Overview
Rakesh Rao is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider in Saint Louis, Missouri. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Premature Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Retinopathy of Prematurity.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 66 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1 Childrens Pl, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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. Rakesh Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Rakesh Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Rakesh Rao by calling their office at 314-454-6148. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Rakesh Rao a top-rated expert for Premature Infant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rakesh Rao is classified as an Advanced expert for Premature Infant, 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. Rakesh Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Rakesh Rao is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Premature Infant, Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia, and Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Rakesh Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rakesh Rao has published 66 articles and abstracts on conditions like Premature Infant. You can view a list of Dr. Rakesh Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rakesh Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Rakesh Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-454-6148 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
- Advanced
- Premature InfantDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Premature Infant.
- Experienced
- Bronchopulmonary DysplasiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.
- HypothermiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Hypothermia.
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.
- Neonatal Abstinence SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.