Dr. Adupa Rao, MD
Pulmonologist
1500 San Pablo St, 3rd Fl, Los Angeles, CA 90033
At a glance
5.00 stars (9 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 46 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Works at Keck Medicine of USC - Medicine
5.00
9 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.7
Recent reviews
I always have a very good visit. Dr. Rao explains everything takes his time to make sure I understands what he is explaining and he is very cheerful and polite D Rao. I love him.
More than 1 year agoGE
I like Dr. Rao he is very knowledgeable. He made me feel comfortable right away. I look forward to hear his care plan for my case. This is my 1st follow up visit after testing.
More than 1 year agoDW
Office location
Keck Medicine of USC - Health Sciences Campus
1500 San Pablo St, 3rd Fl, Los Angeles, CA, 90033
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
UnitedHealthcare Oxford
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Popular visit reasons
Bronchitis
Cystic Fibrosis
Non-bacterial Lung Infection
Pneumonia
Pneumothorax
Pulmonology Consultation
Bronchitis
Cystic Fibrosis
Non-bacterial Lung Infection
Pneumonia
More about Dr. Adupa Rao, MD
Dr. Rao attended the University of Southern California as an undergraduate before returning to his native India for medical school. After receiving his medical degree, Dr. Rao was welcomed back to USC and completed an internship, a residency and two fellowships at the LAC+USC Medical Center. An expert in Cystic Fibrosis, Dr. Rao has taught several courses to medical students on understanding the disease and is the Associate Director of the Keck School of Medicine's Adult Cystic Fibrosis Program. Dr. Rao's research activities include lung transplantation and Cystic Fibrosis: Testosterone, Rate of PFT Decline. He has also been a distinguished lecturer on Sarcoidosis and created a DVD produced by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation titled "Looking Ahead: Transition for Pediatric to Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patient Care."
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Mahadevappa Rampure Medical College, Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Los Angeles County+University of Southern California Medical Center, Fellowship in Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine
Los Angeles County+University of Southern California Medical Center, Residency in Internal Medicine
Practice
Affiliation
Keck Hospital of USC
USC Norris Cancer Hospital
Certifications
Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine)
Awards and publications
Castle Connolly Top Doctor
Pasadena Magazine: Top Doctor, 2011
GlaxoSmithKline: Fellowship Research Award, 2001
Resident of the Year
Chief Resident of Internal Medicine
Tutor of the Year
Pharmacokinetics of Tedizolid in Plasma and Sputum of Adults with Cystic Fibrosis Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2018 Jun 18.
Pharmacokinetic-Pharmacodynamic Target Attainment Analyses To Determine Optimal Dosing of Ceftazidime-Avibactam for the Treatment of Acute Pulmonary Exacerbations in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2017 Oct; 61(10).
Efficacy of Rhesus Theta-Defensin-1 in Experimental Models of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Lung Infection and Inflammation Antimicrob Agents Chemother. 2017 08; 61(8).
Doxycycline exhibits anti-inflammatory activity in CF bronchial epithelial cells Pulm Pharmacol Ther. 2012 Oct; 25(5):377-82.
Background
Languages spoken
English
Hindi
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1558390880
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.67
Bedside manner
5.00
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9 reviews
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I always have a very good visit. Dr. Rao explains everything takes his time to make sure I understands what he is explaining and he is very cheerful and polite D Rao. I love him.
More than 1 year agoGE
I like Dr. Rao he is very knowledgeable. He made me feel comfortable right away. I look forward to hear his care plan for my case. This is my 1st follow up visit after testing.
More than 1 year agoDW
Great.
More than 1 year agoHN
Dr and staff are all excellent.
More than 1 year agoEW
Informative.
More than 1 year agoSR
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Which hospital is Dr. Adupa Rao affiliated with?
Dr. Adupa Rao is affiliated with Keck Hospital of USC and USC Norris Cancer Hospital.
What practice does Dr. Adupa Rao work with?
Dr. Adupa Rao works with Keck Medicine of USC - Medicine.
Where is Dr. Adupa Rao's office located?
Dr. Adupa Rao's office is located at 1500 San Pablo St, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Which board certifications does Dr. Adupa Rao have?
Dr. Adupa Rao is certified by Critical Care Medicine (Internal Medicine).
What languages does Dr. Adupa Rao speak?
Dr. Adupa Rao speaks English and Hindi.
How do patients rate Dr. Adupa Rao in reviews?
9 patients have reviewed Dr. Adupa Rao. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.