Aortic Stenosis, Appendicitis, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, IBD, Peritonitis and Pilonidal Cyst

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office for more information or to schedule a consultation.

    Medical Procedures Performed

    procedures performed by a Surgeon, like Dr. Anand Rao, may include:

    Surgical Consultation, Surgery, Neurosurgery Consultation, Pre-Surgery Consultation, Surgery Consultation, Pediatric Pre-Surgery Consultation, Pre-Surgery Consultation, Laparoscopic Surgery Consultation, Gallbladder Removal / Cholecystectomy, Appendicitis / Appendectomy, Eyelid Surgery / Blepharoplasty, Brain Tumor Evaluation, Brain Aneurysm Treatment, Stroke Treatment (Acute), Refractive Lens Exchange, Brain Surgery, Skull Base Surgery, Surgery Follow Up, Neurosurgery Follow Up, Pre-Surgery Follow Up, Surgical Follow Up, Pediatric Pre-Surgery Follow Up, Laparoscopic Surgery Follow Up, Neuro-Oncology Consultation, Surgery Second Opinion, Wrist Arthroscopy, Endoscopic Eyebrow Elevation, Forehead Correction, Hand & Microsurgery Specialist Consultation, Hand & Microsurgery Specialist Follow Up, Head & Neck Surgery, Pelvic Surgery, Ptosis Repair, Central Line Placement, Gender Confirmation Surgery, Cerebral Shunt, Surgical Infections, Tube Thoracotomy, Laparoscopic Colectomy, Amputation, Limb Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Mastectomy, Upper Extremity Tendon Repair, Toe-to-Thumb Transplant, Upper Extremity Nerve Repair, Upper Extremity Joint Replacement, Upper Extremity Amputation, Reflux Surgery, Spleen Surgery, Implantable Contact Lens (ICL) Surgery, YAG Laser Procedure, Colon Surgery, Distal Pancreatectomy, Splenectomy, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Orthopedic Follow Up (Hand), Orthopedic Consultation (Hand), Cranial Bypass, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), Esophageal Surgery, Gastrectomy, Laparoscopy, Lymph Node Biopsy, Pancreatic Surgery, Paraesophageal Surgery, Parathyroid Surgery, Head and Neck Cancer Screening, Whipple Procedure, Hepatic Surgery, Complex Gastrointestinal Surgery, Laparoscopy Consultation, Minimally Invasive Surgery Consultation, Magnetic Sphincter Augmentation (MSA), Abdominal Wall Reconstruction, Gastric Bypass Surgery, Pyloromyotomy, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG) and Small Bowel Resection

    For detailed information, please contact Dr. Rao's office.

    Insurances

    Top Insurances

    • Aetna

    • Bravo Health

    • Cigna

    • Humana Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Locations

    Practice At 1500 Lakeland Hills Blvd Suite 1

    1500 Lakeland Hills Blvd

    Suite 1

    Lakeland, FL 33805

    (863) 688-6694

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Is Anand Rao accepting new patients?

    Yes, Anand Rao is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Anand Rao offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (863) 688-6694 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    Does Anand Rao offer telehealth appointments?

    Please contact Dr. Rao's office at (863) 688-6694 for information telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which language(s) does Anand Rao speak?

    Anand Rao speaks English.

    Which board certifications does Anand Rao have?

    Anand Rao is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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