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Dr. Samir Rao, MD

Dr. Samir Rao, MD

Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Samir Rao, MD is a plastic surgeon in Annandale, VA and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences in 2007. He is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Rao is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center Reston, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Explains Conditions WellPatients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top HospitalAmerica’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Clean HospitalPatients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. See hospitals

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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

4.3

27 ratings, 16 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Dec 18, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 22, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Angry – Oct 25, 2023
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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
Helpful
Diana D – Feb 21, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Consultation Failure – Sep 16, 2022
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 09, 2022
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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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Stormy – Jun 25, 2022
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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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Luisa Alcazar – May 28, 2022
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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
Helpful
Ava – Jan 19, 2022
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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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Jul 29, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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VPP – Nov 10, 2019
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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
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
JM HItchcock in Woodstock, MD – Jan 30, 2019
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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
Helpful
Apr 17, 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
Helpful
Apr 03, 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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sara – Feb 01, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Falls Church, VA – Jan 18, 2018
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About Me

care philosophy

Our practice's deeply held philosophy about cosmetic surgery is this: there is a unique solution for each individual. To reflect the individual?s sense of self, the right solution must be provided and implemented by professional plastic surgeons....read more

biography

Dr. Rao graduated with distinction from the George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Afterwards, he completed a six-year residency in plastic surgery at Georgetown University Hospital, while simultaneously receiving training...read more
  • Cosmetic, Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

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  • Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

    Residency Hospital
  • Medstar Georgetown University Hospital

    Internship Hospital
  • George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

    Medical School, 2007
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Reston Hospital Center

    1850 Town Center Pkwy
    Reston, VA 20190
    Recipient of 33
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence 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™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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