Dr. Nilin M. Rao, DPM, PhD, FACFAS
Orthopedist | Foot & Ankle Surgery
1600 W 38th St Suite 210 Austin TX, 78731About
Dr. Rao is a Cleveland, OH native, and specializes in both conservative and surgical treatment of the foot and ankle, with specialty interests in minimally invasive surgical techniques, sports injuries, and fracture care, reconstructive surgery, advanced arthroscopic techniques, cartilage restoration/repair, regenerative medicine and injection therapy, deformity correction, bunion correction, and arthritis. He attended Miami University (Ohio) for his undergraduate studies, where he received a bachelors degree in psychology/neuroscience. He then pursued his masters degree, followed by simultaneous doctoral degrees from Kent State University, completing his DPM as well as a PhD, in exercise physiology. During this time, Dr. Rao served as student body president and president of the Pi Delta National Honor Society, and graduated both degrees Summa Cum Laude. He then completed a three-year Podiatric Surgical Residency at the Highlands Presbyterian/ St. Luke’s Medical Center in Denver, Colorado, where he served as Chief Resident during his final year. This was followed by an additional one-year fellowship in advanced foot/ankle reconstruction, sports injuries and trauma at the prestigious Silicon Valley Reconstructive Foot and Ankle Fellowship with Sutter Health-Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Mountain View, California.
Dr. Rao is passionate about healing his patients, and believes in the constant pursuit of excellence. He has authored several publications in both scientific journals and textbooks. He is the recipient of several awards and distinctions, serves on the board of directors for The Podiatry Foundation, and speaks regularly at local, state and national meetings and conferences. He is board certified by both the American Board of Foot & Ankle Surgery and the American Board of Podiatric Medicine.
Education and Training
Miami University (Ohio) BA 2008
Kent State University MSc 2012
Kent State University PhD 2016
Kent State University CPM DPM 2017
Board Certification
American Board of Podiatric Medicine
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Fellowship Trained, Foot & Ankle Surgeon Integrated Orthopedics of AZ 2021 - 2022
- Fellowship Trained, Foot & Ankle Surgeon Foot Specialists of Austin 2023 - Present
- Attending Physician/Surgeon Phoenix Foot & Ankle Institute Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Fellowship 2022 - 2022
- Attending Physician/Surgeon Dallas Orthopedic and Shoulder Institute Advanced Foot and Ankle Reconstruction Fellowship 2023 - Present
Awards
- Young Physician Professional Achievement Award 2023 Kent State University College of Podiatric Medicine
Professional Memberships
- Pi Delta National Honor Society
- American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons
- American College of Podiatric Medicine
- Texas Podiatric Medical Association
Fellowships
- Sutter Health/Palo Alto Medical Foundation- Silicon Valley Reconstructive Foot & Ankle Surgery Fellowship- Mountain View, CA
Professional Society Memberships
- American College of Foot & Ankle SurgeonsAmerican College of Podiatric MedicineTexas Podiatric Medical AssociationAmerican Podiatric Medical AssociationPi Delta National Honor Society
What do you attribute your success to?
- The grace of God, the unwavering support of my wife and parents.
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Greece
Hobbies / Sports
- Weight lifting, Golf
Areas of research
Foot & ankle Reconstruction
Total Ankle Replacement
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