As a thoracic surgeon in Louisiana, Dr. Vyas Rao is trained to perform complicated surgeries on the lungs, esophagus, heart and other parts of the chest.
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Yes, Dr. Vyas R. Rao is accepting new patients at this office.
(318) 675-7531
1501 Kings Highway, Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
Dr. Vyas Rao graduated from Other in 1982.
Dr. Rao has one office in Louisiana where he specializes in Thoracic Surgery and Vascular Surgery.
Dr. Rao works with three hundred and five doctors including Dr. John Carmody and Dr. Randy Richter.
Following rigorous and lengthy training, thoracic surgeons are uniquely qualified to perform complex surgeries on the chest, or thorax as it is sometimes called. Their focus is usually on the lungs, esophagus, and other areas of the chest, and may also include the heart. As such, Dr. Rao may see patients in Louisiana for a wide range of surgeries, for example removing cancer causing tumors from the esophagus and chest wall, or even a lung transplant.
Vascular surgeons are trained to evaluate and treat complications and diseases of the circulatory system including arteries, veins, and blood vessels. Dr. Rao may offer a range of surgical and non-surgical treatments, including the removal of plaque from arteries, treatment of varicose veins, and surgery to prevent aneurysms, heart attacks or coronary artery disease, among others.
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MD • 1982
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.