Overview
Maheswar Rao is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Dr. Rao is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.
Specialties
Licenses
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Languages Spoken
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Rao has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maheswar Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maheswar Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Maheswar Rao by calling their office at 225-927-1190. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Maheswar Rao a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maheswar Rao is classified as an Advanced expert for Hepatitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Maheswar Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Maheswar Rao is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Maheswar Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Maheswar Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 225-927-1190 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- Chronic Idiopathic Constipation (CIC)
- Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HeartburnDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Heartburn.
- HemorrhoidsDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- HepatitisDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Hepatitis.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- IndigestionDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Painful SwallowingDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Portal HypertensionDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Portal Hypertension.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Campylobacter InfectionDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Campylobacter Infection.
- Celiac DiseaseDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Celiac Disease.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Cholestasis.
- CirrhosisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Cirrhosis.
- ColitisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Colitis.
- Colonic MalakoplakiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Colonic Malakoplakia.
- ColonoscopyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal PolypsDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Colorectal Polyps.
- DiarrheaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- EncopresisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Encopresis.
- EndoscopyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Esophageal VaricesDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Varices.
- EsophagitisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- GallstonesDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Gas Bloat SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Gas Bloat Syndrome.
- GastrectomyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- GastritisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- Gastrointestinal BleedingDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Bleeding.
- GastroparesisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- GastrostomyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Helicobacter Pylori InfectionDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Helicobacter Pylori Infection.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Hepatitis CDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Hepatitis C.
- Intestinal CancerDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Cancer.
- JaundiceDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Jaundice.
- Levator SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Levator Syndrome.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- MacroamylasemiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Macroamylasemia.
- Morning SicknessDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Morning Sickness.
- Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver DiseaseDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease.
- Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
- ObesityDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Obesity.
- Opioid Induced ConstipationDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Opioid Induced Constipation.
- Pancreatic PseudocystDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Pancreatic Pseudocyst.
- ProctitisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Proctitis.
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 1
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 2
- Progressive Familial Intrahepatic Cholestasis Type 3
- Sclerosing MesenteritisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Sclerosing Mesenteritis.
- Trichohepatoenteric SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- VisceromegalyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Visceromegaly.
- Watermelon StomachDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Watermelon Stomach.