Expertise in
6
conditions

Dr. Ruta D. Rao

Oncology
Rush University Medical Center
1725 W Harrison St Ste 1010, 
Chicago, IL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
6
conditions
Rush University Medical Center
1725 W Harrison St Ste 1010, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Ruta Rao is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Rao is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, Paget Disease of the Breast, and Inflammatory Breast Cancer.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles and participating in 8 clinical trials. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Oncology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Hospital Affiliations

Rush Oak Park Hospital
Rush University Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

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Locations

Rush University Medical Center
1725 W Harrison St Ste 1010, Chicago, IL 60612

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.

6 Clinical Trials

Randomized Phase III Trial Evaluating the Role of Weight Loss in Adjuvant Treatment of Overweight and Obese Women With Early Breast Cancer
Randomized Phase III Trial Evaluating the Role of Weight Loss in Adjuvant Treatment of Overweight and Obese Women With Early Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: September 02, 2026
Intervention Type: Other
Study Phase: Phase 3
EMBER-3: A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-Label Study of Imlunestrant, Investigator's Choice of Endocrine Therapy, and Imlunestrant Plus Abemaciclib in Patients With Estrogen Receptor Positive, HER2 Negative Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer Previously Treated With Endocrine Therapy
EMBER-3: A Phase 3, Randomized, Open-Label Study of Imlunestrant, Investigator's Choice of Endocrine Therapy, and Imlunestrant Plus Abemaciclib in Patients With Estrogen Receptor Positive, HER2 Negative Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer Previously Treated With Endocrine Therapy
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: July 22, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Imlunestrant, Exemestane, Fulvestrant, Abemaciclib
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Randomized, Open-Label, Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Combined With Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Versus Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Alone in Patients With High Risk, Node Positive, Early Stage, Hormone Receptor Positive, Human Epidermal Receptor 2 Negative, Breast Cancer
A Randomized, Open-Label, Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Combined With Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Versus Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy Alone in Patients With High Risk, Node Positive, Early Stage, Hormone Receptor Positive, Human Epidermal Receptor 2 Negative, Breast Cancer
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: April 24, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Abemaciclib, Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy
Study Phase: Phase 3
eMonarcHER: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Plus Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Participants With High-Risk, Node-Positive, HR+, HER2+ Early Breast Cancer Who Have Completed Adjuvant HER2-Targeted Therapy
eMonarcHER: A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo-Controlled Phase 3 Study of Abemaciclib Plus Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy in Participants With High-Risk, Node-Positive, HR+, HER2+ Early Breast Cancer Who Have Completed Adjuvant HER2-Targeted Therapy
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: July 15, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Abemaciclib, Standard Adjuvant Endocrine Therapy
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III Randomized Double-blind, Placebo Controlled Study of Alpelisib in Combination With Fulvestrant for Men and Postmenopausal Women With Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2-negative Advanced Breast Cancer Which Progressed on or After Aromatase Inhibitor Treatment
A Phase III Randomized Double-blind, Placebo Controlled Study of Alpelisib in Combination With Fulvestrant for Men and Postmenopausal Women With Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2-negative Advanced Breast Cancer Which Progressed on or After Aromatase Inhibitor Treatment
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 13, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Fulvestrant, Alpelisib
Study Phase: Phase 3
An Open-Label, Multi-Center Expanded Access Program of Abemaciclib for the Treatment of Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2 Negative Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer in Patients With Disease Progression on Prior Therapies
An Open-Label, Multi-Center Expanded Access Program of Abemaciclib for the Treatment of Hormone Receptor Positive, HER2 Negative Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer in Patients With Disease Progression on Prior Therapies
Enrollment Status: Approved_for_marketing
Publish Date: October 31, 2017
Intervention Type: Drug
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31 Total Publications

Breast Cancer Follow-Up and Surveillance After Primary Treatment: ASCO Guideline Update.
Breast Cancer Follow-Up and Surveillance After Primary Treatment: ASCO Guideline Update.
Journal: Journal of clinical oncology : official journal of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Published: July 16, 2026
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What conditions does Dr. Ruta D. Rao specialize in?

While Dr. Ruta D. Rao is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Breast Cancer, Angiosarcoma, and Paget Disease of the Breast. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Ruta D. Rao participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ruta D. Rao has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Breast Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Ruta D. Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Ruta D. Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-942-5904 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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