Dr. Megha Rao M.D
Internist
1112 South Cushman Avenue Tacoma Washington, 98405About
Dr. Megha Rao is an internist practicing in Tacoma, Washington. Dr. Rao specializes in the medical treatment of adults. Internists can act as a primary physician or a consultant to a primary physician. They manage both common and rare diseases. Dr. Rao provides comprehensive care and manages treatment with surgeons as well. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Education and Training
MD at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine
Board Certified in Basic Life Support
Board Certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Lots of Teaching -
Internships
- Internship and Masters in Health Care Admin and Technology- MBBS- University of Texas at Arlington
Professional Society Memberships
- American Committee for Headache Education, American College of Physicians, American Medical Association
Articles and Publications
- Published in American College of Physicians
What do you attribute your success to?
- Perseverance and a passion for patient care.
Hobbies / Sports
- Watching Foreign Movies, Traveling, Hiking
Favorite professional publications
- New England Journal of Medicine, Journal of the American Medical Association
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