Raju Rao, MD
Dr. Raju Rao is an Oncologist for Florida Cancer Specialists and Research Institute in Hernando County. He describes himself as an optimist who always like to see what can be done and what is possible. Throughout his career he has been part of the steady strides that have extended survivorship with treatments that are better tolerated so patients can achieve the best outcomes and enjoy their best quality of life.
Dr. Rao received his medical degree from Universidad Mundial Dominicana in the Dominican Republic. He completed Internal Medicine residency training at Episcopal Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and a fellowship in Hematology at Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York, New York. He is Board-certified in Hematology, Medical Oncology and Internal Medicine.
Since 1992, Dr. Rao has participated in numerous clinical studies involving solid tumors, hematology tumors, bone metastases, pain, anemia and monoclonal antibodies and other diseases as a sub-investigator and investigator.
Prior to joining Florida Cancer Specialists in 2013, he provided oncology and hematology care and served as Laboratory Director with cancer Care Centers of Florida in New Port Richey.
Medical School
Universidad Mundial Dominicana – Dominican Republic
Education
Undergraduate School – Rutgers University – New Brunswick, NJ
Undergraduate School – Elon College – Elon, NC
Residency
Episcopal Hospital – Philadelphia, PA
Fellowship
Oncology/Hematology – Mount Sinai Hospital – New York, NY
Oncology/Hematology – SUNY Health Science Center – Brooklyn, NY
Board Certification
Medical Oncology
Honors & Achievements
Member of National Dean’s List
Alpha Chi Honor Society, Elon College
Teaching Resident of the Year 1989, Episcopal Hospital
Reviewer of Questions for Hematology/Oncology Board Exam, 2003 to 2004
Professional Affiliations
American Society of Clinical Oncology
American College of Physicians
American Medical Association
Florida Medical Association
Florida Society of Clinical Oncology (FLASCO)
Dr. Raju Rao & Patient Shirley Waddey – Florida Cancer Specialists
Dr. Raju Rao explains what first influenced his decision to practice oncology and the many exciting and evolving changes occurring as a result of the research.