Overview
Vyas Rao is a General Surgeon in Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Rao is highly rated in 3 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Carotid Artery Surgery, and Heart Bypass Surgery.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1501 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
1606 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103
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. Vyas Rao
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vyas Rao?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Vyas Rao by calling their office at 318-675-6154. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Vyas Rao a top-rated expert for Pleural Effusion?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vyas Rao is classified as an Advanced expert for Pleural Effusion, 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. Vyas Rao specialize in?
While Dr. Vyas Rao is a General Surgery, they have specific expertise in Pleural Effusion, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within General Surgery.
Does Dr. Vyas Rao participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Vyas Rao has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pleural Effusion. You can view a list of Dr. Vyas Rao's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Vyas Rao accept my insurance?
Dr. Vyas Rao accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Humana. We recommend calling the office directly at 318-675-6154 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
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD)
- Pleural EffusionDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Pleural Effusion.
- Pleuropulmonary BlastomaDr. Rao isAdvanced. Learn about Pleuropulmonary Blastoma.
- Experienced
- Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA)Dr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA).
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Carotid Artery DiseaseDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Disease.
- Carotid Artery SurgeryDr. Rao isExperienced. Learn about Carotid Artery Surgery.