Dr. Anusha A. Rao Reviews

At 78, I thought my persistent fatigue was just aging. Dr. Rao noticed subtle EKG patterns others missed and diagnosed a rare conduction disorder. Her gentle explanation and the successful pacemaker implantation gave me back my gardening passion. She treats me like family, not just another elderly patient.

Our 8-year-old daughter's 'butterflies in her chest' turned out to be SVT. Dr. Rao knelt to her eye level, used stuffed animals to explain the procedure, and made her giggle throughout the ablation. The medical magic was impressive, but the emotional care was miraculous. (Patient of Dr. A.)

Rushed to ER with crushing chest pain at 2 AM, I expected a junior doctor. Dr. Rao was there within minutes, calmly directing my STEMI treatment while holding my hand. Her round-the-clock dedication during my week-long stay made me feel like I was her only patient. (Patient of Dr. A.)

Just a routine cholesterol check turned life-saving when Dr. Rao detected a faint carotid bruit others had overlooked. The preventive stent procedure she recommended likely stopped my impending stroke. Her attention to detail in routine visits is extraordinary. (Patient of Dr. A.)

My complex congenital heart defect required a third revision surgery. Dr. Rao spent hours studying my previous procedures, collaborating internationally, and designing a hybrid approach that finally worked. Her surgical innovation after others had given up restored my hope. (Patient of Dr. A.)

Six-month post-bypass follow-up: Dr. Rao remembered my fear of numbers and created color-coded charts for my medications. She noticed my stress about returning to work and adjusted my beta-blocker dosage perfectly. Her follow-up care is as thorough as her surgery. (Patient of Dr. A.)

Transferred from a smaller hospital with cardiogenic shock, my family was preparing for the worst. Dr. Rao's team implemented an advanced mechanical support system I'd never heard of, buying time for my heart to recover. She fought for options when others saw none. (Patient of Dr. A.)

As a young athlete with mysterious fainting spells, multiple doctors dismissed me. Dr. Rao diagnosed ARVC through advanced imaging and created a safe exercise plan that let me continue swimming competitively with proper monitoring. She understands athletes' hearts differently. (Patient of Dr. A.)

My mother's dementia made hospital visits traumatic until Dr. Rao adapted her entire examination - using touch instead of verbal commands, playing her favorite music during echoes, and always entering the room smiling. She treats the whole person, not just the heart. (Patient of Dr. A.)

Corporate executive with 'perfect numbers' but unexplained palpitations - Dr. Rao identified caffeine-triggered atrial flutter through a clever event monitor strategy. Her lifestyle modification plan worked better than medications ever did. She thinks beyond prescriptions. (Patient of Dr. A.)

Emergency thoracotomy for traumatic cardiac injury after a car accident - Dr. Rao's team worked with trauma surgeons in perfect sync, repairing both structural damage and managing the resulting arrhythmias simultaneously. Her emergency coordination skills are breathtaking. (Patient of Dr. A.)

Rare drug-induced myocarditis from cancer treatment had oncologists and cardiologists conflicting. Dr. Rao pioneered a balanced treatment protocol that protected my heart while allowing continued cancer therapy. Her interdisciplinary collaboration saved me twice over. (Patient of Dr. A.)

Follow-up for my infant's ventricular septal defect closure: Dr. Rao tracks his development milestones alongside cardiac function, noticing how his feeding improvements correlate with hemodynamic changes. She sees children as growing humans, not small adults. (Patient of Dr. A.)

As a hypochondriac with benign PVCs, I'd seen 5 cardiologists. Dr. Rao didn't dismiss my anxiety but used it constructively - teaching me to track symptoms meaningfully and providing just enough monitoring to reassure without enabling. She healed both my heart and my fears. (Patient of Dr. A.)

End-stage heart failure patient considering hospice when Dr. Rao proposed a novel medication combination based on recent research. Three months later, my ejection fraction improved enough to qualify for transplant list. She reads the latest journals like other people read novels. (Patient of Dr. A.)