Dr. Ricardo Rao, MD
Dr. Ricardo Rao, MD is a vascular surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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3015 N Ballas Rd Saint Louis, MO 63131Make an Appointment
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| 4 star | 13% | 13% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
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| 1 star | 27% | 27% |
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Dr. Ricardo Rao, MD is a vascular surgeon in Saint Louis, MO and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1987. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Missouri Baptist Medical Center and Memorial Hospital. He is accepting new patients.Vascular Surgery
General Surgery
Endocrine Surgery
Gastroenterological Surgery
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Case Western Reserve/ University Hospitals
Fellowship Hospital, 1994St. Louis University Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1988University Of Missouri School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1987
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- Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
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89%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean12% higher than the national average
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home82%Patients said their room and bathroom were always kept clean5% higher than the national average
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