Overview
Pooja Rao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Mclean, Virginia.
Dr. Rao is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3.
Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1420 Beverly Rd Ste 300, Mclean, VA 22101
3800 Reservoir Rd NW Fl 6, Washington, DC 20007
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Pooja M. Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Pooja M. Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Pooja M. Rao by calling their office at 703-852-8588. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Pooja M. Rao a top-rated expert for Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Pooja M. Rao is classified as an Advanced expert for Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, 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. Pooja M. Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Pooja M. Rao is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy, Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease), and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Pooja M. Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Pooja M. Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 703-852-8588 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
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- Peripheral NeuropathyDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Peripheral Neuropathy.
- Spinal and Bulbar Muscular Atrophy
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 3
- Experienced
- BeriberiDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Beriberi.
- Chronic Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy
- DysarthriaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Dysarthria.
- DysferlinopathyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Dysferlinopathy.
- Mononeuritis MultiplexDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Mononeuritis Multiplex.
- Multiple MononeuropathyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Multiple Mononeuropathy.
- Myasthenia GravisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Myasthenia Gravis.
- Myotonic DystrophyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy.
- Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2Dr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Myotonic Dystrophy Type 2.
- Necrotizing Myopathy (NM)Dr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Myopathy (NM).
- Paramyotonia CongenitaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Paramyotonia Congenita.
- Primary Lateral SclerosisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Primary Lateral Sclerosis.
- Stiff Person SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Stiff Person Syndrome.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- VEXAS SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about VEXAS Syndrome.
