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Dr. Malathi Rao, DO

Dr. Malathi Rao, DO

Neurology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Malathi Rao, DO is a neurologist in Chicago, IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Headache. She graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008. She is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

1411 S Michigan Ave Fl 4 Chicago, IL 60605
Telehealth available
(312) 942-5936

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rao is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center Chicago, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for neurology.

Dr. Rao is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Rao specializes in the areas of Epilepsy, Neurology & Vascular Neurology. • See board certifications
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Stroke Care Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

4.1

27 ratings, 16 with a written review
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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CJ Fry – Sep 27, 2024
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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
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Kelly Jo Pfeiffer – Mar 10, 2023
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May 02, 2022
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Apr 23, 2022
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Apr 23, 2022
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Mar 11, 2022
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Mar 09, 2022
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Feb 21, 2022
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Dec 22, 2021
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Dec 21, 2021
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Nov 29, 2021
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Nov 10, 2021
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Sep 30, 2021
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Sep 16, 2021
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Aug 18, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Malathi Rao, DO is a neurologist in Chicago, IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Headache. She graduated from Midwestern University Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2008....read more

  • Neurology

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  • Baylor College Of Medicine|michigan State University (sparrow)

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Midwestern University Chicago College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2008
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology®
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Epilepsy
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Neurology
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Vascular Neurology
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Dr. Rao is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Neurology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office1411 S Michigan Ave Fl 4 Chicago, IL 60605
    1
    Rush MD Anderson Cancer Center Urgent Care1520 W Harrison St Fl 7 Chicago, IL 60607
    2

    Practice

    Office25 N Winfield Rd Ste 424 Winfield, IL 60190
    3

    Practice

    Univ. Neurologists1725 W Harrison St Ste 1118 Chicago, IL 60612
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Rush University Medical Center

      1653 W Congress Pkwy
      Chicago, IL 60612
      Recipient of 43
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

      Stroke Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in the care and treatment of stroke

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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