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Dr. Girish Rao, MD

Dr. Girish Rao, MD

Pediatric Gastroenterology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Girish Rao, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mysore Medical College in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Decatur County Memorial Hospital and Franciscan Health Indianapolis. He is accepting new patients.

5 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 5 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

705 Riley Hospital Dr Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 944-3774

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Rao specializes in the areas of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Pediatric Transplant Hepatology & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

5.0

4 ratings, 2 with a written review
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jennifer in Fishers, IN – Jun 20, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Richard Foutch in Bloomington, IN – Jun 23, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Girish Rao, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Indianapolis, IN and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mysore Medical College in 1993. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Decatur County...read more

  • Pediatric Gastroenterology

  • Pediatric Transplant Hepatology

  • Pediatrics

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Mysore Medical College

    Medical School, 1993
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Gastroenterology
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Pediatric Transplant Hepatology
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Riley Hospital for Children at Indiana University Health705 Riley Hospital Dr Indianapolis, IN 46202
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Parkview Regional Medical Center

    11109 Parkview Plaza Dr
    Fort Wayne, IN 46845
    Recipient of 16
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Franciscan Health Indianapolis

    8111 S Emerson Ave
    Indianapolis, IN 46237
    Recipient of 42
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital

    5165 McCarty Ln
    Lafayette, IN 47905
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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