Ramya K. Rao, MD
Irvine, CA 92602
- Mission Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
- St. Jude Heritage Medical Group and Affiliated Physicians
St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group Dermatology - Irvine
13400 Jamboree Road, Suite 200, Irvine, CA 92602
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- Blue Shield of CA Medicare Advantage
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- Health Net HMO
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About Ramya K. Rao
Dr. Rao is a board certified dermatologist who provides comprehensive medical, surgical, and cosmetic care for patients of all ages.
Dr. Rao hails from an international background but grew up in Lubbock, Texas and graduated as an International Baccalaureate diplomate from Lubbock High School. She majored in Biology and minored in Religion at Trinity University in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Rao received her Doctorate degree in Medicine from Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center in Lubbock. She completed her dermatology residency at MD Anderson Cancer Center and the University of Texas Houston, where she served as chief resident. Dr. Rao is passionate about advancing medicine, and has over 45 research and clinical publications to date, in prestigious journals such as Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) and Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology (JAAD). She applies the principle of evidence-based practice to deliver compassionate and personalized care to her patients. Dr. Rao has traveled to various countries in Asia and the Americas to provide care to those in need, and regularly participates in health fairs, skin cancer screenings, and charity clinics.
In her home state of Texas, Dr. Rao earned the title of Best Doctor in both Dallas and Collin County for several years, as well as a Local Profile Best Doctor in Dallas prior to relocating to California. In addition, she has appeared on local radio stations to offer her expertise in skin health related matters.
She relocated to Irvine to practice medicine with her husband, a Los Angeles native, and a pulmonologist/critical care physician. She is delighted to call Southern California home and honored to serve her new community.
In her free time, Dr. Rao enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family, including her lively Maltese, Tobey.
- American Board of Dermatology, Dermatology
13400 Jamboree Road, Suite 200
Irvine, CA 92602
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Dr. Rao is awesome - so easy to talk to and very personable and knowledgeable.
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Very good
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Dr. Rao is extremely interested in listening to the patient and explaining thoroughly.
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Dr Rao was extremely helpful and considerate with my health situation. I'm very satisfied for all my experience with her and the staff
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Very satisfied with every aspect!
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Everyone in the providence system is excellent
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Dr Rao was early to the appointment. She listened carefully and addressed my health questions and concerns.
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Dr. Rao is very professional, thorough and takes great care of her patients concerns & issues. She is a joy to visit & to speak with in all maters that pertain to health care.
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Dr. Rao is wonderful
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Dr. Rao took the time to explain my concerns
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Excellent
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All the doctors at Providence that I've seen have an excellent! They take the time to listen to you hear what you need and give you clear answers back! Highly recommended
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Very nice and caring provider.
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Thanks you
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Dr Rao very friendly and professional
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Great doctor and great assistant.
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Great experience
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Dr. Rau was very attentive and exceptionally thoughtful in making me comfortable during my procedure.
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Excellent
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Dr Rao was very knowledgeable! She quickly examined me and took care of lesions
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Dr. Rao provided excellent information and treatment in the office.
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I feel confident and safe with my health care.
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I have no problem. I would recommend my friends and my family's They listen and they're very kind. I'm a senior and i'm happy to know that they help your seniors a lot you so much. [Name(s)]
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Excellent staff nurses and Doctors
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Very good experience.
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All my providers with whom I've met in this group have been helpful, personable and caring. I've been very pleasantly surprised.
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Dr. Rao is courteous, caring, knowledgeable and very detail-oriented.
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Very good experience
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A doctor and her staff were great
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Dr. Rao was thorough and knowledgeable. She has a great bedside manner that made me feel heard and made the appointment feel fun and collaborative.
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Dr Rao was great! I felt like she took time to see and hear me. Staff was great and the facility was super clean and easy to find.
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Dr. RAO was very good. If would go back to her if I needed to see her again for anything about Dermatology
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Dr. Ramya Rao and staff are phenomenal.
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Great service
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Wonderful experience. Very professional and courteous.
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I like the fact that it's quite easy to talk with my care providers and I don't feel being rushed. My questions were answered in very understandable terms.
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Very good
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My experience at my previous dermatologist was poor. I say in a waiting room for 45 minutes, they looked at me for something like 5 minutes and sent me on my way. This office in contrast was great. It was easy to sign-in, and I was seen right away. Aside from Dr. Rao I interacted with 3 other Members of the staff, and they were all kind and professional. Dr. Rao was great. She was thorough, walked through what she found, and laid out her recommended treatment plan. She answered all of my questions in a way that I could understand. I left with a great deal of confidence in both the office and Dr. Rao and plan to continue going to them indefinitely for my dermatology needs.
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The doctor and staff are beyond outstanding ! Everyone is attentive, thoughtful and professional. The medical records for prior visits appear accurate and allow for fast care decisions and make for a very efficient visit. I don't think I could be any more happy with this facility, doctor and staff.
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They were all great and helpful
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The Doctors and staff are great
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Dr Rao is a good listener and provided good feedback
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This survey seems to assume that this was a general care visit. Doctor is specialist dermatologist and visit was for dermatological concerns. The visit experience was flawless.
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Excellent interface,evaluation and care!!Very personable and totally professional on all counts. 100% satisfaction :) !! Looking forward to positive outcome.
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Sr. Rao and her assistant were very professional and took care of my concerns.
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Very good care was received. Thank you
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Dr Rao is a very professional DeematologistShe is so welcoming & asks questions about my skin issuesDr Rao has a delightful presence with patients too!!
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I really like Dr Rao. She is so pleasant and understanding. I hope that she can see the rest of my family when she returns from maternity leave
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Very good
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This was my first time going to the office building and had met the doctor for the 3rd time. She was very friendly, patience and already knew what was wrong with my skin. I have Lichen Planus in which I have never heard. She did biopsy on the same day and did everything she can to help me with so much patience. A really nice heart. But As an hearing impaired, they provide me interpreter via iPad. And the only issue is the iPad was heavy and didn't have a stand to hold the iPad. In another doctor visit, they use a stand like the blood pressure machine roll to hold the iPad. I had a little hard time holding and trying to look at the interpreter and doctor talking with a kinda of heavy iPad. Overall great.
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All good
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I went to see Dr Roa because my Dermatologist could not see me.I was very surprised that l liked her, that she understood my concerns and when l left l felt like there's a solution to my issue. I will be going back to her!!
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Dr. Rao was great. Very efficient
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Scheduling was fast and easyI was taken back almost immediatelyDr saw me almost immediately Dr was the best the best in every wayMy experience was great
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This was my first visit with Dr Rao and I assured her that I was completely satisfied as nd appreciated her help.
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Dr Rao was extremely friendly, thorough and listened to my every concern. Will definitely seek her help in the future.
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We will see her again
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It is my second visit I saw Dr. Roa. She was very patience and knew what was wrong with my skin on my first visit. Did a biopsy on my first and saw her on the second visit. Gave me copy of my result and to try the medication for itchy/burn. Will be going for my 3rd soon. And this building is my 2nd time I came and everyone was great. I lives in [Location] and I was sent there per Urgent Care because in [Location] all were booked and I couldn't wait due to my skin health issues.
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Great experience!
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In addition to Dr. Rao, Jordan was amazing, friendly, thoughtful and made me feel at ease.
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Very clear and simple to understand
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Very pleasant Dr, she was polite and respectful.
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Felt very good with this provider and listened attentively to my concerns.
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I switched from a model where I had a monthly fee to see a doctor and she would take care of everything. She did full body skin checks every year. When I switched to using my insurance, I had to piecemeal my care using different doctors. Most of the ones I've seen have been amazing.but this doctor and nurse acted like I was crazy when I said I was just there for a full body skin check. They asked if I thought I had skin cancer and is aid, no, but I also don't know what it would look like. They asked if maybe I just wanted an upper body only check and I said, I always used to get full body. So they begrudgingly did it. I'm not a doctor. How they heck am I supposed to know what's normal. I had other questions I decided not to ask because they acted like I was a burden. Never seeing this officeor doctor again.
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Great experience all around!
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First time with Dr Roa
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Dr. Rao is excellent.
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She was thorough and knowledgeable
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Dr. Rao and team are very professional, listen intently and work with the patient to find the best care strategy for their personal needs.
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Dr Rao didn't pay attention on my heath concen berry unprofessional
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Dr. Rao seems knowledgeable and competent.
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Dr. Rao was knowledgable, kind, thorough and has a lovely sense of humor, which I appreciate !
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Dr. Rao was great.
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Dr. Rao was professional, caring, and explained what she was doing in detail.I will make an appointment anytime I need to see a dermatologist.
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Thanks You
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Good
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She was very sweet and very informative..
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Dr Rao is exceptional - personable and professional.
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Conditions and Procedures
- Abnormalities Of The Skin
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Acne
- Acne Scar
- Acne Surgery
- Actinic Cheilitis
- Actinic Keratosis (Ak)
- Acute Generalized Exanthematous Pustulosis
- Allergic Contact Dermatitis
- Allergic Urticaria
- Allergic Vasculitis
- Alopecia
- Alopecia Areata
- Angioma
- Angular Cheilitis
- Anhidrosis
- Aphthous Ulcers
- Atypical Mole
- Basal Cell Carcinoma
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
- Benign Neoplasm Of Skin Of Lip
- Biologic Therapy For Skin Diseases
- Birthmark
- Blistering Disorder
- Brittle Nails
- Bullous Disease
- Cafe Au Lait Spots
- Calcinosis Cutis
- Candidiasis
- Carbuncle
- Chemical Skin Peel
- Cherry Angioma
- Chronic Urticaria
- Cold Sore
- Condylomata Acuminata
- Contact And Allergic Dermatitis Of The Eyelid
- Contact Dermatitis
- Cosmetic Dermatology
- Crows Feet
- Cryotherapy For Skin Lesions
- Cutaneous Amyloidosis
- Cutaneous B Cell Lymphoma
- Cutaneous Horn
- Cutaneous Larva Migrans
- Cutaneous Lymphoma
- Cutaneous Vasculitis
- Dermal Fillers
- Dermatitis
- Dermatitis Herpetiformis
- Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans
- Dermatographism
- Dermatologic Surgery
- Dermatomycoses
- Dermatomyositis
- Dermatophytosis
- Dermoscopy
- Diaper Rash
- Drug Reaction
- Dry Scalp
- Dry Skin
- Dyschromia
- Dyshidrosis
- Dyskeratosis Follicularis
- Dysplastic Nevus
- Eczema
- Edema Of Eyelid
- Epidermoid Cysts
- Epidermolysis Bullosa
- Erythema
- Erythema Ab Igne
- Erythema Marginatum
- Erythema Migrans
- Erythema Multiforme
- Erythema Nodosum
- Erythroderma
- Excessive Sweating
- Excision Of Skin Lesions
- Eyelid Cancer
- Facial Aging
- First Degree Burns
- Folliculitis
- Furuncle
- Genital Herpes, Female
- Genital Herpes, Male
- Genital Warts
- Glomangioma
- Glomus Tumor
- Granuloma Annulare
- Granuloma Inguinale
- Hair Diseases
- Hemangiomas
- Herpes
- Herpes Zoster
- Herpetic Whitlow
- Hidradenitis Suppurativa
- Hirsutism
- Hyperhidrosis
- Hyperkeratosis
- Hyperpigmentation Of Eyelids
- Hypertrichosis
- Ichthyosis
- Impetigo
- Inclusion Cyst
- Ingrown Hair
- Intertrigo
- Itching
- Keloid
- Keratin Cyst
- Keratoacanthoma
- Keratoderma
- Keratosis Pilaris
- Kerion
- Laser Treatment Of Skin
- Lentigo
- Lichen Nitidus
- Lichen Planus
- Lichen Sclerosis
- Lichen Simplex
- Linear Atrophy
- Linear Iga Bullous Disease
- Lip Disease
- Lipomas
- Liposuction
- Livedo Reticularis
- Livedoid Vasculopathy
- Liver Spots
- Localized Scleroderma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Melanoma
- Melasma
- Merkel Cell Carcinoma
- Milia
- Miliaria
- Miliaria Rubra
- Mohs Reconstruction
- Mohs Surgery
- Mole Examination
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Mucinosis
- Mycosis Fungoides
- Nail Disease
- Necrobiosis Lipoidica
- Nevus
- Nevus Flammeus
- Non Melanoma Skin Cancer
- Ocular Dermatitis
- Onychia
- Onychomycosis
- Panniculitis
- Parapsoriasis
- Paronychia
- Patch Tests
- Pemphigoid
- Pemphigus
- Pernio
- Petechiae
- Photodamage
- Photosensitivity
- Pickers Nodule
- Pigmentation Disorders
- Pigmented Hairy Epidermal Nevus
- Pigmented Lesions
- Pilar Cyst
- Pityriasis
- Plantar Wart
- Poison Ivy
- Poison Oak
- Port Wine Stain
- Prurigo
- Pruritic Urticarial Papules And Plaques Of Pregancy (Pupp)
- Pruritus
- Pseudofolliculitis Barbae
- Psoriasis
- Purpura
- Pyoderma Gangrenosum
- Pyogenic Granuloma
- Rash
- Rosacea
- Salmon Patches
- Scabies
- Scalp Psoriasis
- Scaly Skin
- Sebaceous Hyperplasia
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Seborrheic Keratosis
- Sensitive Skin
- Sezary Syndrome
- Skin Aging
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Bullae
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Screening
- Skin Cancer Surgery
- Skin Disease
- Skin Examination
- Skin Spots
- Skin Tag Removal
- Skin Ulcer
- Soft Tissue Masses
- Solar Dermatitis
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma Of The Skin
- Staph Infection
- Staphylococcus Infections
- Stasis Dermatitis
- Stevens Johnson Syndrome
- Striae
- Subacute Cutaneous Lupus
- Sun Damage
- Sunspots
- Sweating Problem
- Sweet Syndrome
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Telangiectasia
- Telogen Effluvium
- Tinea Blanca
- Tinea Capitis
- Tinea Corporis
- Tinea Cruris
- Tinea Manus
- Tinea Nigra
- Tinea Pedis
- Tinea Versicolor
- Trachonychia
- Trichilemmal Cyst
- Urticaria
- Viral Exanthem
- Vitiligo
- Wart Removal
- Warts
- Xanthoma
- Xerosis
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