SantoshK.RaoMD

Oncology • Gilbert, AZ

Hematologic Oncology, Complementary and Integrative

Medical Oncologist

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Office
2946 E Banner Gateway Dr Suite 450
Gilbert, AZ 85234
Phone+1 480-264-3676

Education & Training

Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterFellowship, Hematology and Medical Oncology, 2010 - 2013
University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine, 2000 - 2003
University of Michigan Medical SchoolClass of 2000
University of MichiganB.S., Biophysics, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2002 - Present
OH State Medical License 2010 - 2026
AZ State Medical License 2013 - 2024
American Board of Internal Medicine Medical Oncology
American Board of Integrative and Holistic MedicineIntegrative Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Bravewell Fellow in Integrative Medicine 2004
Angel Scholar University of Michigan, 1992
Phi Beta Kappa/Phi Kappa Phi

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

126 citations
A Proof-of-Concept Randomized Controlled Study of Gabapentin: Effects on Cannabis Use, Withdrawal and Executive Function Deficits in Cannabis-Dependent Adults
Barbara J. Mason, Rebecca D. Crean, Vivian Goodell, John M. Light, Susan Quello
Neuropsychopharmacology. 2012-02-29
17 citations
Artificial intelligence applications in prostate cancer.
Atallah Baydoun, Angela Y Jia, Nicholas G Zaorsky, Rojano Kashani, Santosh Rao
Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases. 2024-03-01
1 citations
Establishing an Integrative Oncology Service: Essential Aspects of Program Development.
Judith Lacey, Alissa Huston, Gabriel Lopez, Julia Ruiz Vozmediano, Chun Sing Lam
Current Oncology Reports. 2024-03-01

Journal Articles

A proof-of-concept randomized controlled study of gabapentin: effects on cannabis use, withdrawal and executive function deficits in cannabis-dependent adults.
Mason BJ, Crean R, Goodell V, Light JM, Quello S, Shadan F, Buffkins K, Kyle M, Adusumalli M, Begovic A, Rao S, Neuropsychopharmacology, 6/1/2012

Abstracts/Posters

Sleep Duration and Breast Cancer Phenotype
Rao S, Society of Integrative Oncology conference, Vancouver, BC, 10/1/2013

Lectures

"Pursuing a Career in Integrative Oncology"
Vancouver, BC - 10/1/2013
"An introduction to Integrative Oncology"
Cleveland, OH - 10/1/2012
Integrative Oncology
8/1/2012
Review of history and physicals
6/1/2012
"The role of physical activity and weight maintenance in breast cancer"
Cleveland, OH - 5/1/2012
"Health Care Reform"
Scripps Green Hospital, San Diego, CA - 9/1/2009
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Press Mentions

Health News | Study Reveals Music Therapy Is Effective in Anxiety Reduction in Cancer PatientsDecember 25th, 2022
Music Therapy Relieves Anxiety, Pain Among Cancer and Sickle Cell PatientsDecember 20th, 2022
Music Therapies Bring down Discomfort, Anxiety in Cancer Patients: StudyDecember 20th, 2022
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