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Dr. Rama Rao, MD

Dr. Rama Rao, MD

Pain Medicine*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Rama Rao, MD is a pain medicine physician in Flint, MI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Osmania Medical College in 1976. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch and Ascension Standish Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

1.7 Star Rating
Based on 45 reviews 1.7 Star Rating (45 reviews)

Practice

G4007 W Court St Ste F Flint, MI 48532

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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

1.7
45 ratings, 12 with a written review
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This Doctor hits the spot everytime I have to go see her. Some people say the shots don't work but I know they help me alot. I just wish she was closer to where I live.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 20, 2021
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Dr. Rao is absolutely amongst the few “devoted” doctors left. My primary doctor of many years always particular in specialists he recommends still highly Respects her. My mother 1990’s found help from Dr. Rao with tremendous success. Aging, her overall health started failing. Even SO fragile Dr. always ended up helping her. My mother came from a career working with nurses understood well that Dr. Rao was Extremely devoted to “simply helping people get out of pain”. Although she usually wastes no time, right to the point, and very serious-some patients take this as poor bedside manner. Mentioned this once and Dr. Rao told me she’s Concentrating after reading your charts upon entering room...just what’s the best advise and treatment for your particular issues. This doctor having back issues herself could have retired…but chose to continue her work. Also, especially my wife & I had severe back issues...we both agree she actually saved us. No surgery! We’ve no-complaints of pain!
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
  • Office environment
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Ernie Baksa – Sep 22, 2020
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Dr Rao has been a tremendous help. Her injections significantly reduced my pain and has made such a difference in my life. I can’t thank her enough.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Aug 18, 2020
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Dr. Rao was kind, gentle and thorough. Her office staff is warm and courteous.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
1 other person found this helpful
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Grand Blanc, MI – Jun 14, 2017
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Dr. Rao is possibly one of the worst Dr's I've been to. She has poor bedside manor to be polite, she talks about her patients, stating in front of me if the lady wasn't 600 lbs she wouldnt have back issues, just to be clear the lady was plus size but no where near 600lbs. I had debilitating back pain from a cervical cortisone injection and the next day I was not able to get out of bed. This lasted 3 days. Her office assured me its normal, spoke to others who were hospitalized,also no exolination
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Never Again in Flushing, MI – Jun 08, 2017
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zero stars. If you're reading these reviews, listen because they all tell the same story. She treated my (very sharp/active) elderly mother extremely rudely. She also denigrated her surgeon, who has an excellent reputation and bedside manner. Extremely unprofessional.
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
3 others found this helpful
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Chicago, IL – May 31, 2017
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I would leave zero stars if I could. Seen her today very unprofessional and doesn't listen. Wanted to do everything I already have had done. She got very loud and said my previous doctor was a quack. Would not recommend to my worse enemy!!
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Lansing, MI – Apr 25, 2017
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She always looks disheveled. She is rude and abrupt. I stopped getting injections because I left there in tears. Went back because famiky Dr wont Rx pain meds. She stated since you refuse injections i wont give you pain meds. Lose weight ang walk outside more! I have RA and extreme migraines. Plus was auto accident. She looks like she does all the meds her patients ask for smh!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Bobbie Pritchard in Flint MI – Jun 08, 2016
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She treats me likes I am a drug addict, doesn't listen to my concerns, minimizes pain and medical issues.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Bad doctor in Flint, MI – Apr 30, 2016
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I concur that this physician does not listen when a patient is relaying their area(s) of concern. In addition, her hands on assessment was a farce. It seems that she favors lumbar puncture, and regardless of reason for patient visit, tries to derive an indication for such. Further, the general impression of the office was very unclean and the odor of cigarette smoke was overwhelming (seemingly contributed to by office staff returning from lunch). Lastly, patient face sheets exposed 4 others 2C
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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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Mar 28, 2016
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The worst experience I've ever had with a doctor. She don't listen to you, she has a very bad and unprofessional attitude. This doctor yelled at me and showed me that she does not care about anyone that comes to see her.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • 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
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Randolph Perry in SAGINAW – Jan 12, 2016
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She refuses to listen to her patients concerns and questions.,She becomes argumentative. She didnt describe the procedure well or inform the patient when she was giving injections!!
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Jan 09, 2016
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Dr. Rama Rao, MD is a pain medicine physician in Flint, MI and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Osmania Medical College in 1976. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch and Ascension Standish Hospital. She is accepting new patients.
  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • Osmania Medical College

    Medical School, 1976
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
Anesthesiology
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
National Board of Physicians and Surgeons®
Anesthesiology
Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

OfficeG4007 W Court St Ste F Flint, MI 48532
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Ascension Standish Hospital

    805 W Cedar St
    Standish, MI 48658
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    95%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    7% higher than the national average

    90%
    Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean

    13% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • MyMichigan Medical Center West Branch

    2463 S M 30
    West Branch, MI 48661
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Covenant Medical Center Harrison

    1447 N Harrison St
    Saginaw, MI 48602

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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