Overview
Vikram Rao is a Neurologist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Seizures, Epilepsy, Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure, Absence Seizure, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 137 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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400 Parnassus Ave Fl 8, San Francisco, CA 94143
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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Memory And Aging Center
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Brain Tumor Center
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vikram Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vikram Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vikram Rao by calling their office at 415-353-2437. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vikram Rao a top-rated expert for Seizures?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vikram Rao is classified as an Elite expert for Seizures, 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. Vikram Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Vikram Rao is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Seizures, Epilepsy, and Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Vikram Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vikram Rao has published 137 articles and abstracts on conditions like Seizures. You can view a list of Dr. Vikram Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vikram Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Vikram Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2437 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
- SeizuresDr. Rao isElite. Learn about Seizures.
- Distinguished
- Absence SeizureDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Absence Seizure.
- EpilepsyDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Epilepsy.
- Generalized Tonic-Clonic SeizureDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Generalized Tonic-Clonic Seizure.
- Memory LossDr. Rao isDistinguished. Learn about Memory Loss.
- Advanced
- Autosomal Dominant Nocturnal Frontal Lobe Epilepsy (ADNFLE)
- Autosomal Dominant Partial Epilepsy with Auditory Features
- Deep Brain StimulationDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Deep Brain Stimulation.
- Epilepsy in ChildrenDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Epilepsy in Children.
- Epilepsy with Myoclonic-Atonic Seizures
- Infant Epilepsy with Migrant Focal Crisis
- Experienced
- AstrocytomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
- Brain TumorDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Conversion DisorderDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Conversion Disorder.
- Dravet SyndromeDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Dravet Syndrome.
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes