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Dr. Kavita Rao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Dr. Kavita Rao, MD
4.0 (65 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Kavita Rao, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
St Petersburg, FL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

 
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Overview

Dr. Kavita Rao, MD works in St Petersburg, FL as an Ophthalmology Specialist and has 29 years experience.

They are board certified in Internal Medicine and graduated from Indonesia Catholic University in 1995. Dr. Rao completed a residency at Hurley Medical Center. Dr. Rao has has worked on more claims relating to Intestinal Diverticulitis than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Rao has received an average rating of 4.0 from patients and has been reviewed 65 times. They are affiliated with HCA Florida Northside Hospital and HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Rao also speaks Persian. Dr. Rao practices at Gulf Coast Internist - St Petersburg in St Petersburg, FL.

Offers Telehealth

This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule.

Explains Conditions Well

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Trustworthy

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Friendly Staff

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Easy Scheduling

Patients said scheduling was easy.

Locations

  1. 1 Gulf Coast Internist - St Petersburg
    4957 38th Ave N Ste C, St Petersburg, FL 33710
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4.0
Based on 65 Reviews
5 Stars (48)
4 Stars (1)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (15)

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Apr 21, 2024
I am fortunate to have first hand experience regarding Dr Rao’s clinical acumen and wonderful personality working alongside her in hospital setting. Haven chosen her as my PCP i feel I am the best hands possible!
Deborah Worsham in Redington Beach, Florida — Apr 21, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Persian
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indonesia Catholic University
    1995
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Indonesia Catholic University
    1995
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Hurley Medical Center
    2001
Residency Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Dr. Kavita Rao, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Rao accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Rao accepts here.

Dr. Rao frequently sees patients for Intestinal Diverticulitis.

Yes, Dr. Rao speaks Persian. See Dr. Rao's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Rao has a star rating of 4.0/5 and has been reviewed 65 times.

Dr. Rao has been practicing as an Ophthalmology Specialist for 29 years.

Hospital Affiliations

  • HCA Florida Northside Hospital
  • HCA Florida St. Petersburg Hospital
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Physicians participating in the referral service program have chosen to participate, are in good standing at our hospitals, have not paid a fee, are credentialed to perform the service you have requested and are accepting new patients in their practice. They do not have a financial interest in another hospital or facility in this area and are not employed by or have an ownership interest in a competitive health care system. To ensure patients have a reasonable number of physician choices, the program includes physicians who may not have privileges at our hospital but have an office location in our hospitals’ primary service area and/or have been granted access to our hospitals’ clinical information systems. Physicians participating in the Endocrine Surgery Center of Excellence referral program have met certain board requirements and clinical thresholds to ensure providers have proficiency in the field of Endocrine Surgery. With respect to community endocrinology only, physicians have committed to see patients within designated timeframes, and/or may be employed by competitors. Physicians offering online appointment scheduling are referred first with others referred on a randomized basis to match your individual needs with consideration for the preferences you have expressed.
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