Dr. Vijaykumar M. Rao
Overview
Vijaykumar Rao is a Nephrologist in South Holland, Illinois. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
17225 S Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Rao has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Vijaykumar M. Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vijaykumar M. Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vijaykumar M. Rao by calling their office at 708-474-8700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vijaykumar M. Rao a top-rated expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vijaykumar M. Rao is classified as an Distinguished expert for End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), 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. Vijaykumar M. Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Vijaykumar M. Rao is a Nephrology, they have specific expertise in End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Nephrosclerosis, and Renovascular Hypertension. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Nephrology.
Does Dr. Vijaykumar M. Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vijaykumar M. Rao has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). You can view a list of Dr. Vijaykumar M. Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vijaykumar M. Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Vijaykumar M. Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 708-474-8700 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
- Distinguished
- Chronic Kidney DiseaseDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Chronic Kidney Disease.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)Dr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
- NephrosclerosisDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Nephrosclerosis.
- Renovascular HypertensionDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Renovascular Hypertension.
- Advanced
- Acute Kidney FailureDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Kidney Failure.
- NecrosisDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Vitamin D DeficiencyDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Vitamin D Deficiency.
- Experienced
- Autosomal Dominant HypocalcemiaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Autosomal Dominant Hypocalcemia.
- CalcinosisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Calcinosis.
- CalciphylaxisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Calciphylaxis.
- Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP)Dr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Hypophosphatasia (HPP).
- Diabetic NephropathyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Nephropathy.
- Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1