Overview
Shobha Rao is a Palliative Medicine provider in Sun City, Arizona. Her top areas of expertise are Liver Failure and Protein Deficiency.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- POS
- PPO
- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
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Locations
10401 W Thunderbird Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85351
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
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. Shobha Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shobha Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shobha Rao by calling their office at 623-977-7211. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shobha Rao a top-rated expert for Liver Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shobha 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 Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Shobha 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 Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shobha Rao has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Liver Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Shobha 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 Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Shobha Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 623-977-7211 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.