Dr. Ruta Rao M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
1725 W Harrison St Suite 1010 Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Ruta Rao is an oncologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Rao specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Rao manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1998
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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- Breast Cancer
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