
Dr. Caroline Lillian Rao MD
Dermatologist
Dumc 3252 Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Caroline Rao is a dermatologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Rao specializes in skin care. Dermatologists evaluate and manage both common and uncommon skin conditions. These conditions include acne, psoriasis, warts, skin infections, atopic dermatitis, herpes simplex and more. Dermatologists are also experts in more complex skin diseases like impetigo, hidradenitis and milaria. Dr. Rao diagnoses skin problems and develops unique treatments plans for each individual patient.
Education and Training
Oh State Univ Coll of Med, Columbus Oh 1996
Board Certification
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Duke University School Of Medicine - Department Of Dermatology
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Lisa Ann Hogan M.D.10940 Raven Ridge Rd Raleigh NC 27614
- Dr. Sheel Desai Solomon M.D.130 Preston Executive Dr Cary NC 27513
- Dr. Carol A Trakimas D.O.8300 Health Park Raleigh NC 27615
- Dr. Margaret B Boyse M.D.4201 Lake Boone Trl Raleigh NC 27607
- Dr. Aida M Lugo-somolinos MD3100 Thurston-Bowles Chapel Hill NC 27599
- Dr. Eric D Challgren M.D.4201 Lake Boone Trl Raleigh NC 27607
Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA HOSPITALl
101 MANNING DRIVE CHAPEL HILL NC 27514