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Dr. Kamalakar Rao, MD

Dr. Kamalakar Rao, MD

Cardiology*
5+ years of experience

Dr. Kamalakar Rao, MD is a cardiologist in Port St Lucie, FL and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Cardiac Implantable Device Procedures, Heart Conditions, and Adult Congenital Heart Conditions. He graduated from University of Mississippi Medical Center in 2017. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 28 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (28 reviews)

Dr. Rao is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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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 Cardiovascular Disease. See board certifications
  • Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top HospitalPatient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Recent ReviewsReviews made in the last 30 days. See reviews

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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

3.5

28 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
4%
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
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Apr 22, 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
No results
Helpful
Robert H – Feb 01, 2025
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 08, 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
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Bob Peterson – Sep 17, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rob – Oct 19, 2021
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Sep 01, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Anne O'Hear – Jul 27, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Disappointed – Dec 20, 2020
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Alice Zawadski – May 26, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
John Vincent – Mar 12, 2020
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Laree Mancour – Feb 01, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 17, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Donna Lehman – Aug 08, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
11 people found this helpful
Helpful
Nov 04, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ft pierce, FL – Jun 27, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
8 people found this helpful
Helpful
Ft Pierce, FL – Nov 16, 2016
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What went well
  • 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
10 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sherry T in Fort Pierce, Fl – Mar 14, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Specializing in angioplasty, stents, aneurysm procedures and the management of all Cardiovascular diseases.
  • Cardiology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Yale School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital
  • Shahid Beheshti University Of Medical Science, Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Florida Community Health & Family Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 2020
  • University Of Mississippi Medical Center

    Medical School, 2017
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Cardiovascular Disease
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Dr. Rao is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Cardiology

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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital

      1700 S 23rd St
      Fort Pierce, FL 34950
      Recipient of 12
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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

      78%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      6% lower than the national average

      69%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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