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Dr. Anand K Rao MD PHD
Surgeon
1500 Lakeland Hills Blvd Suite 1 Lakeland FL, 33805About
Dr. Anand Rao is a general surgeon practicing in Lakeland, FL. Dr. Rao specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Rao provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
Kasturba Med Coll- Mysore Univ- Mangalore- Karnataka- India 1965
Government Medical College Mysore, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences,Mysore, India 1965
UNIV OF MANGALORE 1965
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gallstones
Dr. Anand K Rao MD PHD's Practice location
Practice At 1500 Lakeland Hills Blvd Suite 1
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