Dr. Ganesh S. Rao, M.D., earned his medical degree at Mysore Medical College, and completed his residency at the University of Louisville. He then finished his fellowship in urologic surgery research at the same institution. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Rao has received awards for compassionate care and scholarly achievement. He specializes in general urology, with a focus on urologic cancers and prosthetic surgery, and has published extensive research on gene therapy for bladder cancer.
Dr. Ganesh S. Rao, M.D., earned his medical degree at Mysore Medical College, and completed his residency at the University of Louisville. He then finished his fellowship in urologic surgery research at the same institution. A Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, Dr. Rao has received awards for compassionate care and scholarly achievement. He specializes in general urology, with a focus on urologic cancers and prosthetic surgery, and has published extensive research on gene therapy for bladder cancer.
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outstanding Doctor,aways lisen's
(1 week ago)
May-2026
He is always very professional and has a great bedside manner.He is a great doctor!.
(1 week ago)
May-2026
A friendly and professional doctor who clearly enjoys what he is doing.
(2 weeks ago)
May-2026
My pharmacist waiting on prescription
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr Rao is excellent! I got lucky to have him randomly assigned 10 years ago when I went to the ER for a kidney stone. He has been my urologist ever since. He is kind, attentive, and always willing to discuss whole health issues in addition to my kidney health. I trust him and I'm so glad he's my Doctor.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Pleasant to interact with and seems thorough with his exams. At times can be hilarious.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Excellent service!
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Very caring explains everything you need to know takes his time wants you tell all that's going on,then he takes care of your problems thanks so very much
(1 month ago)
May-2026
I had a very good experience. Physician Assistant did a very good job.
(1 month ago)
May-2026
Dr. Rao is a very personable, experienced, and informative physician.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
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Dr. Ganesh S. Rao, M.D., F.A.C.S., was born and raised in India where he graduated at the top of his class at Mysore Medical College. After finishing a year of internship, he moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where he worked for three years as a research associate in the Division of Urologic Surgery.
Dr. Rao’s areas of research included gene therapy in prostate and bladder cancer, and he has authored several articles and presented papers at national and international conferences.
In 1996 he started a five-year residency in urologic surgery at the University of Louisville. During residency he received awards for compassionate care and scholarly achievement.
Dr. Rao joined the practice in 2001. He now practices general urology with special interests in urologic cancers and prosthetic surgery. He is the proud father of two daughters and enjoys UofL sports, traveling and cooking.
outstanding Doctor,aways lisen's
He is always very professional and has a great bedside manner.He is a great doctor!.
A friendly and professional doctor who clearly enjoys what he is doing.
My pharmacist waiting on prescription
Dr Rao is excellent! I got lucky to have him randomly assigned 10 years ago when I went to the ER for a kidney stone. He has been my urologist ever since. He is kind, attentive, and always willing to discuss whole health issues in addition to my kidney health. I trust him and I'm so glad he's my Doctor.
Pleasant to interact with and seems thorough with his exams. At times can be hilarious.
Excellent service!
Very caring explains everything you need to know takes his time wants you tell all that's going on,then he takes care of your problems thanks so very much
I had a very good experience. Physician Assistant did a very good job.
Dr. Rao is a very personable, experienced, and informative physician.