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Vamshi Rao, MD, Pediatrics, Chicago, IL

VamshiRaoMD

Pediatrics • Chicago, IL

Child Neurology

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  • Office

    225 E Chicago Ave
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Phone+1 312-227-4000

Summary

  • I am a board certified Neurologist with special qualifications in Child neurology and Neuromuscular medicine. I jointly run the muscular dystrophy association clinic at Lurie Childrens Hospital in Chicago.

    • Vamshi K Rao, MBBS: Faculty Profile: Feinberg School of Medicine: Northwestern U

    Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

    Vamshi K. Rao, MD

    Research at Lurie Children's is conducted through Stanley Manne Children's Research Institute. We focus on improving child health, transforming pediatric medici

Education & Training

  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Neuromuscular Medicine (Neurology), 2013 - 2014
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Child Neurology, 2010 - 2013
  • Cook County Health and Hospitals System
    Cook County Health and Hospitals SystemResidency, Pediatrics, 2006 - 2009
  • B.J. Medical College - University of Pune
    B.J. Medical College - University of PuneClass of 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • NE State Medical License
    NE State Medical License 2014 - 2016
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neurology with Special Qualification in Child Neurology
  • American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Neuromuscular Medicine

Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Viltolarsen in Boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Amenable to Exon 53 Skipping  
    Paula R Clemens, Vamshi K Rao, Craig M Zaidman, JAMA Neurology

Authored Content

  • Safety, Tolerability, and Efficacy of Viltolarsen in Boys with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Amenable to Exon 53 SkippingMay 2020

Press Mentions

  • Gene Therapy SGT-001 Improves Lung Function in DMD Boys in Trial
    Gene Therapy SGT-001 Improves Lung Function in DMD Boys in TrialSeptember 30th, 2021
  • VILTEPSO® (Viltolarsen) Injection Interim Long-Term Clinical Trial Data Scheduled for Presentation at the Child Neurology Society Annual Meeting
    VILTEPSO® (Viltolarsen) Injection Interim Long-Term Clinical Trial Data Scheduled for Presentation at the Child Neurology Society Annual MeetingSeptember 22nd, 2021
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