Dr. Vaddadi R Rao MD
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
80 Jesse Hill Jr Dr Se Atlanta GA, 30303About
Dr. Vaddadi Rao is a physiatrist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Rao is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Rao focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Rao can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan.
Education and Training
Seth G S Med College University Of Mumbai Mumbai Maharashtra India 1961
Grant Government Medical College 1970
Board Certification
Physical Medicine and RehabilitationAmerican Board of Physical Medicine and RehabilitationABPMR
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