Dr. Anita Rao is board-certified by both the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine and specializes in the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of pain related to injuries and conditions as well as various pain disorders. Dr. Rao has dedicated her practice to caring for patients who are suffering from chronic pain and helping them improve their quality of life.
Dr. Anita Rao is board-certified by both the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine and specializes in the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of pain related to injuries and conditions as well as various pain disorders. Dr. Rao has dedicated her practice to caring for patients who are suffering from chronic pain and helping them improve their quality of life.
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Dr Rao is excellent! She spent a very generous amount of time in explaining what may or may not be the issue and possible treatments. She reviewed what I can expect in relation to my treatment and the next possible steps.
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Amazing! Always takes time for me and listens
(1 week ago)
Jan-2026
Great
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Courteous,gave me options on plan of care understanding
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Rao is wonderful! She is sweet, funny, and really listens when asking questions. Her staff is also wonderful!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Dr. Rao makes everything feel so personal. She takes great care of her patients!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
Exceptional Doctor! Staff is justas amazing! Very thankful for this Doctor.
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
I LOVE DR RAO !!! She always listens . And Anthony and Annie . Are amazing people also . Thank you for being my Team!
(3 weeks ago)
Dec-2025
She is amazing. Made me feel open to ask questions and took her time when I was in the office. She also made me feel relaxed and calm about the procedure I will need.
Dr. Anita Rao is board-certified by both the American Board of Anesthesiology and the American Board of Pain Medicine and specializes in the diagnosis and non-surgical treatment of pain related to injuries and conditions as well as various pain disorders. Dr. Rao has dedicated her practice to caring for patients who are suffering from chronic pain and helping them improve their quality of life.
Dr. Rao graduated from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, with her bachelor’s degree before attending medical school at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in Springfield, Illinois. She later underwent her residency training in obstetrics, gynecology, and anesthesiology at Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois, where she also completed additional training through a fellowship in pain management.
Dr Rao is excellent! She spent a very generous amount of time in explaining what may or may not be the issue and possible treatments. She reviewed what I can expect in relation to my treatment and the next possible steps.
Amazing! Always takes time for me and listens
Great
Courteous,gave me options on plan of care understanding
Dr. Rao is wonderful! She is sweet, funny, and really listens when asking questions. Her staff is also wonderful!
Dr. Rao makes everything feel so personal. She takes great care of her patients!
Exceptional Doctor! Staff is justas amazing! Very thankful for this Doctor.
I LOVE DR RAO !!! She always listens . And Anthony and Annie . Are amazing people also . Thank you for being my Team!
She is amazing. Made me feel open to ask questions and took her time when I was in the office. She also made me feel relaxed and calm about the procedure I will need.
Good visit