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Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD

Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD

Urology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD is a urologist in Ocala, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Urinary Calculi & Removal and Urinary Conditions. He graduated from Duke University in 1997. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 81 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (81 reviews)

Locations

Advanced Urology Institute

Advanced Urology Institute1901 SE 18th Ave Ste 300 Ocala, FL 34471
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Advanced Urology Institute

Advanced Urology Institute12109 County Road 103 Ste 1 Oxford, FL 34484
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Advanced Urology Institute -Timberridge

Advanced Urology Institute -Timberridge9401 SW Highway 200 Ste 3001 Ocala, FL 34481
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Dr. Rao is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of ExpertiseDr. Rao specializes in the area of Urology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

4.1

81 ratings, 47 with a written review
5 Star
74%
74%
4 Star
2%
2%
3 Star
1%
1%
2 Star
2%
2%
1 Star
20%
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Ken – Apr 02, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 14, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kenneth Horne – Feb 13, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 11, 2025
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What could be improved
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Feb 07, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
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Gary Nankervis – Feb 07, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Dec 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Donna H – Dec 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 30, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 12, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
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Sep 06, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Allan Calhoun – Aug 31, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 31, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Aug 31, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
Helpful
Aug 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Thomas Bovee – Aug 17, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 15, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 14, 2024
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About Me

biography

Dr. Dinesh Rao, MD is an urology doctor who practices in Oxford, FL. He is 45 years old and has been practicing for 20 years. Dr. Rao is affiliated with HCA Florida Ocala Hospital?, The Villages Regional Hospital and Munroe Regional Medical Center.
  • Urology

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  • Duke University Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Duke University

    Internship Hospital
  • Duke University

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
Urology
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Dr. Rao is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Urology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Ocala Hospital

      1431 SW 1st Ave
      Ocala, FL 34471
      Recipient of 40
      hospital awards

      America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Prostate Surgery Award™ (2025)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      79%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% lower than the national average

      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      1% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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