Poornima Rao, MD

AHN Provider

Poornima Rao, MD

Endocrinology

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Expertise: Acromegaly, Adrenal...See all...

(412) 847-1175

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Locations

The Center for Diabetes and Endocrine Health

8950 Duncan Avenue, 4th Floor

Pittsburgh, PA 15237

DIRECTIONS

(412) 847-1175

Fax (412) 847-1295

Dr. Rao treats patients for diabetes, thyroid conditions, and polycystic ovary syndrome. She is experienced in continuous glucose monitoring and Eversense insertion procedures. Among her clinical interests are diabetes, thyroid issues, and women’s health.

Dr. Rao received her medical degree from the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia in Moscow, Russia. She completed a residency at St. Francis Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She furthered her training through a fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She speaks English and Russian.

Languages Spoken

Expertise

Acromegaly

Adrenal Gland Disorder

Calcium Disorders

Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia

Craniopharyngioma

Cushing's Syndrome

Diabetes

Gestational Diabetes

Growth Disorders

Hashimoto's Disease

Hyperpituitarism

Hyperthyroidism

Hypoglycemia

Hypopituitarism

Hypothyroidism

Insulin

Metabolic Syndrome

Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia

Neuroendocrine Tumor

Obesity

Parathyroid Disorder

Pituitary Disorder

Pre-Diabetes

Testosterone Deficiency

Weight Gain

Ratings

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Explanations about your problem or condition

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Discussion of proposed treatments (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

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Efforts to include you in decisions about your care

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Recent Patient Comments

"Dr. Rao and [...] are great"

March 19, 2024

"Dr. Rao is the best!"

March 13, 2024

"Doctor Rao seems to be well trained and up to date in her specialty, but she is not warm as she relates to the patient."

February 27, 2024

"Excellent communication"

February 01, 2024

"Dr. Rao is an excellent physician. She cares and listens and always tries to find a solution. Glad I found her!"

January 31, 2024

"Very good."

January 26, 2024

"Explained everything about treatment I would need for Reclast infusion"

January 22, 2024

"Love this doctor"

December 27, 2023

"Dr Rao explains things easily. I have confidence in her ability to manage my osteoporosis!"

December 21, 2023

"Dr Rao listens and does not rush."

December 19, 2023

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Credentials

Fellowship

University of Illinois at Chicago

School

Peoples Friendship University of Russia

Board

American Board of Int Med-Endocrinology, Diabetes

Residency

St Francis Medical Center

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