Dr. Jitendar Rao, MD
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Dr. Jitendar Rao, MD
Nephrology
Dr. Jitendar Rao, MD is a nephrologist in Aurora, CO and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Aligarth Muslim University in 1990. He is affiliated with medical facilities HCA HealthONE Aurora and HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Colorado Kidney Care
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Dr. Rao is affiliated with HCA HealthONE Presbyterian St. Luke's Denver, a highly rated hospital.
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- Area of Expertise • Dr. Rao specializes in the area of Nephrology. See board certifications
- Offers Telehealth • This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals
- Hospital Satisfaction • Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Rao joined Colorado Kidney Care in 2003. He was born and educated in India, studying there until moving to St. Louis, MO for his medical residency. He served as Chief Resident and then Assistant Professor at the Department of Internal Medicine...read moreNephrology
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St Louis University Health Sciences Center
Fellowship HospitalSt Louis University Health Sciences Center
Residency HospitalAligarth Muslim University
Medical School, 1990
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Affiliated Hospitals
- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)
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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 43
hospital awardsAmerica'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
View all awardsAmerica'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 patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
82%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% lower than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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