Overview
Neal Rao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Rao is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, Moyamoya Disease, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), and Thrombectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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- MEDICARE PDP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
300 UCLA Medical Plz Ste B200, Los Angeles, CA 90095
9500 Gilman Dr Dept 662, La Jolla, CA 92093
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. Neal Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Neal Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Neal Rao by calling their office at 310-794-1195. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Neal Rao a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Neal Rao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Stroke, 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. Neal Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Neal Rao is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Neal Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Neal Rao has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Neal Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Neal Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Neal Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna and Medicaid. We recommend calling the office directly at 310-794-1195 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Progressive Hemifacial AtrophyDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy.
- StrokeDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Stroke.
- ThrombectomyDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Thrombectomy.
- Experienced
- Brain AneurysmDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Brain Aneurysm.
- EpilepsyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Moyamoya DiseaseDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Moyamoya Disease.
- SeizuresDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Seizures.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).