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 3 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, Pneumonia, and Pleurisy.
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 21 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- MEDICARE MAPD
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
101 The City Drive South, Orange, CA 92868
3751 Katella Avenue, Los Alamitos, CA 90720
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. Shyam V. Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shyam V. Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shyam V. 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 V. Rao a top-rated expert for Atypical Pneumonia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shyam V. Rao is classified as an Advanced expert for Atypical Pneumonia, 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 V. Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Shyam V. Rao is a Pulmonary Medicine, they have specific expertise in Atypical Pneumonia, Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia, and Pneumonia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pulmonary Medicine.
Does Dr. Shyam V. Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shyam V. Rao has published 21 articles and abstracts on conditions like Atypical Pneumonia. You can view a list of Dr. Shyam V. Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shyam V. Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Shyam V. 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- Atypical PneumoniaDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Atypical Pneumonia.
- Hospital-Acquired PneumoniaDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia.
- PneumoniaDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Pneumonia.
- Experienced
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS)
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- AsthmaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Asthma.
- Asthma in ChildrenDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Asthma in Children.
- Cerebral HypoxiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Cerebral Hypoxia.
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- COVID-19Dr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about COVID-19.
- EGFR Positive Lung CancerDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about EGFR Positive Lung Cancer.
- Grass AllergyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Grass Allergy.
- Large-Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Large-Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- Lung AdenocarcinomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Lung Adenocarcinoma.
- Lung MetastasesDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Lung Metastases.
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)
- Parapneumonic Pleural EffusionDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Parapneumonic Pleural Effusion.
- Pleural EffusionDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- PleurisyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Pleurisy.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC)Dr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).
- Squamous Cell Lung CarcinomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Squamous Cell Lung Carcinoma.
- StridorDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Stridor.
- Swyer-James SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Swyer-James Syndrome.