Overview
Rakesh Rao is a Neonatologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Saint Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Rao is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hypothermia, Premature Infant, Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn, and Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 63 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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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 Hypothermia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rakesh Rao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Hypothermia, 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 Hypothermia, Premature Infant, 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 63 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hypothermia. 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
- Distinguished
- HypothermiaDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Hypothermia.
- Advanced
- Premature InfantDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Premature Infant.
- Experienced
- Bronchopulmonary DysplasiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia.
- GastroschisisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Gastroschisis.
- HerniaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Hernia.
- Infant Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Intraventricular Hemorrhage of the Newborn
- Necrotizing EnterocolitisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Necrotizing Enterocolitis.