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Sandesh Rao, MD
Washington Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
Orthopedics
Chevy Chase, Washington
4.8
351 Ratings
151 Comments
Sandesh Rao, MD, specializes in joint reconstruction and replacements of the hip and knee, orthopedic trauma and fracture care, and the nonoperative and operative management of general orthopedic ailments and injuries.
4.8
351 Ratings
151 Comments
Sandesh Rao, MD, specializes in joint reconstruction and replacements of the hip and knee, orthopedic trauma and fracture care, and the nonoperative and operative management of general orthopedic ailments and injuries.
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Sandesh Rao, MD, specializes in joint reconstruction and replacements of the hip and knee, orthopedic trauma and fracture care, and the nonoperative and operative management of general orthopedic ailments and injuries. His expertise is minimally invasive primary hip and knee replacement, partial knee replacement, outpatient joint replacement, robotic-assisted joint replacements and has a special interest in complex and revision hip and knee replacements. Additionally, he has training in multiple approaches to hip replacement surgery including direct anterior, anterolateral, direct lateral, and posterolateral with the goal of providing a patient-centric approach to joint replacement therapy.
Sandesh Rao is a native of the DC Metropolitan region, obtained his undergraduate degree from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County and his medical degree from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He first completed a residency in Internal Medicine at the Johns Hopkins Hospital Osler Medical Residency Program and obtained his board certification in Internal Medicine before pursuing orthopedics. He then completed Orthopaedic Surgery Residency at Johns Hopkins Hospital and his fellowship in Adult Reconstruction at Rush University in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. Rao values a patient-centric approach heavily influenced not only by his extensive orthopedic training but also by his internal medicine training. He strives to provide holistic care with shared decision-making with his patients with the goals of improving patients’ quality of life, returning patients to their functional goals, and optimizing symptom relief.
Dr. Rao is an active member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Maryland Orthopaedic Association, and The American Association of Hip and Knee Surgeons. He believes in the importance and value of continued education and research to enhance and improve patient care and outcomes. He has published over 50 journal articles, abstracts and book chapters and has presented novel research at several national meetings.
Outside of work Dr. Rao enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters and playing tennis, basketball, and football.
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Very competent and pleasant gentleman. Sarah, the PA, is superb. Excellent orthopedic care.
Professional, listens well, Practical yet Caring. Dr. Raul is simply amazing.
Please call me. The pt therapist. Gave me very heavy messaging and was hurting. I asked him to go lighter and he said the heavy strokes would take away the pain in my gluteus. It did but when I got home I had the worst headache I ever had in my life , called 911 and was transported to er had cat scan neg and was medicated for headache and released at 0300 have not felt well for 2 days Cat scan negative. Any ideas??? Lorraine Douglas
Best ever!
Easy to talk with. He takes his time.
Excellen in every way. LeeG
I will recommend Dr Rao 10 times over. He performed a surgery on me that wasn’t a run of the mill surgery. Because he did such a wonderful job, I’m able to walk with a cane instead of being wheelchair bound. He took the time to explain the surgery. And repeated until he was sure we understood everything. I was so thankful for choosing Dr Rao. He will always have my respect and love.
Very knowledgeable
Friendly, straightforward, answered questions
Dr Rao is an excellent surgeon. He thoughtfully explains the technicalities of the procedure; listens to all questions; and never pushes you forward to making a decision—he waits until you are ready to correct a problem. He’s the best!