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Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD

Nephrology & Hypertension* Age 74
Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD
4.8 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD is a Nephrology & Hypertension Specialist in South Holland, IL.
Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD
4.8 (4 Ratings)
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Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD

Nephrology & Hypertension* Age 74
South Holland, IL
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52 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD is a Nephrology & Hypertension Specialist in South Holland, IL.

About

Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD is a Nephrology & Hypertension Specialist in South Holland, IL and has 52 years experience. They graduated from Armed Forces Med Coll, Poona University in 1972 and completed a residency at St. Joseph S Hospital & Medical Center.They currently practice at Associates in Nephrology, S.C. and are affiliated with Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Franciscan St. James Health and Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Dr. Rao has experience treating conditions like Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Rao received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Their office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Rao is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease
Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease
End-Stage Renal Disease
Acidosis
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage II
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage III
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage IV
Chronic Kidney Diseases
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Gout
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertension
Hypokalemia
Hyposmolality and Hyponatremia
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Nephritis and Nephropathy
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Proteinuria
Renal Hyperparathyroidism
Vitamin D Deficiency
Acute Glomerulonephritis
Acute Kidney Failure
Alkalosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Bone Disorders
Chronic Glomerulonephritis
Chronic Kidney Disease Stage V
Chronic Nephritic Syndrome
Congenital Cystic Kidney Disease
Diabetes Insipidus
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Kidney Disease
Kidney Failure
Kidney Hypertrophy
Kidney Stones
Limb Swelling
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus
Nephrotic Syndrome
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic Kidney Disease, Type 1
Potassium Deficiency
Pyonephrosis
Renal Artery Arteriosclerotic Disease
Renal Hypertension
Renal Osteodystrophy
Traumatic Acute Kidney Injury
Vascular Disease
Dialysis
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End-Stage Renal Disease Related Services
Hemodialysis
Kidney Stones Treatment
Peritoneal Dialysis

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicare
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 South Holland office
    17225 Paxton Ave, South Holland, IL 60473
    Monday
    Closed
    Tuesday
    07:00 - 12:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    Closed
    Friday
    07:00 - 12:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Patient Satisfaction

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4.8
Based on 4 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (0)

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Apr 20, 2022
Excellent doctor, very knowledgeable and caring.great staff as well. highly recommended
— Apr 20, 2022
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Specialties*
Nephrology & Hypertension
Nephrology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Armed Forces Med Coll, Poona University
    1972
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Internal Medicine and Nephrology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • St Josephs Hospital and Medical Center
    1977
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • St. Joseph S Hospital & Medical Center
    1978
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Chicago
    1980
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Rao's profile.

Dr. Rao frequently treats the following conditions: Hypertensive Chronic Kidney Disease and Hypertensive Heart and Chronic Kidney Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD is affiliated with Advocate South Suburban Hospital, Franciscan Health Olympia Fields, Franciscan St. James Health and Ingalls Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Vijaykumar Rao, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Nephrology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate South Suburban Hospital

    17800 Kedzie Ave, Hazel Crest, IL

  • Franciscan Health Olympia Fields

    20201 Crawford Ave, Olympia Fields, IL

  • Franciscan St. James Health

    1423 Chicago Rd, Chicago Heights, IL

  • Ingalls Memorial Hospital

    1 Ingalls Dr, Harvey, IL