Overview
Vivek Rao is a Neurologist practicing medicine in Redwood City, California.
Dr. Rao is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Rao is currently accepting new patients.
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905 Maple Street, Redwood City, CA 94063
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. Vivek Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vivek Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vivek Rao by calling their office at 650-299-2290. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vivek Rao a top-rated expert for Stroke?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vivek Rao is classified as an Advanced expert for Stroke, 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. Vivek Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Vivek Rao is a Neurology, they have specific expertise in Stroke, Thrombectomy, and Subdural Hematoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neurology.
Does Dr. Vivek Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vivek Rao has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Stroke. You can view a list of Dr. Vivek Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- StrokeDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Stroke.
- Experienced
- ApoplexyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- Chronic Subdural HematomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Subdural Hematoma.
- DeliriumDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Delirium.
- GastrostomyDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Gastrostomy.
- Stent PlacementDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Stent Placement.
- Subdural HematomaDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Subdural Hematoma.