Vindhya Rao
Vindhya Rao

Vindhya Rao, DO

Family Medicine - Primary Care, Family Medicine OMT-Primary Care, Family Medicine

4.9 - 953 Ratings

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road, Fl 5, Ste 500, Atlanta, GA 30342
Book Online (404) 778-6100

About

Vindhya Rao, DO is a family medicine physician at Emory Clinic in Brookhaven. She grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and attended college at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, medical school at Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed a family medicine residency at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. 
Dr. Rao loves family medicine for its uniquely broad scope of care - from newborn visits to geriatric care and everything in between. Family medicine physicians have the privilege of being with you and your family through every stage of life. She believes this holistic approach helps build a strong patient-physician relationship, which in turn creates trust and helps empower patients to make shared decisions with their physician. Dr. Rao’s favorite thing about her job is getting to know her individual patients over time and building a rapport and relationship that helps optimize care for individual needs. With this in mind, she hopes that each person comes to their appointment feeling comfortable discussing all of their concerns and leaves satisfied that they were listened to and involved in the plan of care. 
Within family medicine, Dr. Rao has a special interest in women’s health and women's health procedures as well as behavioral health and mental wellness. Aside from medicine, Dr. Rao’s other passion growing up was music and she has been playing the violin with school and community orchestras since she was six years old. She also enjoys dogs, traveling with her family and going to Orangetheory workouts in her spare time. Dr. Rao decided to relocate from Chicago in 2022 and is excited to now call Atlanta home.
 

Languages

  • English

Emory Affiliation

  • Emory Healthcare Network
  • Emory Physician Group Practice
  • Emory Clinic - School of Medicine Faculty

Year Started Practicing

  • 2022

Locations

Emory Saint Joseph's Hospital Campus

5673 Peachtree Dunwoody Road
Fl 5, Ste 500
Atlanta, GA 30342

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Ratings & Reviews

4.9 out of 5 overall rating 953 ratings

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

5 Provider showed concern
4.9 Provider explained things clearly
4.9 Provider discussed treatment options
4.9 Provider included you in decisions
4.9 Likelihood of recommending this provider
5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-28

Dr Rao is best when it comes to caring fur her patients.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-27

Thank you Dr. Rao!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-26

Dr. Rao is an exceptional physician. She listens and involves me in her care and decision making.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-23

Dr. Rao is so wonderful! She's patient, compassionate, and thorough!!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-23

Dr. Rao is always great and easy to work with , as a provider I appreciate that immensely.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-22

Dr Rao is the best. She listens and answers my questions. We explore ideas about my healthcare together. I trust her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-21

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-16

Dr Rao is an excellent physician. I have recommended her to others.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-15

Dr Rao is always very thorough and helpful and listens to your concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-10

As was true from the first time I visited 4 years ago, Dr. Rao listened carefully and demonstrated concern for all of my concerns and questions. She is the benchmark for the care I receive from all my doctors. She is careful and attentive.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-08

I think it's funny when I have to call the on call provider and they're shocked at my chart, but it's just another Monday for Dr Rao and she knows what I'm going to ask her about without me even putting in the visit reason. It works so well. Not every PCP will work for every person, but Dr Rao is exactly the PCP I need. It's really nice after having bounced around PCPs for a while. I see a lot of specialists so she has to keep up with a lot but she never misses a beat and somehow can still recall things that happened in 2023, which is crazy to me given how many patients she has

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-04-02

Dr. Vindhya Rao is the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-29

Easy to talk with and learn pros and cons of different options. Thorough and good listener which allowed her to discuss tweaking meds a bit to lower doses. Very happy with Dr Rao.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-27

Dr Rao is outstanding. She is thorough, focused, knowledgeable, professional and friendly - every thing one would want from their primary physician.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-26

Excellent service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-24

Dr Rao is always great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-18

Dr. Rao is a great listener. Very personable, empathetic and knowledgeable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-17

DR. Rao is an excellent physician. Gives thorough explanations, does not rush, and is extremely personable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-17

This phenomenal doctor has saved my life so many times. I'm so grateful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-13

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-13

Dr. Rao is easy to talk to, she actually listens to me. And we have real conversations. I feel she is truly concerned about me as a person, not just another patient.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-11

Dr Rao is always there to step in where another physician is trying to pawn things off, and I really appreciate that about her. She makes sure every aspect of my health is taken care of, whether she does it or sends a referral. You can tell how much she cares

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-11

Dr Rao is the best!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-09

Dr. Rao is excellent. I have referred her to friends and neighbors.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-03-08

Dr. Rao is a very competent PCP and provides very thorough care. She has a wonderful bedside manner and a credit to Emory primary care.John Murphy M.D., M.P.H., D.P.H.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-26

Dr Rao is a very caring and empathetic practitioner who is always engaged, present and prepared

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-25

Dr. Rao Is fantastic! So glad to be under her care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-21

Dr Rao is very friendly, quite knowledgeable & very caring. I would recommend her to everyone.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-20

Dr Rao is excellent and one of the best doctors I have encountered.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-20

Dr. Rao is one of the best doctors I have worked with. Thorough, professional, caring. She is very astute in diagnosing, ordering and reviewing lab work as needed, and prescribing action and meds required. I did recommend my stepson, who has joined Dr. Rao's list of patients also.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-16

I think Dr. Rao is alsome, she listens and informative.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-14

Dr Rao is one of the most caring, professional and responsive physician we have ever had in our life - we are 71

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-11

Dr V Rao always patiently provides answers to questions and thoroughly explains options and or treatments

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-07

1000% liklihood of recommending Dr. Rao.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-07

Dr. Rao took time to review my medical history and prepare for my visit (routine physical). She anticipated my questions and actually, provided guidance and recommendations in advance of my questions. She is both knowlwdgeable and genuinely interested in my health from a holistic perspective. She listens and responds professionally and empathetically. Excellent experience!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-02-05

Dr is excellent!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-30

I I'm so happy that I found this practice. Everyone was friendly. Nice Dr was very knowledgeable. Very helpful. Quick response on all my test results. First time this has happened to me in many many years.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-27

Dr. Rao is phenomenal. Her demeanor relaxes you and you can speak more easily about whatever problem you may have. I am so glad I, by pure serendipity, was able to find her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-25

Excellent Provider.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-23

Dr Rao is a literal lifesaver. I needed her in a very dark moment and she took the time to make sure I was okay and had what I needed. She helped calm me down about what another physician wrote in my chart and assured me that she trusted me. Having her as my PCP has been invaluable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-21

I appreciated the time the M.D. Took with me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-16

Dr. Rao is excellent.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-16

Loved Dr Rao. Very thorough. Cleared up a lot of the confusion.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-16

Dr Rao is so attentive and spends a lot of time with me listening to my concerns and developing a plan to address the concerns. (eg, weight loss)

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-11

I am very comfortable and impressed with Dr Rao's knowledge and ability to provide exellent healthcare guideance.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-11

Dr. Rao is an exceptional provider. She listens and includes her patients in the decision making process.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-08

Dr. Rao cares, is extremely knowledgeable and communicates with caring ing, enthusiasm, and concern!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-08

Dr Rao is a good listener and diagnostian. She solves problems!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-06

Dr. Rao takes good care of me!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-03

Professional, caring, efficient, kind. I really appreciate Dr. Rao. Grateful she's my PCP

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2026-01-01

Fast and caring the best ever

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-31

Excellent experience as always

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-30

Dr Rao is the very best primary physician I've had in my over 10 years as an Emory patient. I feel fortunate to have been assigned to her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-29

The Best ever have she's listens to me my problems

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-27

On a scale of 1-5 my experience was a 10!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-21

Dr RAO is very careful about my overall health. O can feel it by the attention to the details and how to handle situations.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-19

Excellent Physician!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-19

This was a routine visit and I had no complaints. Still, Dr. Rao took a considerable amount of time to discuss my care and the plan, which I appreciated!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-18

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-17

Very caring, friendly and energetic doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-16

Dr. Rao, has great listening skills.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-16

Dr. Rao has a wonderful bedside manner. She is concerned about her patients and includes them in their care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-16

Dr Rao is the most important provider that I have and I'm so glad she was the one who had the soonest available appointment when I needed a new PCP 2 years ago. She loves what she does and is so personable. She's done so much extra work lately because I've had some specialists dropping the ball and I can't thank her enough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-15

Dr. Rau is the best, she listens and discusses all your concerns. In April she sent me to ER which probably saved my life. I thank her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-12

Very outstanding doctor. Highly recommended

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-10

Dr Rao is an asset to Emory.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-08

Dr rao is great

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-08

Dr. Rao is very thorough and always well prepared

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-07

Dr Rao and her staff are very attentive and knowledgeable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-03

Dr. Rao is excellent!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-02

This time she came in with questions for me, which I love. For the first time ever, she also said, "I'll have to look that up". I love the fact that she seems to know everything but if you manage to ask something she doesn't know, she will admit it and find the answer for you. She's so genuine and I honestly really enjoy talking with her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-12-02

Her whole staff is great because she is a phenomenal leader

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-29

Dr Rao is very professional, thoughtful and caring

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-24

Love working with Dr RAO on my health issues. She is easy to talk to.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-24

Really listens and takes time to be sure cover all my concerns

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-23

Dr Rao listens and takes time to answer questions. She goes beyond expectations

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-22

Dr. Rao is excellent professional, knowledgeable and empathetic

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-19

Dr Rao is an excellent, caring, clear, patient and understanding physician, the best yet!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-19

Dr Rau is very professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-19

Comprehensive

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-18

She explains everything as thoroughly as I need her to. She makes sure I don't leave without having all of my questions answered. She puts on her psychiatry hat, or whatever specialty I need her to be in that moment, and makes sure I have what I need. And she's never mean.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-18

She is phenomenal as always

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-04

I wish she could train other doctors she is just that good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-01

Dr Rao is a good listener and we are always on the same page

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-11-01

Dr. Rao is professional, personable and attentive and responsive to my concerns. I highly recommend her. She explains everything in a manner I could understand.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-29

Dr Rao is very kind, spends the time, and explains everything very clearly!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-29

Spent maximum time with me, answered all my questions.., obliging manner..

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-25

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-24

Dr. Rao is always a doctor that cares that listen about your problems. I never felt rushed each and every time I visit her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-23

Excellent Dr

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-21

Have already recommended her to a couple of friends.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-19

Dr Rao is very thorough and enjoys getting to the bottom of things. She has never brushed my puzzling symptoms off as nothing. She ordered an event monitor so I'd already have the data ready to see cardiology.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-17

Dr Rao is a wonderful physician - I so appreciate her expertise and support. She takes the time to listen and discuss concerns and issues with genuine care and understanding. She is an absolute asset to your institution!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-15

Dr. Rao is the best. I have reccomended her to several people including both of my daughters,

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-04

Dr. Rao is a superb physician. Very knowledgeable, good listener and explains options is a very caring manner.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-02

Dr. Rao was very kind and attentive!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-10-01

I with other physicians would take notes from Dr.Rao with how to care for patients

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-30

Very thorough and very helpful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-30

Excellent customer service

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-29

Great listener and easy to connect with, very happy to help me

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-29

Dr. Rao is outstanding.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-28

Dr Rao was very knowledgeable and provide input on everything. Asked insightful questions. Knew things to check for given my age

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-27

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-27

Dr Rao is incredible! So caring professional and explains things well. I feel complete trust in her and know she wants the best for me. Five star rating!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-23

Dr Rao is great at explaining your options and tries to assist you with making the best decisions to address my health issues.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-22

Dr Rap is very thorough, detailed and explains what she is seeing and her recommendations very well in a way I can understand. I trust her and appreciate the time she takes to talk me through my care step by step

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-21

Dr Rao is an excellent asset to Emory St Joseph hospital

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-16

Dr. Rao is incredible- she's thorough attentive and detailed. After many years of searching for a primary care physician that doesn't treat someone like a number or attribute every concern to a need for weight loss I'm incredibly thankful to have found Dr. Rao. She's a model for what the future of primary care should look like!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-13

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-13

Dr. Rao is a good doctor and I like the fact that she seems very concerned about my health. If I don't see her again in the future it's only because of the fact that it took me over an hour to get home. So I would have to book an earlier appointment when there is one available.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-13

Dr. Rao was excellent.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-12

Dr Rao listens and talks with me not too me. She never seems put out over questions. I always am included in the solutions. This past year she has helped me tremendously. I can't "Thank" her enough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-11

Dr.Rao seems very knowledgeable as well as personable. I like that she'll discus results she's received from my other doctors. She can help me understand various reports and put opinions of specialists into practical perspective. She seems to find a good balance between technical accuracy vs oversimplification. Speaks well to the level of understanding I want. I have seen other doctors at this practice and she is the best fit for me!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-09

Dr. Rao is always well prepared and thorough. Always an excellent experience.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-05

Dr. Rao is incredible and she is now my PCP. I cannot think of any physician that I would have more confidence in than her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-09-04

I had an issue pop up while Dr Rao was out of town and she was super kind to fit me in when she got back. She explained my issue thoroughly and ordered further testing. She's always so kind to me and treats my concerns seriously. I also love that she steps in when my GYN is on leave. For this particular issue I was getting opinions from others that were conflicting and I really just needed her opinion. She cleared everything up and really reassured me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-22

Dr. Rao is exceptionally patient and listens to everything I want to communicate. I like her approach to giving advice rather than issuing directives (which some physicians like to do). I am very pleased with being able to partner with Dr. Rao in my health care.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-20

My Doctor is always patient, concerned, and will continue to discuss my treatment until I fully process and understand.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-20

Dr. Rao takes time to listen to questions and is a good communicator.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-16

Dr Rao is the best at listening & giving advice. She's the best

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-15

Dr. Rao friendly and explained all medical Issues and listened to my concerns, with recommendations and course of action.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-15

Dr. Rao is a wonderful doctor who listens carefully, has excellent medical knowledge and follows through with questions and answers!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-15

Yes ,I recommend Doctor Rao absolutely .

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-14

Dry attentive. Took time to listen and immediately filled prescriptions.

2 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-14

I'm not satisfied with Dr. Rao I just don't feel she Is really conned with what's going on with me I told her twice I was having a lot of pain In my right hip and she kelp changing the subject. After I told her again I was having a lot of hip pain she still didn't acknowledge It. Remember you ask.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-08-12

Dr Rao is great at listening and explaining your options

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-25

Terrific Doctor she is knowledgeable caring and informative

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-23

Very professional And caring physician.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-18

Dr Rao took time to ask questions, and explain procedures.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-17

Really like Dr. Rao

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-16

Dr Rao is great. She was very informative, friendly and I really like that she is focused on finding out the source of my anemia in addition to treatment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-15

Dr Rao always makes sure to look at my previous visits and already has an idea of whats going on before she logs on. She's always kind and always willing to help. She's an amazing physician and handles my complicated self extremely well.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-10

Dr. Rao is exceptional. She listens to her patients and is knowledgeable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-04

Dr knew what she was talking about

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-02

Dr. Rao. Is Awesome love her so sweet kind and knowledgeable . OUTSTANDING.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-07-02

Dr Rao is always extremely attentive and pays very close attention to everything I have going on with different specialists. She's the first PCP I've stuck with for more than a year. She's kind, caring, and excellent at her job. She's a DO which I think scares people away but honestly I think it makes her an even better physician.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-29

Dr. Rao was very professional, and thorough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-27

I have already recommended Dr. Rao and Emory Internal Medicine to several people. Dr. Rao is an excellent and caring provider.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-22

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-22

Dr.Rao is absolutely phenomenal. She listens,she cares,she goes above and beyond. She is Emory's greatest assest.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-21

Dr RAO was very helpful with some good suggestions for some of my medical problems and was willing to discuss some options.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-19

Dr. Rao is exceptional. She listens and allows me to participate in my care. I'm very impressed with the care she provides.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-18

Dr Rao excellent diagnogtician. Very concerning and compassionate

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-13

Dr Rao listens and shows genuine concern

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-11

Dr Rao explains things well, listens well and graciously answers every question

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-10

Dr Rao answered all my questions and was kind as always

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-06-09

Very personable,

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-28

I cannot begin to express my appreciation for Dr Rao. She listens, and she respects me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-23

Dr. Rao seems knowledgeable and caring. She seemed to listen with interest and was helpful in her responses! I give her an A+

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-22

I had a sudden medical situation that didn't allow me to drive and Dr Rao was willing to switch our appointment to telehealth at the last minute which I really appreciated. She's always kind and answers all of my questions. She's an excellent physician and I'm grateful that she's my PCP

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-20

I recommended my partner to Dr. Rao because her level of care and concern. She is going to take him on as one of her patients!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-16

Dr Rao listened to my concernsVery patient

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-13

Dr Rao is the best

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-10

Excellent Experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-09

Caregiver with outstanding bedside rapport and concern. Very thorough and knowledgeable with appropriate explanations for each part of physical examination. Truly a 5 star experience.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-03

I feel very fortunate to have found a physician as caring and knowledgeable as Dr. Rao. My past experience with numerous physicians has been a wary sort of relationship. I feel Dr. Rao is working alongside with me to address my health issues and concerns instead of going by the books. No one person's health issues are a textbook case so the approach should be unique to each individual. Dr. Rao is certainly an exemplary example of her profession.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-03

Dr Rao treats me like an intelligent adult and I'd never patronizing as some drs can be. Actually I am a Dr also (Economics) and many of my clients were in the Pharma/ Health and industry. Dr Rao and Zi have informative discussions and she thoroughly and succinctly answers all my questions. I am grateful to be her patient.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-05-02

Dr. Roa was very attentive during my visit and explained everything very thoroughly. Even through the portal, she was quick to respond to any questions I had. A truly great experience.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-30

I joined the visit extremely upset and Dr Rao was so kind and came up with a plan for how to handle the stressful situation I'm in. It's very clear that she truly cares about her patients.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-27

Dr. Rao was very professional, courteous and patient explaining any questions or concerns I may have had.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-27

Dr. Rao is excellent!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-27

Dr. Rao is very kind & thorough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-25

Dr. Rao was professional and listened over and beyond. I really appreciate her taking my appointment as she admitted me to the hospital ER in January 2025 in which I stated 6-7 weeks.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-25

Dr. Rao is an excellent communicative dr. She has an excellent manner and I really enjoy having her as my dr.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-25

Dr. Rao is truly exceptional. She is an asset to Emory.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-18

I love my provider! She listens to all of my concerns and addresses them appropriately and always reply's to my messages in a timely manner.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-11

I have referred friends to Dr Rao

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-10

Dr. Rao is always professional and listens to me and always provides an answer

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-09

I find Dr. Rao very easy to communicate with. She's a very good PCP.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-07

Dr. Rao is absolutely amazing. She is very thorough and shows a level of concern and empathy that is uncommon amongst doctors these days.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-04

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-04-01

Dr Rao is outstanding in her approach to providing care .. She is very responsive to questions and concerns . She is also thorough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-30

Excellent care!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-22

Dr Rao is always very thorough and very kind. She involves me in decisions such as which tests to run and explains anything I don't understand in detail.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-21

Thank you Dr. Rao

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-20

Dr. Rao is an excellent doctor, is very knowledgeable and has taken care of my health

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-18

Dr. V. Rao is excellent. She really listen to all of my questions and addresses all of my concerns.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-16

Dr. Rao is an excellent primary care physician, one of the best I have ever been to anywhere.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-11

All good! I really like Dr. Rao and the her nurses assistant was top notch!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-03-08

Dr. Rao has been my husband's primary care doctor for several years. She shows an interest in the underlying causes of his multiple issues, a willingness to think outside the box in an effort to help him, and is really great with follow through. I was so impressed, I changed GPs, and now see her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-28

Dr. Rao is always nice and attentive and knowledgeable

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-23

Dr. Rao is thoughtful, thorough and compassionate. I have recommended many friends to her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-21

Dr. Rao is my favorite Primary Physician ever. She is always empathetic and kind. I've always has good care, but never as much kindness as she.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-20

Dr. Rao is a very caring and a very concerned doctor. She helps with any problems that I might have. I would recommend her to people who need an internist.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-18

Dr Rao is excellent at her job and always makes me feel like I'm her priority. She makes sure all of my questions get answered and if any are forgotten she is happy to answer them on mychart.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-14

Dr Rao is fantastic

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-12

Dr Rao is awesome

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-12

Dr. Rao is thorough, knowledgeable, caring, listens very well and explains well. One of the best doctors I have ever met.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-11

Dr Rao is an excellent physician with a high level of patient care orientation and a great communicator

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-08

Dr Rao is excellent. Really like her. She sees my whole family

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-08

I would highly recommend Dr. Rao to others

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-08

Dr. Rao is exceptional at her job, she is deeply committed to my care as her patient, listens intently and is very thorough in her care plan and explanation behind the steps. I'm grateful to have her care and guidance over my health.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-02-01

Dr.Rao is the absolute best! She is so understanding and kind.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-30

Dr. Rao is one of the finest physicians I've ever met.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-29

Our experience with Dr. Rao has been excellent.I would not hesitate to recommend her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-26

Dr Rao was very professional, caring and attentive! Felt well taken care of during my physical visit.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-25

Dr. Rao is awesome, caring, attentive and listens.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-21

Dr Rao suggestion changing my medication. Good suggestion. I appreciate her willingness to explain everything to me.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-18

Dr Rao is an excellent position. She listens and is able to give informed feedback.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-14

Dr.Rao listens and provides good healthcare advice. She is also very easy to communicate with, including thru Patient Portal.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-11

Dr Rao is very thorough and what I really like is her talking to me and not focusing on a computer like my past doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-10

Wonderful Doctor very understanding

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-03

Wonderful physician

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-03

Never any issues with Dr. Rao. Always answers any questions I may have

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2025-01-01

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-30

Love Dr Rao! She is so attentive to my concerns and spends a lot of time with me making me feel like she is truly interested in my care

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-24

A clear plan based on my presenting conditions was developed and I agreed immediately based on my symptoms. This was done on a last moment appointment.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-20

Dr. Rao is the best doctor!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-15

Always Great Service!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-14

Dr is very good. Professional and caring & helped me with a plan.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-13

Overall, I had one of the most thorough and thoughtful annual physicals which made me very happy to be a patient of Dr. Rao.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-11

Dr.Rao is a very caring doctor. I am glad that she is my doctor.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-06

Excellent physician/excellent experience. Would definitely recommend Dr. Rao

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-12-05

Dr.Rao has been my PCP for years and she is honestly the best PCP in the world . She always takes such great care of me and I'm so grateful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-26

Very fast in answering messages also. Great staff also.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-22

I always feels she cares and she is a good listener and she cares.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-18

Dr. Rao was very thorough. Asked relevant questions as welll as answering mine

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-15

Very thorough and patient

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-05

Thank you Dr. Rao!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-03

Dr. Rao is clear, concise and personable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-11-02

Dr Rao was an associate of my primary, Dr. Vashi. She showed the same amount of care, concern and insistence of getting answers. She followed through on one test result with a referral that got me in same day.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-27

Excellent first impression and first interaction with both Dr. Rao and the PA (?) Nou. Very attentive and addressed all my concerns. Glad to have finally found a family doctor I actually like and trust with my health. I only wish that Nou would be a permanent PA to Dr. Rao. They would make a dynamic team in my humble opinion.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-24

She is very compassionate and very knowledgeable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-23

Thank you

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-22

Dr. Rao is very attentive to what's needed as far as health wise. Dr. Rao is very thorough when providing care and I feel very comfortable having her as my Primary care provider

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-19

Dr. RAO has a very genuine yet professional manner. She is very well versed to discuss any patient concern or situation.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-19

Dr.Rao is very professional she listens. She's concerned about my issues very professional doctor top-notch in my opinion.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-18

As always I leave very happy !!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-18

Dr. Rao was excellent. She listened to my concerns answered all my issues and ordered the tests she felt were needed. I will definitely recommend her to all I know

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-18

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-17

Excellent. The nurse located records on from out of state care for Gastrology. Also, accepted hard copy of records from out of state Neurology testing for Dr Roa to review.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

I have had many doctors at Emory and work for Emory. I have left 2 doctors because I did not like them or they were rude. This doctor is fantastic. She is quick and follow up. Very friendly. I am so glad I switched doctors and found this doctor and didn't just leave Emory all together. I was going to go to another provider but thought I would give one more try so glad I did this Dr. Rao is wonderful.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-16

Good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-10-01

Dr. Rao was incredible. She was a great listener, heard all of my concerns & gave me great feedback.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-28

Dr. Rao was superb. She is very knowledgeable, caring and very personable.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-25

Dr Rao was excellent!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-25

Both my wife and I recently switched to Dr. Rao as our primary care physician and are delighted with the level of her care and concern.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-25

Dr. Rao provides exceptional patient care. She explains things well, takes time and is not rushed and is genuinely engaged during my entire visit.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-24

Dr. Rao is excellent. She ask many questions and always listen to what I have to say. If I have any concerns they are always addressed immediately.. II have referred my husband to her.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-21

Dr. Rau Was the person I saw. She listened attentively. She did not dismiss any of my concerns. She asked pertinent questions. She did a thorough physical exam and was able to diagnose my issue.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-17

Dr Rao was showed great concern for me and my health.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-17

Really liked Dr Rao. Attentive Friendly knowledgeable and down to earth. Very easy for me to engage in discussion with her about several topics

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-15

Dr. Rao is an excellent doctor who seems to have held onto something that many doctors have forgotten about, an awesome bedside manner. She actually seems to take pride in her work and cares for her patients. She is one of the many great doctors at that location, and the best primary care doctor I've had since I've been in Georgia.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-15

Her concern to talk to me about my healt.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-13

Excellent physician and very, very thorough

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-11

Dr. Rao is great. Her staff seems great. Its the system dealing with Emory and having no direct access that is frustrating.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-10

Doctor and her staff were so kind and patient with me. It was wonderful

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-09

Very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-07

Outstanding visit with Dr. Rao. She is friendly, engaging, and very thorough.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-06

Dr Rao was very good

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-05

Dr.Rao is knowledgeable, kind and good listener.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-09-01

I was VERY impressed by Dr. Rao. Emory can be proud to have found her and made her part of its organization.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-27

Dr Rao and her assistant, Donell are a good team.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-27

Dr. Rao gives me time to discuss my issues, listens, and offers great insight & advice. She is up to date on guidelines such as Hep C Testng & vaccinations needed. Great provider!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-27

Dr. Rao is a wonderful physician, she listens very well, offers suggestions, and is very clear with the direction of my health plan.I have great confidence in her because she is easy to speak with and provides me with clear understanding

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-21

Excellent

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-21

Dr. Rao is an excellent communicator and a caring provider.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-12

Gave as much time as we needed. Never made us feel rushed.

4 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-12

The staff was a little stand off, not asking how you doing.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-10

The doctor listened to everything. She took in all my details. She did a complete physical exam as needed per my complaints. She ruled out strep and the flu. And moved on to testing me for covid. Then she explained how long test results will take and what I needed to do as far as isolation and monitoring my symptoms and taking symptom-relieving meds and everything else that goes with it.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-08-08

Dr. Rao is an excellent doctor to listens to your concerns provides full explanations and lays out options clearly

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-26

Dr. Rao is an exceptional physician. She speaks in layman's terms and allows the patient to share in the decision making process. I highly recommend her. I hope Emory appreciates her knowledge and expertise In the medical field.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-23

Good experience

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-20

Very impressed with Dr. Rao's attention to detail and how carefully she listened as I explained my problems. She then explained tests and treatments in a clear manner. She is very good at what she does.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-17

Dr. Rao is outstanding . . . Very knowledgeable and on top of my health.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-10

Dr Rao was compassionate kind and very professional

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-06

Dr Rao is extremely thorough and she's happy to answer questions about anything that's concerning you. She gave me the option of a self swab and in the past at other doctors I was not given that choice, and I greatly appreciated it. She also went through all my records and recommended a few tests and things to do. She's very kind and answers her messages quickly.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-07-02

Dr. Rao listened to me when I had questions and always answers me with a solution

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-29

Dr. Rao is an amazing addition to Emory!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-27

Dr Rao is very good at handling patient issues.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-26

Dr Rao is very knowledgeable and thoroughly answers questions & addresses concerns. I appreciate her holistic approach.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-26

I like Dr Rao very much. The appointment went very well.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-26

I have already recommended someone to Dr. Rao due to my positive experiences with her so far.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-20

Dr. Rao has proven to be an excellent choice as my family's GP, as our previous provider left Emory.

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-18

Dr. Rao is amazing. Thank you

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-14

Recommending Dr. Roe Is at the top of the list, but I will mention to every perspective new patient I refer that It will be difficult to get an appointment with her in a timely manner, as is my experience as an established pt. .

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-13

Excellent professional!!

5 out of 5 Reviewed on 2024-06-11

I am so pleased to have Dr Rao for my Primary Physician.

Credentials

Education

  • Residency: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Family Medicine, 2022
  • Medical Education: Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University, DO, 2019

Board Certifications

  • Family Medicine, American Board of Family Medicine
  • Family Medicine/OMT, American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians