Dr. Lakshman Rao MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
518 E H St Erwin NC, 28339About
Dr. Lakshman Rao practices Geriatric Medicine in Erwin, NC. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Rao works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
Education and Training
Univ Auto De Ciudad Juarez, Esc De Med, Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua 1983
University of Juarez of The State of Durango / School of Human Medicin 1983
University of Juarez of The State of Durango / School of Human Medicine 1983
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras Facultad de Ciencias Medicas 1983
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Sinusitis
- Heart Disease
- Back Pain
- Cerebrovascular Disease
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Bronchitis
- Coronary Artery Disease (cad)
- Pain
- Vascular Disease
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