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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Dr was great. Waited 20 minutes past appt time and then 15 minutes in a room.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Appt was with him but I only saw his NP for some reason. Not sure why he didn’t come in. Was very disappointed by that.
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
Excellent physician, and a very caring individual
(5 days ago)
Jul-2026
The Best
(1 week ago)
Jul-2026
On time. Listens and explains well
Solved my frequent uti problem
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Friendly and encouraging
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
I really like this doctor, wish I could say this about all my doctors.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
It would be nice if I’m just getting results he could just reserve some time to call and talk to me instead of me coming in and wait to see him. I have to leave work 2 hours early and wait an hour in the waiting room just to talk to him for 15 minutes. He’s a good doctor though.
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Phenomenal, first class TEAM!
(2 weeks ago)
Jul-2026
Dr Rao is by far one of the best doctors. Dr Rao is very informative, kind and very caring. Dr Rao provides top solutions to help address variety of issues.
(2 weeks ago)
Jun-2026
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Jeffersonville Main Office
101 Hospital Blvd. Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Southend Office at Dixie Medical
5120 Dixie Highway Suite 105 Louisville, KY 40216
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.
Dr was great. Waited 20 minutes past appt time and then 15 minutes in a room.
Appt was with him but I only saw his NP for some reason. Not sure why he didn’t come in. Was very disappointed by that.
Excellent physician, and a very caring individual
The Best
On time. Listens and explains well Solved my frequent uti problem
Friendly and encouraging
I really like this doctor, wish I could say this about all my doctors.
It would be nice if I’m just getting results he could just reserve some time to call and talk to me instead of me coming in and wait to see him. I have to leave work 2 hours early and wait an hour in the waiting room just to talk to him for 15 minutes. He’s a good doctor though.
Phenomenal, first class TEAM!
Dr Rao is by far one of the best doctors. Dr Rao is very informative, kind and very caring. Dr Rao provides top solutions to help address variety of issues.