Dr. Santi Rao, MD
Dr. Santi Rao, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Concord, CA and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Armed Forces Medical College, Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences in 1972. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Eden Medical Center and John Muir Medical Center Concord. He is accepting new patients.
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care philosophy
Our goal is leave nothing undone, for your relief.It is after all, about you and your life.
We will offer a comprehensive diagnosis, with explanation of your options, and how to make a decision, whatever that may...read more
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Orthopedic Surgery
Orthopedic Spine Surgery
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Pain Medicine
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University Of Pune / Armed Forces Medical College
Undergraduate SchoolCity Hospital Germany
Fellowship Hospital, 1982University Of Southern California
Fellowship Hospital, 1981State University Of New York Health Science Center-brooklyn
Residency Hospital, 1980Muhlenberg Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1976Armed Forces Medical College
Undergraduate School, 1972Armed Forces Medical College, Maharashtra University Of Health Sciences
Medical School, 1972
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- Recipient of 10
hospital awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 3
hospital awardsJoint Replacement Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2022)
Superior clinical outcomes in knee and hip replacement
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well - Recipient of 13
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsSurgical Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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