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Department Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
Primary Location Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center
Primary Location

Twinsburg Family Health & Surgery Center

Appointment:
216.444.6568
Desk:
330.888.4000
Fax:
330.888.4350

Additional Locations

Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Blood Tests
  • Bone Density Testing
  • Cardiovascular Disease Risk Prevention
  • Diabetes - Care and Treatment
  • Diabetes - Management
  • Hormone Replacement Therapy
  • Radioactive Iodine Treatment
View all 7 Treatment & Services +

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
  • Conn's Syndrome
  • Craniopharyngiomas
  • Cushing's Syndrome
  • Diabetes
  • 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
  • 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
View all 91 Specialties +
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Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2014

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - University Hospitals of Cleveland
Endocrinology
Cleveland, OH USA
2013

Graduate School - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland, OH USA
2010

Residency - Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Internal Medicine
New York, 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

Certifications

  • Internal Medicine
  • Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism

Specialty Interests

General endocrinology, pituitary and adrenal disorders, thyroid disorders, diabetes and metabolic syndrome.

Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Pratibha Rao, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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To assure professional and commercial integrity in such matters, Cleveland Clinic maintains a program that reviews these collaborations and, when appropriate, puts measures in place to minimize bias that may result from ties to industry. Cleveland Clinic publicly discloses the names of companies when (i) its physicians/scientists receive $5,000 or more per year (or, in rare cases, equity or stock options) for speaking and consulting, (ii) its physicians/scientists serve as a fiduciary, (iii) its physicians/scientists receive or have the right to receive royalties or (iv) its physicians/ scientists hold any equity interest for the physician's/scientist's role as inventor, discoverer, developer, founder or consultant.* In publicly disclosing this information, Cleveland Clinic tries to provide information as accurately as possible about its physicians' and scientists' connections with industry.

As of 11/13/2022, 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.

Public Health Service-Reportable Financial Conflicts of Interest. Cleveland Clinic scientists and physicians engage in basic, translational and clinical research activities, working to solve health problems, enhance patient care and improve quality of life for patients. Interactions with industry are essential to bringing the researchers' discoveries to the public, but can present the potential for conflicts of interest related to their research activities. Click here to view a listing of instances where Cleveland Clinic has identified a Public Health Service (PHS)-Reportable Financial Conflict of Interest and has put measures in place to ensure that, to the extent possible, the design, conduct and reporting of the research is free from bias.

* Cleveland Clinic physicians and scientists subscribe to the guidance presented in the PhRMA Code on Interactions with Healthcare Professionals and the AdvaMed Code of Ethics on Interactions with Health Care Professionals. As such, gifts of substantial value are generally prohibited.

Patient Satisfaction Reviews

161 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

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
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.8
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

43 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023

I have the utmost regard and respect for Dr. Rao. She relates very well to her patients and is very thorough in her explanations.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2023

Everything is great, Dr. Rao was the best, it help to understand about my Diebette very clearly.. Especially with live interpreter to understand each other with no misunderstanding. Keep that way.

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2023

She is always patient with me always concern for my wellbeing.Dr always give me sound and helpful medical advice.At the end of the appointment. She always ask me do I understand and is there anything else that I may have concerns about test results or plan of care.

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2023

Dr. Rao was very kind and considerate, despite technical issues with the visit.

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023

She was very kind and listened to everything I had to say. She was amazing

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2023

Dr Rao does listen and respond accordingly. The visits can feel very rote and robotic, as if she does not even know me, after working together for years.

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2023

Dr. Rao explained my test results and diagnosis.

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2023

Dr.Rao is wonderful!!

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2023

Dr. Rao is amazing. She is caring, knowledgeable, and patience. She is an asset to your organization.

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2023

Dr. Rao exceeded my expectations; she was attentive, spent time talking with me, asking/answering questions, and ordered blood work scans to determine cause of symptoms.

Reviewed on Jun 6, 2023

Really liked Dr. Roa. Very calm and explained all questions very well.

Reviewed on May 30, 2023

Dr Rao was great will continue care with her

Reviewed on May 16, 2023

Doctor Rao is the kindest, most empathetic, most tactful and thorough doctor I've ever had. She is an expert and the only endocrinologist I trust with my complex disease.

Reviewed on May 16, 2023

Excellent, excellent Doctor.

Reviewed on May 12, 2023

Dr Rao was wonderful!

Reviewed on May 8, 2023

Dr. Rao was very thorough and knowledgeable. She asked many relevant questions to get my background information and answered all questions I posed to her.

Reviewed on May 8, 2023

She a great doctor, very knowledgeable.

Reviewed on May 1, 2023

Dr. Rao is so patient and kind. She is a wonderful doctor.

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2023

Dr Rao is outstanding

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023

Dr Rao was so intelligent & caring! I'm so glad she's my physician.

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2023

Dr Rao did an excellent job of assessing me & explain my diagnosis.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2023

Dr Rao always takes the time to answer my questions and I feel like she genuinely cares about my care.

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2023

Dr Rao was very knowledgeable and very helpful

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2023

Worth waiting for Dr. Rao!

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2023

Dr. Rao is the BEST!!!

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023

Meeting Dr. Rao and her assistant MD, was a good experience. They were informative and made me feel comfortable in proceeding with surgery. My former Endocrinologist had left the Cleveland Clinic and after being followed by him for a year and a half I was somewhat anxious. Dr. Rao, relieved all that worry. Thank you Dr. Rao.

Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023

She took her time in obtaining a comprehensive medical history. Explained information well and relayed the information to Dr. Rao.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023

I'm very impressed with Dr. Rao; she's very efficient, kind and professional. She's a breath of fresh air.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2023

Dr Rao is the model of excellence in a physician: expert, compassionate, and sensitive. We drive in from Toledo to see her and it's well worth the trip.

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2023

I always find that the staff and physician are thoughtful and courteous about my questions and needs

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2023

Great caring doctor. Always pleasant .

Reviewed on Feb 17, 2023

Great doctor. Always a pleasure to deal with.

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2023

Dr Rao was very informed and helpful.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2023

Dr Rao s very caring and answers all questions.

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2023

I would rate Dr. Rao as "excellent" across all domains.

Reviewed on Jan 24, 2023

I have never seen a more professional and educated medical staff. Very friendly and they have knowledge that other endocrinologists just don't carry

Reviewed on Jan 23, 2023

She is excellent.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2023

She is an excellent doctor and such a kind and caring person.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022

Dr. Rao was professional, considerate, and efficient. It was a pleasure to meet with her.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2022

Most excellent physician I have ever had.

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2022

Dr Rao was very kind and informative. I really appreciate that I could do a virtual visit. Thank you.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2022

Dr. Rau is consistently attentive, caring, and encouraging throughout my visits. I couldn't ask for a more pleasant and thorough doctor. I actually look forward to my checkups with her. She is a real credit to the Cleveland Clinic staff.

Reviewed on Oct 21, 2022

Dr Rao is outstanding

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