Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Shyam S. Rao

Pulmonary Medicine
3751 Katella Avenue, 
Los Alamitos, CA 
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Expertise in
5
conditions
3751 Katella Avenue, 
Los Alamitos, CA 

Overview

Dr. Shyam Rao is a board-certified UCI Health pulmonologist and critical care physician.He earned his medical degree from Albany Medical College in New York. He completed a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine at UCI Health — Orange.

Dr. Rao is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, Thrombectomy, and Craniectomy.

Dr. Rao is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease, American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine, and American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 74 peer reviewed articles and participating in 6 clinical trials. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pulmonary Medicine

Licenses

Critical Care Medicine in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Critical Care Medicine

Fellowships

UCI Medical Center - Department of Pulmonary/Critical Care - Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Baldwin Park
Uci Health-Orange
St Mary Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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

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Accepted insurance plans:

Anthem BCBS
  • 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
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UCI Health - Los Alamitos
3751 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Other Locations
UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shyam S. Rao

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shyam S. Rao?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Shyam S. Rao by calling their office at 562-598-1311. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Shyam S. Rao a top-rated expert for Thrombectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shyam S. Rao is classified as an Advanced expert for Thrombectomy, 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. Shyam S. Rao specialize in?

While Dr. Shyam S. Rao is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Thrombectomy, Atypical Pneumonia, and Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.

Does Dr. Shyam S. Rao accept my insurance?

Dr. Shyam S. Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-598-1311 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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