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Dr. Veluvolu Rao, MD

Dr. Veluvolu Rao, MD

Internal Medicine*
50+ years of experience

Dr. Veluvolu Rao, MD is an internist in Milwaukee, WI and has over 50 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA / ANCHORAGE CAMPUS in 1971. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Ascension Saint Francis and Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital-St. Joseph Campus. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 25 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (25 reviews)

Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - St. Francis Euclid Building

3201 S 16th St Milwaukee, WI 53215
(414) 389-3180
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  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Rao specializes in the area of Internal Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Recent Reviews
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  • Hospital Satisfaction
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Dr. Rao's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Rao

4.4

25 ratings, 14 with a written review
5 Star
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4 Star
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2 Star
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1 Star
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Krishna – Apr 15, 2025
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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
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Apr 11, 2025
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2025
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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
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Marian Ellis – Mar 13, 2025
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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
  • Long wait times
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Apr 19, 2024
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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
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Ellen – Jun 22, 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
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Rosemary C – Feb 22, 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
1 person found this helpful
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Linda – Sep 07, 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
1 person found this helpful
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andrew sarnecki – Jun 12, 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
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Radhovan S. – May 10, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jan Murry – Sep 28, 2021
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Dec 01, 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
2 people found this helpful
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Margaret Welniak in racine, wi – Dec 01, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
8 people found this helpful
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Milwaukee, WI – Jun 06, 2017
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About Me

biography

Veluvolu Rao, MD, is an internal medicine doctor with Ascension Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI. He provides personalized primary care for conditions that affect adults as they age. Dr. Rao listens to understand you and your health concerns. He takes...read more

  • Internal Medicine

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  • University Of Alaska / Anchorage Campus

    Medical School, 1971
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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Internal Medicine
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    Locations

    Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - St. Francis Euclid Building

    Ascension Medical Group Wisconsin - St. Francis Euclid Building3201 S 16th St Milwaukee, WI 53215
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Aurora St. Luke's Medical Center

      2900 W Oklahoma Ave
      Milwaukee, WI 53215
      Recipient of 11
      hospital awards

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

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      5% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Ascension Se Wisconsin Hospital-St. Joseph Campus

      5000 W Chambers St
      Milwaukee, WI 53210
      Recipient of 2
      hospital awards

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

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

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

      2% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback

    • Ascension Saint Francis

      3237 S 16th St
      Milwaukee, WI 53215
      Recipient of 1
      hospital award

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

      84%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
      75%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      1% lower than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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