Scott & White Memorial Hospital
2401 S 31st St, 
Temple, TX 

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.

Specialties

Palliative Medicine

Licenses

Hospice and Palliative Medicine in TX

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
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
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Scott & White Memorial Hospital
2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508
Other Locations
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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.


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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

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