Dr. Uma Rao is a physiatrist in Warwick, RI. She helps patients to recuperate from injury or disease to enjoy a higher quality of life.
Yes, Dr. Uma M. Rao is accepting new patients at this office.
455 Toll Gate Road, Warwick, RI 02886-2759
Dr. Uma Rao graduated from Other in 1963.
Dr. Rao has two offices in Rhode Island where she specializes in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Geriatrics and Internal Medicine.
Dr. Rao works with eighty-nine doctors including Dr. Thomas Raimondo and Dr. Erin Hogan.
Physical medicine & rehabilitation specialists, or physiatrists, are doctors who specialize in helping patients rehabilitate from injuries or complications of disease. This could include a weekend warrior coming back from a broken leg, or an aging grandmother dealing with arthritis. Dr. Rao may employ a range of treatment & rehabilitation techniques, including physical therapy, occupational therapy and nerve stimulation treatments, among others.
Dr. Rao is trained to provide comprehensive medical care for elderly and aging patients. As patients age, they may experience an increased susceptibility to illness and injury. In some cases, illnesses or injuries in seniors may overlap to create complicated diagnostic and treatment processes. Dr. Rao is trained to diagnose, treat and manage these and any related medical situations in seniors.
The specialty of internal medicine is an area of primary care for adults. Dr. Rao specializes in diagnosing and treating cross-system illnesses that may affect multiple organ systems. Dr. Rao can also refer patients to specialists when medically necessary. For example, patients with severe heart problems may be referred to a cardiologist for additional diagnostic tests or treatments.
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MD • 1963
Please Note: The information displayed below is sourced from the 2014 Medicare Physician and Other Supplier National Provider Identifier (NPI) Aggregate Report. It's important to remember that the statistics below are not inclusive of all patients treated by Dr. Rao, but only those who participate in Medicare.