Dr. Vijaya Rao, MD
Dr. Vijaya Rao, MD is a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. She is affiliated with medical facilities Rush University Medical Center and The University of Chicago Medical Center. She is accepting telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Vijaya Rao, MD is a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL. Dr. Rao has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. She is affiliated with medical facilities Rush University Medical Center and The University of Chicago Medical Center. She is accepting telehealth appointments.Gastroenterology
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Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
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- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 30
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Surgery Award™ (2025, 2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% 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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