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Department Obstetrics and Gynecology
Primary Location Hillcrest Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages English
Surgeon No
Locations
Hillcrest Hospital
Primary Location

Hillcrest Hospital

Specialties & Treatments

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Menopause
  • Perimenopause
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Biography

About Sudhakar (Ken) Rao, MD

Director of Obstetrics, Hillcrest Hospital.
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2021

Education & Fellowships

Residency - Mount Sinai Medical Center (Closed)
Obstetrics/Gynecology
Cleveland, OH
1996

Medical Education - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland, OH
1992

Undergraduate - Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Cleveland, OH
1988

Certifications

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

See publications for Sudhakar (Ken) Rao, MD.

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 7/2/2024, Dr. Rao has reported the financial relationships with the companies listed below. 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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* 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

157 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
5 out of 5
Explains 4.9
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 5
Patient Rating of Doctor 5

38 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Oct 17, 2024

I hadn't seen Dr. Rao in quite a few years but he was just as kind and pleasant as I remembered him. He alleviated my concerns and was reassuring.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024

Dr. Rao explained everything perfectly. He was very efficient.

Reviewed on Oct 4, 2024

I have decided to stay with Dr. Rao as my ongoing gynecologist.

Reviewed on Oct 1, 2024

Dr. Rao was an excellent doctor, very thorough, going back in my chart to check on my surgery and biopsy results! He is an amazing doctor and very thorough. Felt at ease with both he and the nurse assistant! Actually they both deserve a 10

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024

Dr. Rao is the BEST

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2024

Dr. Rao is a very kind, compassionate, knowledgeable doctor. I'm very grateful for him!

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2024

Dr Rao was fantastic, really took the safety and precautions seriously and made me feel comfortable through the appointment.

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2024

Dr Rao is always kind and caring. It is evident that he cares deeply about his patients.

Reviewed on Aug 29, 2024

Love Dr. Rao! Feel very comfortable with him

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024

Dr. Rao is an excellent Dr.

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2024

Dr. Rao is very informative, professional and caring

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2024

I just love Dr Rao! I have tremendous comfort and faith in his recommendations and the care he provides me.

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2024

Excellent! Dr. Rao is gentle, takes his time to thoroughly explain everything, and answers all questions.

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

Dr. Roa is the BEST!!!!!!

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2024

Dr Rao is always prompt, nice , professional and caring. I could not imagine a better doctor

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2024

Dr Rao is wonderful. Really came up with a solution for my problem right away! I'm very grateful to Dr Rao for his advice. He is the best!

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2024

Dr. Rao and Dr. Vexler are the absolute best! I'm so grateful that Dr. Vexler referred me to Dr. Rao. I don't know what I would do if either of them ever left. Dr. Rao was thorough from start to finish. He made me feel comfortable, seen, heard and cared about genuinely. As an African-American female, going to the doctors is always nerve-racking because a lot of times we're not listened to. So often we try to find someone that looks like us but between the two of them (Dr. Rao and Dr. Vexler), I have not felt like that.

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2024

Dr. Rao is simply the best!

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024

Excellent practice and Dr Rao was very informative and professional.

Reviewed on Jun 4, 2024

Excellent doctor! I highly recommend.

Reviewed on Jun 3, 2024

He is a great doctor I feel confident in any procedure that he does

Reviewed on May 14, 2024

Dr. Rao is always knowledgeable, compassionate, professional, thorough.

Reviewed on May 8, 2024

Dr Rao is an awesome doctor as well as a person. He truly cares about his patients. He has an excellent bedside manner

Reviewed on May 6, 2024

I have been seeing Dr. Rao for over 20 years and he is the absolute best and I trust him and respect him so much.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2024

Dr Rao is the BEST. He is so compassionate and kind and very thorough also!

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2024

Dr Rao is great with explaining and addressing any concerns I have had. Very easy to work with and understand.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

I've had nothing but great experiences with Dr. Rao. He's very patient and knowledgeable.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2024

Dr. Rao is a great provider.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

Dr Rao was exceptional. It was my first time seeing him and think I will be back as a regular patient.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

Dr Rao is professional, thorough and compassionate.

Reviewed on Feb 15, 2024

Great experience and nice to meet Dr. Rao

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024

Dr. Rao is so incredible. He could see that I was very nervous for my procedure, so he immediately sat down with me and drew out and explained everything on a piece of paper. I really appreciate him for making an effort to calm my nerves and educate me on the meaning of my test results and the nature of the procedure.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024

Dr Rao is very good in communicating and explaining everything, what is being done at every appt. I would definitely recommend him to others. Very professional.

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2023

Rao goes above and beyond. I just informed a friend, who used to see Rao, that he returned to the clinic and she was so happy!! She Is going to try to get back to being under his care as well!

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2023

Dr. Rao is an outstanding provider. I have seen him since I was 16 years old and he is one appointment I look forward to every year.

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

Kenny Rao is so respectful and kind, I love having him as my OBGYN. He is simply the best

Reviewed on Nov 14, 2023

Dr. Rao is the best OB/GYN I have ever had (I have moved around a lot, so I have had at least 5. There is no comparison - Dr. Rao is at the top.) I can't express my appreciation enough for the kindness, respect, and consideration he has shown me. I have experienced 2 early pregnancy losses, and I couldn't imagine having a better care provider to guide me through those traumatic experiences. He goes beyond the medical model of pregnancy and loss -- he treats me as a whole person, and has sat with me as I cried and helped me process the unimaginable losses. I feel very grateful for him and his kind demeanor. He is a genuinely wonderful person. Thank you, Dr. Rao!

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2023

Dr. Rao is a wonderful doctor who cares about me. He is gentle and kind during check ups. He explains what he's doing and is very thoughtful in treating me with respect.

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