
Overview
Santosh Rao is a Hematologist Oncology provider in Akron, Ohio. Dr. Rao has been practicing medicine for over 30 years is highly rated in 29 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, Prostate Cancer, and Angiosarcoma.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 19 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
224 West Exchange Street, Akron, OH 44302
10201 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Santosh Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Santosh Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Santosh Rao by calling their office at 866-223-8100. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Santosh Rao a top-rated expert for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Santosh Rao is classified as an Distinguished expert for Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, 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. Santosh Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Santosh Rao is a Hematology Oncology, they have specific expertise in Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Breast Cancer, and Prostate Cancer. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Hematology Oncology.
Does Dr. Santosh Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Santosh Rao has published 19 articles and abstracts on conditions like Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Santosh Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Santosh Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Santosh Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Ambetter. We recommend calling the office directly at 866-223-8100 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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- Distinguished
- AngiosarcomaDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Angiosarcoma.
- Breast CancerDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- Chromophobe Renal Cell CarcinomaDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Chromophobe Renal Cell Carcinoma.
- Clear Cell SarcomaDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Clear Cell Sarcoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Muscle Invasive Bladder CancerDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer.
- Advanced
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Bladder CancerDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Bladder Cancer.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Familial Pancreatic CancerDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Pancreatic Cancer.
- Familial Wilms Tumor 2Dr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Wilms Tumor 2.
- Experienced
- Adrenal CancerDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Adrenal Cancer.
- Adrenocortical CarcinomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Adrenocortical Carcinoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- B-Cell LymphomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about B-Cell Lymphoma.
- Brain TumorDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.



