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Shiavax Rao, MD, Internal Medicine, Charlottesville, VA

Shiavax J. Rao MD

Vascular Medicine


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  • 1215 Lee StreetMailbox 800158Charlottesville, VA 22908

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Clinical Expertise

  • Varicose veins, Venous thromboembolism, Vascular medicine, Chronic venous insufficiency , Aortic disease, Fibromuscular dyplasia, Peripheral artery disease

Education & Training

  • University of Virginia
    University of VirginiaFellowship, 2024 - 2025
  • MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore)
    MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore)Chief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2023 - 2024
  • MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore)
    MedStar Health Georgetown University (Baltimore)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2020 - 2023
  • Saba University School of Medicine
    Saba University School of MedicineClass of 2019, MD

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 2025 - Present
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2022 - 2025
  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 2024 - 2025
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • VENOUS2025 Case Competition Semifinalist American Venous Forum, 2025
  • iSET 2025 Physician-in-Training Scholarship The International Symposium on Endovascular Therapy, 2025
  • Alan T. Hirsch Travel Award Society for Vascular Medicine, 2024
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • An Update on the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Cardiovascular Medicine  
    Rao SJ, Iqbal SB, Isath A, Virk HUH, Wang Z, Glicksberg BS, Krittanawong C, Hearts, 2/9/2024
  • Rumpel-Leede Phenomenon  
    Rao SJ, Szeto BL, Haas CJ, Annals of Internal Medicine: Clinical Cases, 11/15/2022
  • Novel Blood Biomarkers for an Earlier Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease: A Literature Review  
    Rao SJ, Boileau AJ, International Journal of Medical Students, 6/2020

Abstracts/Posters

  • The Ultrasound Hepato-Jugular Reflux Compared to Right Heart Catheterization
    Barajas R, Kalam K, Rao SJ, Calderon LM, Weisman DS, Fischer E, Journal of Hospital Medicine, Society of Hospital Medicine Converge 2024, San Diego, CA, 4/13/2024
  • IMPENDING CARDIOGENIC SHOCK SECONDARY TO AORTIC BIOPROSTHETIC VALVE FAILURE: A MANIFESTATION OF EARLY STRUCTURAL VALVE DEGENERATION
    Kumar A, Iqbal SB, Rao SJ, Journal of the American College of Cardiology, ACC.24 Scientific Session, Atlanta, GA, 4/8/2024
  • PROTEUS KILLS: A RARE CASE OF MITRAL VALVE INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS FROM PROTEUS MIRABILIS BACTEREMIA
    Gautham S, Patel M, Chittal A, Rao S, Haas C., Chest, CHEST Annual Meeting 2023, Honolulu, HI, 10/9/2023
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Authored Content

  • Fact or Fiction: Statins Increase the Risk of Hemorrhagic StrokeAugust 2021
  • New Insights into the Complex Nature of Ischemia with No Obstructive Coronary Artery DiseaseJuly 2021

Press Mentions

  • Dr. Marc Bonaca and Dr. Shiavax Rao on Primary Results of the STRIDE Trial
    Dr. Marc Bonaca and Dr. Shiavax Rao on Primary Results of the STRIDE TrialApril 1st, 2025
  • ACC Global Survey Finds 1 in 4 Cardiologists Reporting Mental Health Conditions
    ACC Global Survey Finds 1 in 4 Cardiologists Reporting Mental Health ConditionsFebruary 23rd, 2023
  • ACC Survey Explores Regional and Gender Differences in Parental Leave Policies
    ACC Survey Explores Regional and Gender Differences in Parental Leave PoliciesNovember 14th, 2022
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