Pratibha Rao, MD
Primary Location
Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6568
- Desk:
- 330.888.4000
- Fax:
- 330.888.4350
Additional Locations
Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195
Driving Directions
- Appointment:
- 216.444.6568
- Desk:
- 440.519.6800
- Fax:
- 440.914.8617
Treatment & Services
- Blood Tests
- Bone Density Testing
- Hormone Replacement Therapy
- Radioactive Iodine Treatment
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Acanthosis Nigricans
- Acromegaly
- Addison's Disease
- Adrenal disorders
- Adrenal Hyperplasia
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Adrenal Tumors
- Adrenocortical Carcinoma
- Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD)
- Amenorrhea
- Androgen Deficiency (Low Testosterone)
- Androgen Excess
- Beta-cell disorders
- Calcium Disorders
- Cardiovascular Risk Prevention
- Conn's Syndrome
- Craniopharyngiomas
- Cushing's Syndrome
- Diabetes
- Diabetes - Care & Treatment
- Diabetes - Management
- Diabetes, Gestational
- Empty sella
- Endocrine Complications of Pregnancy
- Endocrine Disorders
- Erectile Dysfunction
- Familial Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia
- Fasting hypoglycemia
- Galactorrhea
- Goiter
- Graves' Disease
- Growth hormone deficiency
- Growth hormone excess
- Gynecomastia
- Hair Loss in Women
- High Cholesterol
- Hirsutism
- Hyperaldosteronism
- Hyperandrogenism
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperprolactinemia
- Hypertension - High Blood Pressure
- Hyperthyroidism
- Hypertriglyceridemia
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypoglycemia
- Hypogonadism
- Hypoparathyroidism
- Hypophysitis
- Hypopituitarism
- Hypothyroidism
- Infertility
- Infertility (male)
- Ketogenic Diet
- Klinefelter Syndrome
- Low Testosterone
- Male Infertility
- McCune-Albright Syndrome
- Menopause
- Menopause, Male
- Metabolic Diseases
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Neuropathy - Diabetic
- Obesity
- Osteogenesis Imperfecta
- Osteomalacia
- Osteopenia
- Osteoporosis
- Paget's Disease
- Pancreatic Endocrine Tumors
- Panhypopituitarism
- Parathyroid Cancer
- Pheochromocytoma
- Pituitary Cysts
- Pituitary Disorders
- Pituitary stalk lesions
- Pituitary Tumors
- Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
- Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)
- Primary Hyperaldosteronism
- Primary Hyperparathyroidism
- Prolactin Excess States
- Prolactinoma
- Pseudohypoparathyroidism
- Reactive hypoglycemia
- Secondary Hyperparathyroidism
- Sexual Hormone disorders
- Tertiary hyperparathyroidism
- Thyroid and pregnancy
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Disease
- Thyroid Nodule
- Turner Syndrome
- Vitamin D Deficiency
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View All PlansEducation & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2014
Education & Fellowships
Medical Education - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Endocrinology
Cleveland,
OH USA
2013
Graduate School - Case Western Reserve
Cleveland,
OH USA
2010
Residency - Montefiore Medical Center
Internal Medicine
Bronx,
NY USA
2000
Residency - JIPMER
SEnior Resident
Pondicherry,
India
1995
Residency - Grant Medical College, University of Mumbai
Anesthesiology
Maharashtra,
India
1994
Medical Education - Bangalore University Medical College
Bangalore,
India
1990
Specialty Interests
General endocrinology, pituitary and adrenal disorders, thyroid disorders, diabetes and metabolic syndrome.
Research & Publications
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As of 10/26/2020, Dr. Rao has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.
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106 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.
| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
22 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 11, 2021
I needed an appointment for a biopsy with a certain physician that Dr. Rao referred me too and my appointment isn't until August. The scheduler was really trying to accommodate me but they were no openings.
Reviewed on May 10, 2021
Dr Rao listens to my concerns and is very knowledgeable about my condition. I appreciate her concern for me.
Reviewed on May 10, 2021
I have NEVER had a Dr be so kind and listen and spend time with my concerns! Everyone was perfect
Reviewed on May 7, 2021
Dr Rao is always pleasant, caring and succinct!
Reviewed on May 7, 2021
I highly recommend Dr Rao and her staff!
Reviewed on Apr 20, 2021
Dr Rao is hands down the best doctor I've ever had
Reviewed on Mar 5, 2021
Very exceptionally good experience. Thank you Dr. Rao
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2021
l really like my doctor. She is very nice, professional and listen to what I have to say. also she never rush me out and explain everything to me so that I can understand it. Thank you for hiring her and her assistant was very nice too.
Reviewed on Feb 22, 2021
I wrote a respond at the beginning of survey. She is a good and caring Doctor.
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2021
excellent doctor, staff and facilities
Reviewed on Jan 18, 2021
I am excited to finally find a doctor and staff that finally listened to me and my health concerns. I feel like we are on a good path to finding results.
Reviewed on Jan 4, 2021
Everytime I have had a visit with Dr Rao has been a good experience for me. She has always listened to my health concerns and fully explained to me the path that we would take to better them. she is compassionate and professional. when my thyroid issues were out of controll she reassured me that she would take care of me and we would work together to get them under controll. Those words meant the world to me. After a year of struggling with my thyroid issues we finally got then under control. She is AMAZING!!
Reviewed on Dec 18, 2020
I have already recommended Dr. Rao to others.
Reviewed on Dec 14, 2020
Dr. Rao. is Fantastic!!!! and a Godsend, She is a Really friendly professional caregiver.
Reviewed on Dec 1, 2020
I found Dr. Rao to be personable, kind and understanding. Her expertise was very evident, and she explained my thyroid issues in terms I could comprehend. I feel very fortunate to have met her. Actually, she was the bright spot in my day.
Reviewed on Nov 9, 2020
I absolutely love Dr Rao and her staff! she is probably the only doctor I've ever been to in my 59 years that makes me feel that she cares the reason being is that she really truly does care she is absolutely amazing!
Reviewed on Sep 18, 2020
This was not first visit with Dr. Rao. It was a positive experience so far.
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2020
Dr. Rao always takes the time needed to address my concerns--
Reviewed on Sep 4, 2020
Dr. Rao is a great provider- never rushes the appointment, and she always is very concerned about any problems I may have
Reviewed on Aug 7, 2020
Happy with how fast we received an appointment with Dr Rao
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2020
I love Dr. Rao. So caring.
Reviewed on Jul 7, 2020
I always feel comfortable when visiting with Dr. Rao. She is very professional and courteous. I think she is a great asset to the Cleveland Clinic. I am blessed to have her as one of my physicians.