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 the best! She is caring, compassionate, easy to talk to. She takes time with her patients and does what is best for them. I have recommended her to several of my friends.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
She has such a positive, uplifting attitude.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Love her she makes me feel very comfortable and relaxed...the whole staff that works with her are great
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Put my on my a relaxed mode, immediately she had my trust, and after explaining each step as went.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Wonderful experience as a new patient with Dr. Rao.She has an amazing bedside manner and truly understands what her patients needs are.
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
Wonderful doctor. She really knows how to make pain feel much better!
(1 month ago)
Sep-2025
The best I have worked with for pain
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
It was a wonderful experience. The best injection experience I have had.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Dr. Rao ] is very professional, knowledgeable, and thorough in explaining the entire procedure. I am glad to have met her. Sincere Susan.
(2 months ago)
Aug-2025
Very nice. Explained the procedure and reasoning. Then answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns. Procedure was successful.
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 the best! She is caring, compassionate, easy to talk to. She takes time with her patients and does what is best for them. I have recommended her to several of my friends.
She has such a positive, uplifting attitude.
Love her she makes me feel very comfortable and relaxed...the whole staff that works with her are great
Put my on my a relaxed mode, immediately she had my trust, and after explaining each step as went.
Wonderful experience as a new patient with Dr. Rao.She has an amazing bedside manner and truly understands what her patients needs are.
Wonderful doctor. She really knows how to make pain feel much better!
The best I have worked with for pain
It was a wonderful experience. The best injection experience I have had.
Dr. Rao ] is very professional, knowledgeable, and thorough in explaining the entire procedure. I am glad to have met her. Sincere Susan.
Very nice. Explained the procedure and reasoning. Then answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns. Procedure was successful.