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Vijay U. Rao, MD, PhD

Cardiovascular Disease Doctor

Gender: Male
Experience: 15 years

About Vijay U. Rao, MD, PhD

Vijay Udyavar Rao, MD, PhD is a cardiovascular disease doctor and advanced heart failure and transplant cardiologist. Dr. Vijay U. Rao has 15 years of experience in cardiovascular disease medicine.

Education

Vijay U. Rao, MD, PhD earned degrees of a Doctor of Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy.

Licenses

Vijay U. Rao, MD, PhD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since June 17, 2008, and his NPI number is 1811158488. Dr. Rao certified his NPI information on 04/20/2022.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Vijay U. Rao, please call (317) 893-1900.

Cardiovascular Disease Doctor

Dr. Vijay U. Rao is a Cardiovascular Disease Doctor in Indianapolis, IN with special training and skill in diagnosing, treating and preventing diseases related to the heart and blood vessels. As a Cardiovascular Disease Doctor, Vijay U. Rao, MD, PhD performs medical diagnosis and treatment of coronary artery disease, congenital heart defects, heart failure, valvular heart disease, and electrophysiology. Cardiovascular Disease Medicine is a medical specialty focused on treating diseases of the heart and circulatory system. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Cardiovascular Disease Doctors include include heart disease, stroke, cardiovascular disease, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathy, and hypertension. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cardiovascular Disease Doctors include blood tests, diagnostic imaging such as x-ray, MRI, and CT scan, electrophysiology studies, electrocardiogram (ECG), echocardiograms, stress tests, and referral to other specialists as needed.

An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.

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Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist

Dr. Vijay U. Rao is an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist in Indianapolis, IN with special training and skill in cardiovascular disease that requires expertise beyond general cardiovascular knowledge. As an Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologist, Vijay U. Rao, MD, PhD performs diagnostic and surgical procedures to address severe heart dysfunction. Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology is a cardiology subspecialty. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologists include irregular heartbeat and valvular disease. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiologists include imaging testing, prescription medications, ventricular assist device implantation, and heart transplants.

Specialists in Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology would participate in the inpatient and outpatient management of patients with advanced heart failure across the spectrum from consideration for high-risk cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, or mechanical circulatory support, to pre-and post-operative evaluation and management of patients with cardiac transplants and mechanical support devices, and end-of-life care for patients with end-stage heart failure.

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