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 one of the best Doctors I’ve had the pleasure of seeing. Truly cares for her patients!! If I could give more stars I would!
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Rao is the best! She answered all of my questions and explained words I didn’t understand.
(1 week ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Rao always is polite and caring with patients. She never makes you feel rushed and listens to you.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Very polite and professional, very highly recommended
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Dr Rao and staff are very friendly and efficient. Results are better than expected. Always a pleasure.
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Excellent, knowledgeable, and very kind. I love her approach to patients! She has my highest recommendation!
(3 weeks ago)
Feb-2026
Really good with me. Takes time and patience. I have her before and still is great.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Great thoughtful Doctor!
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Very personable and good listener
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
As always Dr. Rao is professional but also personable. She makes you feel totally at ease and is very caring.
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 one of the best Doctors I’ve had the pleasure of seeing. Truly cares for her patients!! If I could give more stars I would!
Dr. Rao is the best! She answered all of my questions and explained words I didn’t understand.
Dr. Rao always is polite and caring with patients. She never makes you feel rushed and listens to you.
Very polite and professional, very highly recommended
Dr Rao and staff are very friendly and efficient. Results are better than expected. Always a pleasure.
Excellent, knowledgeable, and very kind. I love her approach to patients! She has my highest recommendation!
Really good with me. Takes time and patience. I have her before and still is great.
Great thoughtful Doctor!
Very personable and good listener
As always Dr. Rao is professional but also personable. She makes you feel totally at ease and is very caring.