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Dr. Ishu Rao, MD

Dr. Ishu Rao, MD

Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Ishu Rao, MD is a clinical cardiac electrophysiologist in Ventura, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 1995. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as St. John's Hospital Camarillo and St. John's Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

100 N Brent St Ste 103 Ventura, CA 93003

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At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 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

4.0

12 ratings, 4 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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Michael Bosley – Mar 28, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 people found this helpful
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Rick Morgan in Moorpark – Feb 07, 2018
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Ventura, CA – Dec 08, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
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Mimi Milne in Ojai, CA – May 24, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Offers high-quality, individualized care with compassion. Believes communication and collaboration with patients is the foundation for effective relationships. Through effective education, patients are empowered to partner in their care and achieve their health goals.

biography

Dr. Ishu Rao is a Board Certified Cardiac Electrophysiologist based in Ventura, California where he practices at the Community Memorial Hospital of Ventura (CMH) and serves as the institution's Director of EP Services. 

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  • Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology

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  • Hospital Of The Good Samaritan

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003
  • Harbor Ucla

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002
  • Baylor College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 1996
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College

    Medical School, 1995
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Locations

Practice

Rao Cardiac Arrhythmia Inc100 N Brent St Ste 103 Ventura, CA 93003
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. John's Hospital Camarillo

    2309 Antonio Ave
    Camarillo, CA 93010
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

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

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  • Community Memorial Hospital San Buenaventura

    147 N Brent St
    Ventura, CA 93003
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 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

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    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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • St. John's Regional Medical Center

    1600 N Rose Ave
    Oxnard, CA 93030
    Recipient of 34
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

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

    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

    View all awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

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