
Overview
Dr. Rao is an Associate Professor of Medicine in the Division of Nephrology at Columbia University, where she has been on the faculty since 2009. She is the Director of the Chronic Kidney Disease Program at Columbia. She is also currently the chief of Medicine at the Allen Hospital, part of the NYP system. Previously, she has been the medical director of several outpatient dialysis units. Her clinical interests are in pre-dialysis kidney disease. She also has an interest in caring for older adults with kidney disease, focusing on dialysis decision making and initiating a palliative approach for patients who choose to forgo dialysis for active medical management of their kidney disease. In addition, she is a member of the ColumbiaDoctors Hypertension Center, a multi-disciplinary center of excellence that provides high quality care and state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for patients with hypertension. Dr. Rao has previously done work in health care disparities and chronic kidney disease. Her current research interests are in geriatric nephrology. She had a NIH grant to study the ideal vascular access in older adults preparing for dialysis. She currently is the site leader for a NIH funded study evaluating a tool to guide the decision making around dialysis in older and frail adults.
Dr. Rao is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Hypersensitivity Vasculitis, and Goodpasture Syndrome.
Dr. Rao is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
51 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 10032
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.
CUIMC/Herbert Irving Pavilion
Andrew S. Bomback, MD, MPH, is a nephrologist who specializes in glomerular diseases and resistant hypertension. Dr. Bomback received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and his medical degree from Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons. He completed residency in Internal Medicine and fellowships in Nephrology and Clinical Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was the Doc J. Thurston III Fellow in Nephrology and Hypertension. In 2009, he returned to Columbia University as an associate at the Center for Glomerular Diseases and is currently Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. Dr. Bomback is a member of the ColumbiaDoctors Hypertension Center, a multi-disciplinary center of excellence that provides high quality care and state-of-the-art diagnostic testing for patients with hypertension,Dr. Bomback has published over 100 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters on the subjects of chronic kidney disease, glomerular diseases, and hypertension. He is the co-author of the textbook, Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertension Essentials, and an editor of the National Kidney Foundation's Primer on Kidney Diseases. He is the recipient of the 2013 Daniel V. Kimberg Junior Faculty Award for oustanding teaching of medical students and housestaff.Dr. Bomback's research interests focus on evaluating novel therapies for glomerular diseases. He currently serves as principal or co-investigator on clinical trials of new treatments for IgA nephropathy, membranous nephropathy, lupus glomerulonephritis, hereditary nephritis, C3 glomerulopathy, and focal segmental glomerulosclerosis. Dr. Bomback is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Membranoproliferative Glomerulonephritis, Glomerulonephritis, Membranous Nephropathy, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Bomback is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Dr. Bomback is currently accepting new patients.
CUIMC/Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion
Krzysztof Kiryluk is a Nephrologist practicing medicine in New York, New York. Dr. Kiryluk is highly rated in 9 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses IgA Nephropathy, Glomerulonephritis, Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Membranous Nephropathy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Kiryluk is currently accepting new patients.
CUIMC/51 Audubon Avenue Office
Dr. Radhakrishnan is Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center. He is the Director of Clinical Services of the Nephrology Division. His clinical and research interests are the in the therapy of chronic kidney disease (including glomerular diseases and lupus kidney disease), hypertension and intensive care nephrology.He is a co-director of the hypertension center of Columbia UniverstiyHe is a fellow of the American Society of Nephrology and National Kidney Foundation. His commitment to medical education and patient care is exemplified by his numerous teaching awards and his inclusion in the Who's Who among America's Teachers & Educators, America's Best Doctors and Castle Connolly's Top Doctor. Dr. Radhakrishnan is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis, Glomerulonephritis, IgA Nephropathy, Nephrotic Syndrome, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Radhakrishnan is board certified in Internal Medicine and Nephrology. Dr. Radhakrishnan is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Maya K. Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Maya K. Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Maya K. Rao by calling their office at 212-305-3273. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Maya K. Rao a top-rated expert for Nephrosclerosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Maya K. Rao is classified as an Advanced expert for Nephrosclerosis, 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. Maya K. Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Maya K. Rao is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Hypersensitivity Vasculitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Maya K. Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Maya K. Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-305-3273 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- Acute Tubular NecrosisDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Tubular Necrosis.
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Goodpasture SyndromeDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Goodpasture Syndrome.
- Hypersensitivity VasculitisDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Hypersensitivity Vasculitis.
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- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- Autosomal Dominant Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Congenital Nephrotic SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Nephrotic Syndrome.
- Feingold SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Feingold Syndrome.
- Gitelman SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Gitelman Syndrome.


