Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adults
- Geriatrics
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleLocations
- Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Early Detection and Diagnostics Clinic at Waltham
- 52 Second Avenue, Blue Building 2nd Floor Suite 2700, Waltham, MA 02451
- Get Directions
- phone: 781-487-6212
- fax: 781-487-6201
- Mass General Brigham Cancer Institute Medical Oncology Clinic at Newton
- 2014 Washington Street, Newton, MA 02462
- Get Directions
- phone: 617-219-1230
- fax: 617-831-7350
- Mass General Hospital Cancer Center
- 55 Fruit Street, Boston, MA 02114
- Get Directions
- phone: 855-776-4224
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Tufts Medical Center, Hematology/Oncology, 2005
- Residency: Roger Williams General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 2000
- Internship: Roger Williams General Hospital, Internal Medicine, 1999
- Medical Education: St. George's University School of Medicine, 1997
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine: American Board of Internal Medicine, 2007
Insurance
- Aetna
- Beech Street
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Blue Cross Blue Shield - Indemnity
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare
- Cigna
- Commonwealth Care Alliance
- Coventry
- Fallon Health
- Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
- Humana
- Maine Community Health Options
- Mass General Brigham Health Plan
- MassHealth
- Medicaid CT
- Medicaid ME
- Medicaid NH
- Medicaid RI
- Medicare
- Medicare ACO
- Multiplan
- Senior Whole Health
- TriCare
- Tufts Health Plan
- Tufts Medicare Preferred
- United Health Care
- Wellpoint
- WellSense
- WellSense NH
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
53 ratings, 19 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- Reviewed on 3/27/2026
Dr was very nice and understanding.
- Reviewed on 3/17/2026
Though not my first visit to the Vernon Cancer Center, I was anxious as I was meeting a new physician. That was a waste of energy, as Dr Rao was very knowledgeable, pleasant and reassuring.
- Reviewed on 3/13/2026
Dr. Rao was fabulous. She answered all our questions. She listened to us and she followed up and called later with one of my questions that I had and I highly recommend her.
- Reviewed on 3/13/2026
The Dr. was very knowledgeable regarding my surgery.
- Reviewed on 3/3/2026
As usual, excellent, professional, personal and caring exchange with Dr. Rao. She is everything anyone could ask for in a doctor and friend!
- Reviewed on 2/8/2026
Great experience!
- Reviewed on 1/7/2026
Professional and caring!
- Reviewed on 11/26/2025
The provider, Dr. Rao , explained everything & answered all my questions.
- Reviewed on 11/24/2025
Yes, my doctors and nurses explained. They were very patient with me and they were very kind. I would tell anybody about these hospitals. It made me feel very comfortable.
- Reviewed on 11/18/2025
This provider has always been caring knowledgeable and professional along with the staff.
- Reviewed on 10/23/2025
Dr Rao explained everything I needed to know.
- Reviewed on 10/15/2025
I felt very comfortable with Dr. Rao and the staff there at the Cancer Center. All my questions were answered. I felt comfortable asking all these questions and getting a response from Dr. Rao, which gave explanation as to what I would be looking ahead to. And I was very confident that She is going to help me with my lung cancer. Thank you.
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Very caring and easy to talk with
- Reviewed on 9/10/2025
Dr. Rao was amazing and professional and does a great job
- Reviewed on 9/11/2025
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- Reviewed on 8/24/2025
Dr Rao is consistently helpful and attentive to my needs. I recommend her highly.
- Reviewed on 7/30/2025
I have had nothing but great care. Through lung cancer. Everybody has been great
- Reviewed on 7/28/2025
Excellent person with care for my concerns
- Reviewed on 7/9/2025
The Dr took the time to answer all my questions in a very caring manner.