Meena Rao MD
Cardiologist | Cardiovascular Disease
1500 PHYSICIANS DR WILMINGTON NC, 28401About
Dr. Meena Rao is a cardiologist practicing in WILMINGTON, NC. Dr. Rao specializes in diagnosing, monitoring, and treating diseases or conditions of the heart and blood vessels and the cardiovascular system. These conditions include heart attacks, heart murmurs, coronary heart disease, and hypertension. Dr. Rao also practices preventative medicine, helping patients maintain a heart-healthy life.
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