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Dr. Seema Rao, MD

Dr. Seema Rao, MD

Geriatric Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Seema Rao, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Santa Rosa, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Grant Med Coll-Bombay University in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist Health Howard Memorial and Adventist Health Ukiah Valley. She is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

5555 Montgomery Dr Santa Rosa, CA 95409

Make an Appointment

(707) 579-6957
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Dr. Rao is a patient favorite Geriatric Medicine Physician

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  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Rao specializes in the areas of Geriatric Medicine & Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

4.8

34 ratings, 24 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Grateful Patient – Jun 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 09, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 03, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Apr 26, 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
No results
3 people found this helpful
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C. Kelley – Jan 16, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Garth Gechell – Jan 15, 2023
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Sheila Campbell – Dec 19, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Brian and Trish Wardall – Nov 04, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Nov 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Oct 22, 2022
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Fran – Aug 02, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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S. Black – Jun 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Susan S Drake – Jun 30, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim Masters – Jun 01, 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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Pam Howell – May 11, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Karna Slifer – May 04, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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barbara tuscany – Apr 24, 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
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
J W – Mar 31, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Raye Elaine, BCPA Healthcare Advocate – Feb 10, 2022
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About Me

biography

Dr. Seema Rao, MD is a geriatric medicine physician in Santa Rosa, CA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Grant Med Coll-Bombay University in 1990. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Adventist...read more

  • Geriatric Medicine

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  • Brookdale University Hospital Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2004

  • Grant Med Coll-bombay University

    Medical School, 1990

  • Grant Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Geriatric Medicine
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Internal Medicine
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    Locations

    Practice

    Spring Lake Village5555 Montgomery Dr Santa Rosa, CA 95409
    1
    Vineyard Post Acute101 Monroe St Petaluma, CA 94954
    2
    Petaluma Post-acute Rehabilitation1115 B St Petaluma, CA 94952
    3
    Santa Rosa Post Acute4650 Hoen Ave Santa Rosa, CA 95405
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Adventist Health Howard Memorial

      1 Marcela Dr
      Willits, CA 95490
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (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 awards

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

      90%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      13% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Adventist Health Ukiah Valley

      275 Hospital Dr
      Ukiah, CA 95482
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      76%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      2% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital

      1165 Montgomery Dr
      Santa Rosa, CA 95405
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

      Surgical Care Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in surgical care across 15 of the most common in-hospital surgical procedures including cardiac, vascular, joint replacement, prostate, spine, and gastrointestinal surgeries

      View all awards

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

      82%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% lower than the national average

      71%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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