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Krishna M. Rao, M.D.

Krishna M. Rao, M.D.

Cardiology

4.9 out of 5 stars
UR Medicine Faculty The University of Rochester Medical Faculty Group (URMFG) consists of over 900 specialist and primary care providers spanning 19 departments. URMFG is certified by the National Committee for Quality Assurance.
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Locations

Cardiac Care - Irondequoit

999 East Ridge Road, Suite 1000
Rochester, NY 14621

Cardiac Care - Penfield

1835 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, Suite 200
Penfield, NY 14526

Cardiac Care - Brighton

140 Canal View Boulevard, Suite 102
Rochester, NY 14623

Cardiac Catheterization and Electrophysiology Laboratory - Rochester

Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue, Ground Floor, G-1200
Rochester, NY 14620

About Me

Dr. Rao cares for patients with general cardiology diseases including angina, heart failure and arrhythmias. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.
Dr. Rao cares for patients with general cardiology diseases including angina, heart failure and arrhythmias. He is certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine in Internal Medicine and Cardiovascular Disease.

Certified Specialties

Cardiovascular Disease

Faculty Appointments

Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine - Department of Medicine, Cardiology (SMD)

Credentials

Residency & Fellowship

Fellowship, Cardiology, St. Josephs Hospital Health Center. 1991 - 1994

Residency, Internal Medicine, St. Josephs Hospital Health Center. 1989 - 1991

Internship, Internal Medicine, St. Josephs Hospital Health Center. 1988 - 1989

Residency, Cardiology, University of Delhi (India). 1985 - 1987

Residency, Internal Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (India). 1982 - 1984

Education

MBBS | All India Institute of Medical Sciences (India). 1981

Ratings & Comments

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Ratings

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9 stars

Care provider's efforts to include you in decisions about your care

4.9 stars

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9 stars

Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

4.9 stars

Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

4.9 stars

Patient Comments

Knowledgeable as always

Dec 15, 2024

Dr. Rao is always professional, always respectful, always prepared and well versed on most recent tests and conditions. He always takes as much time as I need to answer my questions or concerns.

Dec 01, 2024

Visit could not have gone better do to Dr Rao advocacy on my behalf in recent TAVR procedure.

Nov 08, 2024

5.0 stars

Great

Oct 24, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr Rao has been my heart specialist for many years and has kept me in good health.

Sep 28, 2024

5.0 stars

Dr. Rao is the best

Sep 08, 2024

5.0 stars

I feel grateful every day that I was referred to this practice.

Aug 28, 2024

5.0 stars

Nothing bad to complain about.

Aug 12, 2024

4.8 stars

Very professional and cooperative.

Aug 09, 2024

5.0 stars

Exceptional care

Jul 13, 2024