Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Childrens Dr, 
Columbus, OH 

Overview

Sheela Rao is a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Columbus, Ohio.

Her clinical expertise encompasses Esophageal Cancer, Scarlet Fever, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, and Viral Gastroenteritis.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 89 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in OH

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Buckeye Health Plan
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medical Mutual
  • HMO
  • PPO
Nippon Life
  • INSURANCE PLAN
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Premera Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Nationwide Children's Hospital
700 Childrens Dr, Columbus, OH 43205
Other Locations
Office
433 N Cleveland Ave, Westerville, OH 43082

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. Sheela Rao

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sheela Rao?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Sheela Rao by calling their office at 614-722-2000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Sheela Rao a top-rated expert for Esophageal Cancer?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sheela Rao is classified as an Experienced expert for Esophageal 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. Sheela Rao specialize in?

While Dr. Sheela Rao is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Esophageal Cancer, Scarlet Fever, and PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

Does Dr. Sheela Rao participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sheela Rao has published 89 articles and abstracts on conditions like Esophageal Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Sheela Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sheela Rao accept my insurance?

Dr. Sheela Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 614-722-2000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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