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Dr. Varuni Rao, DO

Dr. Varuni Rao, DO

Rheumatology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Varuni Rao, DO is a rheumatologist in Plano, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Medical City Plano and Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

6201 Dallas Pkwy Ste 100 Plano, TX 75024
Telehealth available

At a Glance

  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

3.2

34 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 Star
53%
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4 Star
3%
3%
3 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
44%
44%

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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 05, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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
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Unknown – Jan 31, 2025
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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
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KJA – Jan 29, 2025
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Nov 12, 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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anonymous – Apr 26, 2021
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Gaylan Goodnight – Jul 16, 2020
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Christy Roy in Wylie, TX – Jul 20, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • 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
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
poughkeepsie, NY – Apr 29, 2017
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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
Stacy in CT – Sep 22, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Tamara Berdofe in Danbury, CT – Jul 07, 2016
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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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Debi in Southbury, CT – Jun 18, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Varuni Rao, DO is a rheumatologist in Plano, TX and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read more
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • New York Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital
  • New York Institute Of Technology College Of Osteopathic Medicine

    Medical School, 2005
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Locations

Practice

North Texas Institute of Neurology and Headache PA6201 Dallas Pkwy Ste 100 Plano, TX 75024
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  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Methodist Hospital for Surgery

    17101 Dallas Pkwy
    Addison, TX 75001

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    84%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Baylor Scott & White Medical Center-Grapevine

    1650 W College St
    Grapevine, TX 76051
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    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

    Outstanding 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 awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Medical City McKinney

    4500 Medical Center Dr
    McKinney, TX 75069
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

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

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

    America'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 awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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