Dr. Michael Rao, MD
Dr. Michael Rao, MD is a colorectal surgeon in Honolulu, HI and has over 5 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 2015. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Straub Clinic and Hospital and Kuakini Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
Island Surgical Specialists
405 N Kuakini St Ste 1001 Honolulu, HI 96817Make an Appointment
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About Me
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Dr. Michael Krishna Rao completed a combined Doctor of Medicine (MD) as well as a Masters of Public Health (MPH) at the University of Miami as a member of the inaugural class in an innovative integrated program. He subsequently pursued a Residency...read moreColorectal Surgery
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Ohiohealth - Grant Colon And Rectal Surgery
Fellowship Hospital, 2021University Of Hawaii Integrated Hospitals - General Surgery
Residency Hospital, 2020University Of Hawaii Integrated Hospitals - General Surgery
Internship Hospital, 2016University Of Miami Master In Public Health
2015University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine
Medical School, 2015University Of South Florida/master Of Science In Medical Sciences
2011Washington And Lee University, Lexington, Va
Undergraduate School, 2010
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Island Surgical Specialists
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- Mon: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Tue: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Wed: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Thu: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Recipient of 4
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home82%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 9
hospital awardsView all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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