If you are needing a rheumatologist, Dr. Rao has been nothing short of phenomenal and one of the 2 best doctors I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Not only is she incredibly intelligent in the field of rheumatic illnesses, but also compassionate and understanding, and utilizes the latest technology to find treatments tailored to each individual patient. I have been dealt a blow of a hand of cards in life but Dr. Rao has given me my life back. She is one of the few physicians left who strive to TRULY HELP PEOPLE and find/treat the cause vs throwing medications at you and covering up the problem(s). This angel on earth restored my hope in having a happy and healthy future that was previously dimmed by rampant disease activity so resistant to slow
down damage so severe I was told by my prior rheumy I'd be wheelchair bound by age 40.. despite trying dozens of treatments over 2 decades (I am only 38 and have many other chronic ailments such as type 1 diabetes, fibromyalgia, gastroparesis, neuropathy, etc) and in 1 MONTH DID MORE THAN MY PREVIOUS RHEUMATOLOGIST OF 15 YEARS!!!!!! .DR. RAO TAILORED TREATMENT THAT IS PREVENTING FURTHER DAMAGE TO MY BONES, JOINTS AND MUSCLES AND IS EVEN REVERSING SOME PRIOR DAMAGE/DEFORMITIES!!! If you are looking for narcotics/presc. pain meds..keep searching bc this amazing doctor treats the cause of all your disabilities instead of just temporarily covering symptoms. Personally, I have a separate pain mgmt doc who, along with my other team members such as my endocrinologist, gastroenterologist, pain mgmt doc, etc and works with them for what is truly best for me. I cant say enough about the stellar work and human being this doc is! She literally saved my life. read more