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Dr. Somashekar Rao, MD

Dr. Somashekar Rao, MD

Internal Medicine*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Somashekar Rao, MD is an internist in Arlington, VA and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Kempegowda Institute of Medical Sciences in 1991. He is affiliated with Reston Hospital Center.

Practice

1701 N George Mason Dr Arlington, VA 22205
(703) 359-7460

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rao specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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  • Internal Medicine

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  • Kempegowda Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Virginia Hospital Center1701 N George Mason Dr Arlington, VA 22205
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Mid Atlantic Pemanente Medical Group2101 E Jefferson St Rockville, MD 20852
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Office1635 N George Mason Dr Ste 155 Arlington, VA 22205
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Inova Fairfax Hospital3300 Gallows Rd Falls Church, VA 22042
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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

    View all patient feedback
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