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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The best I have worked with for pain
Aug-2025
It was a wonderful experience. The best injection experience I have had.
Aug-2025
Dr. Rao ] is very professional, knowledgeable, and thorough in explaining the entire procedure. I am glad to have met her. Sincere Susan.
Aug-2025
Very nice. Explained the procedure and reasoning. Then answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns. Procedure was successful.
Aug-2025
Was a wonderful visit. First time visit with her and she listened to me and explained things at an appropriate level for me. Just hours after my procedure and I have relief already.
Aug-2025
Professional and informative.
Aug-2025
Amazing compassionate & first Doctor who spoke to me right before procedure on the table
Aug-2025
Dr. Rao is great, would like her to be my primary care physician
Aug-2025
As in the past she makes the pain go away
I which it was gone forever but the human body loves to change locations on me . Dr. Rao always has a solution for me! I will continue to seek her guidance wherever the pain returns
Aug-2025
I need insurance approval for Ketorolac 10mg. Is this in your backlog?
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.
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.
Was a wonderful visit. First time visit with her and she listened to me and explained things at an appropriate level for me. Just hours after my procedure and I have relief already.
Professional and informative.
Amazing compassionate & first Doctor who spoke to me right before procedure on the table
Dr. Rao is great, would like her to be my primary care physician
As in the past she makes the pain go away I which it was gone forever but the human body loves to change locations on me . Dr. Rao always has a solution for me! I will continue to seek her guidance wherever the pain returns
I need insurance approval for Ketorolac 10mg. Is this in your backlog?