Overview
Shobha Rao is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Temple, Texas.
Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure and Protein Deficiency.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 4 peer reviewed articles.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
Locations
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
10401 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351
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.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Temple
Dr. Smith is board certified in Family Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, and Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He graduated from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. He completed his Family Medicine Residency and Geriatric Medicine Fellowship at Texas Tech University-Amarillo (TTU) in 2010 and 2011 respectively and served as a co-chief resident in 2010. While there, he helped developed a resident top-10 evidence-based clinical approach to care and was instrumental in the growth of research within the department.He worked with the National Health Service Corps, HealthReach Health Care for the Homeless in Rochester, NY, from 2011 through 2014 and completed his Fellowship in Hospice and Palliative Care in 2015 at the University of Rochester.Dr. Smith returned to Texas in 2015 to be closer to his family, and at that time, he joined the team at Baylor Scott & White Health. He currently serves as an Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine. Dr. Smith is also a member of the ethics committee at Baylor Scott & White. He is an active member of the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine, as well as the American Academy of Family Physicians. He is a proud father and husband, with two sons and a lovely daughter. Dr. Smith is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrostomy. Dr. Smith is board certified in Hospice And Palliative Medicine- American Board Of Family Medicine and Family Medicine- American Board Of Family Medicine. Dr. Smith is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor Scott & White Clinic - Round Rock 425 University
Patrick Robinson is a Palliative Medicine provider practicing medicine in Round Rock, Texas. Dr. Robinson is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Gastrostomy. Dr. Robinson is board certified in Hospice And Palliative Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine and Internal Medicine- American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Robinson is currently accepting new patients.
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center - Pflugerville (Building 1)
Dr. Russell McAllister is a board-certified anesthesiologist based in Temple. His professional interests include acute and chronic pain medicine, obstetric anesthesia, perioperative and local anesthetic safety. Dr. McAllister is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the Texas Society of Anesthesiologists, the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation and the American Board of Pain Medicine. Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with family (including his spouse, four children and three grandchildren), watching Texas Christian University sports, hiking, snow skiing and traveling. Dr. McAllister also likes ’70s, ’80s and ’90s classic rock, playing the drums, stand-up comedy, juggling, movies, trivia, reading classic literature and learning about the history of medicine. Dr. Mcallister is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Mcallister is board certified in Hospice And Palliative Medicine- American Board Of Anesthesiology and Anesthesiology- American Board Of Anesthesiology. Dr. Mcallister is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shobha S. Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shobha S. Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shobha S. Rao by calling their office at 254-724-2111. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shobha S. Rao a top-rated expert for Liver Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shobha S. Rao is classified as an Experienced expert for Liver Failure, 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. Shobha S. Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Shobha S. Rao is a Palliative Medicine, they have specific expertise in Liver Failure, Protein Deficiency. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Palliative Medicine.
Does Dr. Shobha S. Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shobha S. Rao has published 4 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Shobha S. Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shobha S. Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Shobha S. Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 254-724-2111 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
- Experienced
- Liver FailureDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Liver Failure.
- Protein DeficiencyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Protein Deficiency.


