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Birju Rao, MD, Cardiology, Atlanta, GA

BirjuRaoMD

Cardiology Atlanta, GA

Cardiac Electrophysiology

https://about.me/birju_rao

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  • Office

    100 Woodruff Circle
    Atlanta, GA 30322

Summary

  • Dr. Birju Rao is a cardiologist specializing in cardiac electrophysiology based in Atlanta, GA. He completed his medical education with a fellowship in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology and a fellowship in Cardiovascular Disease at Emory University School of Medicine, following his residency in Internal Medicine at the same institution. He holds a medical degree from the University of Illinois College of Medicine and a master's degree from Emory University. Dr. Rao's research contributions include publications on topics such as out-of-pocket costs in heart failure treatment, mortality trends in atrial fibrillation and stroke, and outcomes related to pacemaker implantation. His work has appeared in reputable journals such as Circulation, Pacing and Clinical Electrophysiology, and Heart Rhythm.

Education & Training

  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, 2024 - 2026
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2020 - 2024
  • Emory University
    Emory University MSc, 2020 - 2022
  • Emory University School of Medicine
    Emory University School of MedicineResidency, Internal Medicine, 2017 - 2020
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2017
  • Northwestern Univeristy
    Northwestern UniveristyBA, Economics, Cum Laude, 2009 - 2013

Certifications & Licensure

  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2020 - 2026
  • Internal Medicine
    American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    American Board of Internal Medicine Cardiovascular Disease

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Abstracts/Posters

  • [Board 273] Short-Term Unexpected Healthcare Costs After Sentinel Atrial Fibrillation Ablation According to Procedure Type and Success: Results From a Multisite-Hospit...
    Birju Rao, 2019 ACC Scientific Session & Expo, New Orleans, New Orleans, 3/16/2019
  • Using Biometric Analysis to Identify Patient Factors Affecting the Quality of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
    Birju R Rao, Christopher M Kapp, Jennifer M Loeb, John Birchak, Maria Nehmer, Travis T Yamanaka, Amer K Ardati, Dustin R Fraidenburg, American Heart Association Scientific Sessions, New Orleans, LA, 11/14/2016

Professional Memberships

  • American Heart Association
    Member
  • American College of Physicians
    Member
  • Heart Rhythm Society
    Member