Overview
Vamshi Rao is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA), Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1, and Thymectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 37 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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225 E Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
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. Vamshi Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vamshi Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vamshi Rao by calling their office at 800-543-7362. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vamshi Rao a top-rated expert for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vamshi Rao is classified as an Elite expert for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, 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. Vamshi Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Vamshi Rao is a Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, they have specific expertise in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Becker Muscular Dystrophy, and Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine.
Does Dr. Vamshi Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vamshi Rao has published 37 articles and abstracts on conditions like Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. You can view a list of Dr. Vamshi Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vamshi Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Vamshi Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-543-7362 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
- Elite
- Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Distinguished
- Becker Muscular DystrophyDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
- Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA)Dr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
- Advanced
- Andermann SyndromeDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Andermann Syndrome.
- AthetosisDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Athetosis.
- Charcot-Marie-Tooth DiseaseDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease.
- Cramp-Fasciculation Syndrome
- DysferlinopathyDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Dysferlinopathy.
- DystrophinopathyDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Dystrophinopathy.
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- Absence SeizureDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- Acrocallosal SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Acrocallosal Syndrome.
- Acute Cerebellar AtaxiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Acute Cerebellar Ataxia.
- ADULT SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about ADULT Syndrome.
- Aicardi SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Aicardi Syndrome.
- Anti-NMDA Receptor EncephalitisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis.