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Dr. Naresh Rao, DO

Dr. Naresh Rao, DO

Sports Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Naresh Rao, DO is a sports medicine specialist in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities NYU Langone Hospitals and Hospital for Special Surgery. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.5 Star Rating
Based on 8 reviews 3.5 Star Rating (8 reviews)

Optum Medical Care P.C.

30 W 24th St Fl 2 New York, NY 10010
Telehealth available

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(212) 366-5100

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rao specializes in the area of Family Practice. • See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

3.5

8 ratings, 2 with a written review
5 Star
63%
63%
4 Star
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3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
38%
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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
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Feb 24, 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
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Feb 23, 2020
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Rao performs trigger point injections, osteopathic manipulative treatment, PRP injections, prolotherapy, regenerative medicine, diagnostic musculoskeletal ultrasound/ultrasound-guided injections, and provides primary care for athletes at all levels.

biography

Dr. Naresh C. Rao has been selected to serve on Team USA's Medical Team for the Summer Olympics in Paris 2024. He has previously served at the Summer Olympics in Tokyo 2021 and Rio de Janeiro 2016. Dr. Rao has been a team physician for USA Water...read more

  • Sports Medicine

  • Family Medicine

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  • San Diego Sports Medicine And Family Health Center

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

    Residency Hospital

  • New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Family Medicine®
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Family Practice
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Locations

Optum Medical Care P.C.

NYC - 30 West 24th Street30 W 24th St Fl 2 New York, NY 10010
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    535 E 70th St
    New York, NY 10021
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Orthopedic Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement

    View all awards

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

    91%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    89%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    24% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • NYU Langone Hospitals

    550 1st Ave
    New York, NY 10016
    Recipient of 62
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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