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Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD
4.7 (42 Ratings)

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Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.
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Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 67
Baton Rouge, LA
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39 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA.

About

Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Baton Rouge, LA and has 39 years experience. They graduated from SCB Med Coll-Utkal U, Cuttack in 1985 and completed a residency at University at Buffalo - State University of New York.They currently practice at Gastroenterology Associates and are affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 42 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Rao accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Abdominal Pain
Constipation
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anemia
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Ascites
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Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hereditary Amyloidosis
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Ischemic Colitis
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
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    PHCS Network PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Associates
    9103 Jefferson Hwy, Baton Rouge, LA 70809
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Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao
4.7
Based on 42 Reviews
5 Stars (39)
4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (3)

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Feb 22, 2023
While being friendly, Dr. Rao focused on my health issue.
Erat Joseph — Feb 22, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SCB Med Coll-Utkal U, Cuttack
    1985
Medical Education

Internship

Internship
  • University at Buffalo - State University of New York
    1988
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University at Buffalo - State University of New York
    1990
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Roswell Park Cancer Institute|University at Buffalo - State University of New York
    1990
Fellowship Hospital
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Dr. Maheswar Rao, MD is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center

    5000 Hennessy Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA